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Hire a divorce lawyer to seek the best possible arrangement if you will be paying alimony, and keep the tax advantages of alimony in mind when calculating what the payments will truly cost you.
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Know your rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act if you are contacted by debt collectors, and don't allow them to threaten or abuse you.
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Try to negotiate with your creditors before contemplating bankruptcy. Be sure to research carefully when choosing a company to help you negotiate your debts, and be wary of companies charging high fees.
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If your lender moves to foreclose, taking quick action can help you keep your home.
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Though bankruptcy and foreclosure are different, both have negative consequences for your credit rating and future ability to borrow money or get a mortgage.
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A revocable living trust can provide security for your heirs as well as flexibility for you in managing your estate.
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A DUI arrest is not to be taken lightly, as a conviction could mean jail time, fines, a suspended license, and other penalties.
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To choose your best business or corporate structure, consider the type of business you want to operate, your need to be shielded from personal responsibility, and the tax consequences of the various business types.
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Keep your Green Card up to date to avoid immigration problems; if your card is expired or within 6 months of expiring, apply promptly for renewal.
Michael Emory Clark
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Federal conspiracy laws can be used to convict many people of planning to commit a crime, with serious consequences for those convicted.
Michael Emory Clark
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Under federal mail and fraud laws, anyone who uses a letter, text message, email, or phone call to discuss a plan that involves fraud can be accused of fraud.
Aaron A Pelley
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If you qualify for vacation of a felony conviction, you will not have to list the crime on job, housing, and other important applications.
Brian Gerard Reddy
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If you are a railroad employee who was injured while being transported to/from your job, you have the right to request compensation for the injury.
Brian Gerard Reddy
Written by Brian Gerard Reddy
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If you are a railroad employee who was injured on the job, you have the right to request compensation for medical bills, loss of wages, and other suffering caused by the injury.
Brian Gerard Reddy
Written by Brian Gerard Reddy
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If you were attacked by a pet dog in New York, you may be entitled to payment from the dog’s owners or insurance company.
Brian Gerard Reddy
Written by Brian Gerard Reddy
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If you were attacked by a pet dog in Ohio, you may be entitled to payment from the dog’s owners or insurance company.
Kathleen Garvin
Written by Kathleen Garvin
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If you are a Washington State construction worker who was injured on the job, you may be entitled to compensation above and beyond standard workers’ compensation benefits.
Clifford L. Tuttle Jr.
Written by Clifford L. Tuttle Jr.
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To stop foreclosure, it’s important to have an understanding of how the legal process works and what options you have to try and stop the foreclosure.
Adam L.K. Philipp
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Provisional patent applications are a cost-effective and efficient way to protect your invention.
Brian Gerard Reddy
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If you have been injured in a New York truck accident, you may be able to get payment from the truck owners/operators to cover injury-related expenses.

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