If you have a loved one that dies due to the negligence or fault of someone else, you might be able to sue them. This is called a wrongful death lawsuit as it relates to the actions or non-actions of someone that led to their death, as opposed to an accidental death or natural death. Here are some things to know about filing a wrongful death lawsuit.
What situations qualify for a wrongful death lawsuit?
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During your divorce, you will have to divide up everything you own. While this can be easy in some cases, it can be quite difficult in others. If you and your spouse are currently fighting over the house, there may be a few things you can do that will help you get this large asset in your divorce. Here are several things to know as you fight to keep your home.
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Overseeing the final affairs of a loved one can be an unpleasant experience for anyone to go through. For those that have limited experience with this task, it is important to note that it will likely be necessary for the will to be processed by the probate court. For those that have never been through this process, it can be easy to be intimidated, but learning the answers to a couple of fairly common questions may help to provide you with a more thorough understanding about this part of the process.
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If you and your spouse have agreed to a trial separation, you're likely preoccupied with deciding just how you want the separation to turn out. That's understandable, but don't let the emotional and philosophical considerations get in the way of the practical issues that go along with a trial separation. If you ignore the practical side, your separation could end up being messy and distressing, rather than the actual break you two need to decide if you want to stay together.
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One of the most useful services provided by a divorce attorney is mediation, mostly because mediation can provide a wide range of advantages and benefits over a normal divorce proceeding. Mediation is the process of having you and your ex-spouse negotiate the terms of the divorce in the presence of the attorneys for both sides.
The mediation process is quite thorough and will ensure that every aspect of the divorce is discussed, such as how every piece of property is split, who pays child or spousal support, how much money will be paid for support, and custody arrangements if there are children involved.
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