No matter how amicable your split is with your spouse, a family law attorney can help you get what you deserve from your marital assets. For example, splitting up the debt and assets that have accrued during the course of your marriage can get tricky. You might not know what property is yours to keep, or what you can expect from your divorce. While you might be willing to sign a divorce agreement to get it finished, a divorce attorney should always look over your potential agreement to make sure it is fair to you.
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Being questioned by the police, even under seemingly benign circumstances, can put you in a situation where you might be charged with a crime. You have the right to insist upon having a lawyer present, even if the cops are just questioning you as a witness. Follow these three tips to stay safe under police questioning.
You're Not There to Do Their job
Whether you're just a witness, the subject of an investigation, or someone in between those two categories, it's not your job to do the cops' jobs.
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Not every personal injury case takes the same length of time to reach a conclusion. Some cases may settle within a few months, while others may seem to drag on for years. If you have or are going to file a personal injury case, you may find yourself wondering how long it will take for the case to reach a conclusion. Here are a few of the factors that can affect the length of time it may take your case to settle.
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When it comes to divorce, your children are going to be the most important topic to debate. To have the best chance at getting the best custody arrangements, consider the following tips.
Be Willing to Work with Your Spouse
Although this is a difficult time, you still need to try to work with your spouse to come up with a fair custody arrangement. You are both an important part of your children's lives, and your willingness to work together will show the judge you are serious about the health and welfare of your children.
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Reporting taxes is a process that feels like it's littered with rules and pitfalls. Every tax lawyer has stories about unusual deductions that people tried to claim, and there are always some surprising ones that actually held up in court. Let's take a look at three real situations that required the help of a tax attorney to sort out.
Is It Really a Business Expense?
In 1984, a couple, John and Joana French, wrote off expenses for the maintenance and use of a private plane.
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