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There are many specialties of law, but this blog is specifically about family law and all it encompasses. My husband and I visited an attorney who practices family law when we were going to adopt a child. The attorney was very informative and helped us through this wonderful event in our lives. Out of curiosity, I started doing research about family law and I found out that this field of law is very wide. I learned that family law also includes marriage, divorce and child welfare. Since I found this information very interesting, I wanted to share it with others who are also curious about family law. I hope that my blog opens your mind to the many ways that an attorney who practices family law can help others.

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3 Steps To Follow After Being The Victim Of A DUI Crash
It's estimated that two out of three Americans will be involved in a drunk driving crash at some point in their lives. If you've recently been the victim of a drunk driving accident, you may be wondering what your options are now. More than likely, you've been left with medical bills, damaged property, and perhaps even lost wages as a result of another person's poor decision-making. Fortunately, there are a few important steps you can take to bring your case in front of a judge and make sure that the guilty party receives the justice he or she deserves.

How Will A Domestic Violence Claim Impact Your Custody Case?
If you've been the victim of domestic violence at the hands of your child's other parent, you may assume that this action will eliminate any chance that this parent will receive joint or shared custody of your child. However, these matters can be a bit more complex than they may seem. Often, without a misdemeanor or felony domestic abuse conviction, the other parent will have the same parenting rights you do.

How To Avoid Or Deal With A Work Related Back Injury
Whether it's lifting a heavy box of printer paper to load the copy machine or lifting a large box of merchandise in a warehouse, heavy lifting is a task that finds its way into most jobs. Due to this, back related injuries from heavy lifting are a common occurrence. Learning how to lift properly can help you avoid an injury to your back. Proper Technique The foundation of heavy lifting involves having a wide stance.

5 Helpful Tips For Avoiding A Speeding Ticket
Although a speeding ticket probably will not give you any jail time, it can have some consequences. If you get caught speeding, you can face hefty fines, higher auto insurance rates and even license suspension. When you are driving on the road, you should be careful not to speed. Here are five helpful tips for avoiding a speeding ticket. Do Not Admit That You Were Speeding If you get pulled over by a police officer, you should never admit that you were speeding.

3 Ways To End Your Marriage
Deciding on the least stressful way to divorce can be difficult. Each marital situation is different, and the state of the relationship as the marriage is ending will determine the divorce that is necessary. Scheduling an appointment with your attorney can help you choose the right type of divorce. Knowing the legal ways to do this beforehand can prepare you when faced with this difficult situation. Uncontested Divorce When both of the spouses want to divorce, the simplest way to do so is with an uncontested divorce.

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: What About Your Homeowner's Association Fees?
One debt you might not consider when you file for a Chapter 13 bankruptcy is your homeowner's association fees. The court does consider those fees though. Before you file for bankruptcy, it is important you understand how your HOA fees are viewed and what you can do about them.  Fees Before Filing How your HOA fees are viewed by the court depends largely on whether or not you are planning to keep your home.

Should You Put Your Special Needs Child's Name On His Trust Fund?
If you are the parent of a child with a disability, regardless of the level of severity, you are likely teaching him or her to be as independent as possible. It's important that you treat your child as you would had he or she not been born disabled, as it will increase his or her chances of being successful throughout life, even when you're not around to provide assistance. One way that you can help your child to be as independent as possible as an adult is by starting a trust fund.

You Don't Lose "Everything" In Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Many people considering filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy have some very real fears about what the state will take in the bankruptcy process. The idea that you can "lose everything" is a common misconception that prevents many people from considering bankruptcy – an option that could help them get their lives back on track. It is time to set this falsehood to rest. You Don't Lose It All in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Filing For Workers' Compensation Benefits With PTSD: What You Need To Know
The symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, can impact your ability to perform your work duties. Proving whether or not you deserve workers' compensation benefits for it, though, can be difficult. Here is what you need to know if you have PTSD and are unable to work. Can PTSD Result from Working? Some situations within the workplace can result in a PTSD. For instance, firefighters who bear witness to a horrible tragedy that resulted from a fire could have work-related PTSD.

How An Injured Worker Can Qualify For Workers Compensation Benefits
Paying for treating a job injury is usually the responsibility of an employer if the worker is not at fault due to negligent operation of equipment.  A lawyer can help you find out if you can get workers compensation benefits to help you maintain your living expenses as you recover from the injury. In this article, you will find out how qualifying for workers compensation is determined and how much the services of a lawyer will cost.