If you are involved in an accident or other dangerous situation that threatens your ability to provide for yourself and your family, it's essential to utilize every tool available in your fight to protect your future. Unfortunately, many people allow justice to pass them by because they're merely uninformed or perhaps skittish about grabbing what truly belongs to them. Rather than allowing yourself to be placed in one of those categories, it's vital that you're willing to go on the offensive and secure what's best for you.
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If you have recently been involved in an accident, you may be considering hiring a personal injury attorney. However, before you make the decision as to whether or not you will secure legal representation, there are a few things that you should consider:
There is often no upfront cost required when hiring a personal injury lawyer.
Most personal injury attorneys do not require an upfront payment from their clients. Instead, they receive pay contingent upon the outcome of the personal injury case.
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As a caretaker to a parent with Alzheimer's disease, it might be necessary at some point for you to ask the court for legal guardianship of him or her. Legal guardianship is necessary to make legal, financial, and medical decisions for your parent. If you are considering guardianship, here is what you need to know.
Is Guardianship Necessary?
If your parent is in the advanced stages of Alzheimer's disease, it is easy to determine when he or she needs assistance.
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It is every driver's worst fear: being pulled over for driving under the influence. Depending on where you live, the repercussions of a DUI are harsh, and they can impact your life for some time. Regardless of what the outcome is in court, there is some fall-out that can be expected by any driver, in any state.
Six things that will happen when you are cited for a DUI are:
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Bipolar disorder impacts more than the person diagnosed with this mental illness. It can impact their family, including their children. The good news is that it's a manageable disorder, and people—parents—with bipolar disorder can lead normal lives. But what if you're bipolar and facing a child custody battle? Will your illness lessen your chances of winning?
No Parent Is Perfect
First, get this thought firmly engrained in your mind: No parent is perfect!
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