Divorce: When Your Spouse's Debt Is Your Debt
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26 April 2019
When a couple parts ways, the way things are divided are a mesh of agreements, laws, and rulings. Knowing about how your state handles debt before you file for divorce is to your advantage so read on for some info about how your state might handle this issue.
What is Marital Debt?
You will hear the above term from your attorney and it's helpful to understand what it means. The debts you already had at the time of your marriage – your auto loan, credit cards, student loans, etc – remain entirely your responsibility after you marry.
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Think Twice Before You Help A Prostitute In These Ways
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26 April 2019
You might clearly understand that prostitution is wrong, but learn that someone you know — perhaps who is down on her luck — is working in this capacity to earn money. While your first instinct might be to try to help her get out of this business, she may be determined to stay in it. Being a good friend, you may then want to help her in a number of ways, especially if she asks you for assistance and seems desperate to get it.
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Your Second DUI? Why You Need A Lawyer
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20 March 2019
Getting a first DUI is bad enough, but when it's your second brush with the law for the same offense, things can get even more dangerous for you. This is especially the case if you get a DUI again very soon after your first offense, or if you were caught driving without a license in addition to driving under the influence. You need a good lawyer to stand by your side throughout your case and trial.
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2 Ways to Get Visitation with Your Grandchildren
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12 February 2019
When a family is broken up, whether due to divorce or one of the parents dying, it can not only cause problems for the immediate family, but it can also have long-lasting repercussions for the extended family. For example, in the case of divorce, one set of grandparents may not be able to get to visit with the children anymore. If that happens, grandparents do have options. One of them is to talk to a lawyer to see if they have any rights in the state.
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