When a couple decides to dissolve their marriage one of the first concerns is the cost of divorce. The reality is that divorce is expensive! And the costs are not just related to your wallet. The cost of divorce can also be measured in emotions, time, relationships, etc. Managing the cost of divorce depends on a number of factors,
» Read moreIf you have read or seen the news lately, you have probably observed plenty of discussion surrounding the NFL and the incidence of domestic violence among its players. Specifically, the league has received a lot of negative attention regarding how it disciplines athletes following domestic violence arrests and convictions. Greg Hardy, Jonathan Dwyer, and Ray Rice are among the players
» Read moreThe Yellow Ribbon G.I. Bill Education Enhancement Program may assist eligible individuals with payment of their tuition and fees for college. A veteran may transfer this benefit to a spouse or dependent children. The Army Survivor Benefits Plan covers you children until they turn 18. The plan covers them up to age 22 if they are unmarried full time college
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» Read moreVoter Intimidation Voter intimidation involves putting undue pressure on or trying to coerce a person or group to suppress votes or to vote a certain way. There is an ugly history of voter intimidation targeting low-income and minority voters. More recently, deceptive election practices have become more widespread, taking the place of historical state-sanctioned discrimination in voting like literacy tests and
» Read moreDeceptive practices are the dissemination of false or misleading information about elections and the voting process in order to alter the outcome of the election and to prevent eligible voters from casting their ballots. American history is peppered with examples of individuals, political operatives and organizations using these misleading and intimidating tactics to prevent voters from participating in the electoral
» Read moreFamily-based petitions are one of the ways in which foreign-nationals can receive green cards or permanent residency in the United States. The petition designated for Family Petitions is form I-130. Only U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents can sponsor their family members through a qualifying family relationship. This has to be first degree relationships, such as spouses, children, parents and
» Read moreShould government organizations (state or federal) give those directed to enforce the law an incentive to take your property? Please leave your comments.
» Read moreEvery thorough trial consultation should include a discussion about a “worse case scenario.” Oftentimes, the worse case scenario involves a substantial amount prison time. The common rebuttal to this conversation is, “well, we will just appeal the conviction.” Appealing a conviction can take over a year to resolve. During this time, the convicted person does NOT have a right to
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