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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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Divorcing Someone With A Personality Disorder? Behaviors You And Your Divorce Lawyer Can Expect And How To Handle Them
When you finally decide that you cannot remain married to someone who has an uncontrolled personality disorder, you need to find a divorce lawyer who understands your situation. Both you and your divorce lawyer can expect some of the following behaviors from your ex when your ex has been diagnosed with a personality disorder and is not taking care of him- or herself. The right lawyer can help you weather this storm with some legal actions that can be very effective when dealing with these disorders during a divorce.

Can Vocational Rehabilitation Place Your Workers' Comp At Risk?
One often overlooked benefit of workers' compensation is vocational rehabilitation. If you are unable to return to your previous position, your employer's insurance company is charged with providing you with a counselor and rehabilitation so that you can get the training needed to become employed again. Unfortunately, issues with vocational rehabilitation could lead to a loss of benefits altogether. To avoid this, here is what you need to know.  What Does Vocational Rehabilitation Cover?

Factors That Affect Bicycle Personal Injury Claims In Montana
If you were riding a bike in the state of Montana, and were involved in an accident with a motorist, you may be able to pursue a personal injury claim against the motorist involved. Here are a few things you need to know before going forward with a personal injury lawsuit that was the result of a bicycling accident. You May Pursue Compensation Through The Motorist's Insurance If you were hit by a motorist while riding your bicycle, you may pursue compensation through the motorist's insurance company.

Don't Let Restricted Access Limit Your Involvement In Your Child's Life
Family courts sometimes feel the need to restrict a divorced parent's access to their children. This may happen, for example, if you have issues, such as drug addiction or anger management, which endanger the child's wellbeing. However, this doesn't mean you should shirk your parental responsibilities. Here are four ways you can still be in your child's life: Maximize the Use of the Limited Time As long as the court hasn't terminated your parental rights, you will have some (limited) access to the children.

What You Must Tell Your Tenant
As a landlord, you are required to disclose information that will let the tenant know whether there is anything particularly dangerous about your property and which will also help your tenant determine whether he or she would like to move into your apartment. Make sure that the legal forms and the lease agreement that you provide the tenant is looked over by a real estate attorney. Do not simply use a template you discovered somewhere because templates are not tailored to the laws of your particular state.

FAQs About Adoption Scams
An adoption is a wonderful way to place children with families who will love them. Unfortunately, some people attempt to take advantage of prospective families and use them to obtain gifts and money. If you are considering adoption, here is what you need to know to avoid being scammed. What Is an Adoption Scam? An adoption scam occurs when an individual places a child for adoption and uses the process to garner gifts and money from the prospective parents.

The Short Sale: The Importance Of Having A Real Estate Attorney On Your Side
If you are purchasing a home that is available under a short sale, the process for buying your home can get complicated fast. A house that has been approved for a short sale means that the owners owe more for the home than what the home is currently valued at. Although the owners may have accepted your offer, the lender for the sellers has to approve the purchase price as part of the short sale process.

Three Subjects To Discuss When You're Looking For A Divorce Attorney
When you reach the point at which your marriage has ended and you're anxious to move onto the next chapter in your life, moving through the divorce process as quickly as possible is ideal. Even though you don't want to prolong this period, it's important to give careful consideration to the local divorce attorney you hire to represent you. It's generally a good idea to meet with a few divorce attorneys from firms like Madison Law Firm PLLC to ask about their experience and share some details about your situation.

What Types Of Compensation Can You Ask For In A Personal Injury Case?
If you become ill or are injured at the fault of another, you may want to consider filing a personal injury case. If the injury or illness was caused due to negligence, you do have the right to be compensated for the damages you suffered. These are some of the different types of compensation that you can request in a personal injury case. Medical Bills  If you have medical bills due to the illness or injury that was caused by another, you should be compensated for these.

How Drug Testing Affects Your Custody Case
Even if you engage in illicit drug usage casually, this can still make it much more difficult to maintain custody of your child. If you are struggling with an addiction, winning or maintaining custody will be almost impossible and you should instead devote your time toward recovering. During a custody dispute, the courts will try to determine which situation is in the best interests of the child. While a history of drug abuse will always affect your custody battle, there are ways to have your history of drug abuse affect the situation less.