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How A Family Law Attorney Can Help

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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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.

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 Contingency Fees With Personal Injury Attorneys Work

If you are filing a civil suit against another individual or against a company for injuries, and are seeking a financial settlement, you will need to hire a personal injury lawyer. Many personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis. Before you hire a lawyer working on a contingency fee basis, make sure you understand what you are getting into. The Basics When an attorney agrees to work on a contingent fee basis, they are agreeing not to charge you any money for the time they put into your case.