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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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General Facts You Should Know About Power Of Attorney Documents
Executing a power of attorney for financial reasons gives another person or persons the right to act on your behalf if you become ill or go away and are unable to handle your financial and/or business affairs on your own. The powers you give your agent, or attorney-in-fact, can be broad or limited. Power of attorney documents can be confusing, particularly since there are different types; therefore, it may help to obtain some general facts about how they work.

Stop! 3 Things You Could Face If You Didn't Stop For The Car Accident You Were Involved In
When it comes to car accidents, what you don't know can hurt you. This is particularly important if you're not sure what to do immediately after an accident. The most important thing you should remember is that you must always stop when you've been involved in a car accident. In fact, it's a crime to leave the scene of an accident, even if it's just a fender-bender. Here are three legal consequences you could face if you are caught leaving the scene of a car accident.

2 Things To Know About Evidence Used In A Criminal Trial
As your criminal trial date is quickly approaching, your biggest question might be how you can get an innocent verdict from it. Criminal verdicts are decided by judges and juries, and they are required by law to base the decision on the evidence presented in the case. If there is a lot of evidence against you, it may be harder for you to win; however, your attorney will probably fight to get as much evidence as possible deemed inadmissible.

How To Complete Form I-9 For Each New Employee
Most paid employees must complete a Form I-9 when starting a new job in order to confirm their legal eligibility to work in the U.S. The form is required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Small employers must process a Form I-9 for each new worker, even if the business has only one employee. Form I-9 is usually presented to a new employee at the same time as IRS Form W-2, which is the tax form for calculating withholding.

Understanding The Concept Of Nominal Damages In Breach Of Contract
When you sue for breach of contract, you may be awarded different damages, such as compensatory, punitive, restitution, and nominal. Most of these are fairly easy to understand, but the concept of nominal damages isn't easy to understand.      What It Is You are awarded this damage if a signatory breaches a contract, but the breach doesn't cause you any substantial loss or injury. In essence, it is the court's way of recognizing that you have been wronged.

Who's The Daddy: When Paternity Is In Question
Becoming a father can be a joyful experience, but sometimes it's an unexpected surprise. While you may have every intention of doing the right thing and supporting your offspring, you may have questions about just how responsible you are for this upcoming bundle of joy, especially since you and the mother are no longer together. Before you agree to pay child support, there are a few important points to ponder, so don't sign on that dotted line without reading the below information.

Reasonable Causes To Request Abatement Of Penalties On Late Tax Returns
Some individual tax filers are unable to file a tax return in a timely manner because of circumstances beyond their control. If the delayed return results in a balance due, penalties are assessed on the overdue tax. Late filers with a justifiable reason for the delay may be able to reduce the associated penalties by requesting a penalty abatement. For late tax returns showing a balance due, a failure-to-file penalty and a failure-to-pay penalty are assessed.

The Benefits Of A Workers' Comp Lawyer
If you were injured on the job, then you might actually have an opportunity to get some money in the form of workers' compensation.  So what is workers' comp? Workers' compensation is a unique system that exists to get you the money that you deserve if you were injured while performing a function related to your work. Work-related injuries can cause you extreme stress, prevent you from working, and lead to massive medical bills.

3 Myths About Living Abroad And Getting Social Security Disability Benefits
If you are thinking about living abroad and currently receive Social Security disability benefits, you are still entitled to your benefits. Make sure you don't fall for these four myths about living abroad and not getting your Social Security benefits. Myth #1: You Don't Have To Tell The Social Security Office You're Moving Many individuals wrongly assume that as long as they keep a bank account here in the United States where their benefits can be automatically deposited, they don't have to let the Social Security office know that they are moving abroad.

Unconventional Ways To Co-Parent After A Divorce
Divorce is difficult for everyone, but it can be especially difficult for couples with children. There are many different custody arrangements divorced parents can make, but there are some you may not have heard about. Here are a few unconventional custody arrangements for divorced parents. 1. Co-Parenting In most traditional custody arrangements, one parent will receive primary custody (often this is the mother) and the other will have partial custody or visitation rights.