Category: Legal
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Types of child custody
Child custody is an important area in family law. If you are about to go through a divorce, it is important to know what options you have available. Here we look at the two main types of child custody: Physical Custody – Child physical custody refers to the amount of time a child lives with…
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Defining Construction Law: The Areas and Types of Law
Summary: The practice of construction law involves a variety of different types of laws. Construction law combines multiple areas of the law that apply construction work. Because building projects have become laced with intricacies and complexities, construction workers must follow a series of rules and regulations. There are numerous things that they need to understand…
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Divorce Law Basics
If a marriage is terminated, it is categorized as divorce. To attain a divorce, a person will have to request the court to pass judgment and declare that the marriage is dissolved. Once a divorce is finalized, either couple is free to remarry, pending time restrictions. Divorce also addresses other issued such as property division,…
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Effect of Divorce on Life Insurance
Once a divorce is complete, it is advisable to review the beneficiaries on life insurance policies. This will depend on other factors such as alimony, child support and financial issues in the divorce settlement agreement or ordered by court. The policy owner is the only person who can change the life insurance policy’s beneficiaries. The…
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Important components of construction claim analysis
Unresolved issues between the primary parties in a project will bring work to a standstill, incurring losses for both sides. It is critical that you follow strict criteria and standards for selection of a consultant. The best outcome is one in which both parties part satisfactorily. Lyle Charles Consulting highlights some of the more important…
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Top signs your spouse may be cheating
Couples, who suspect that their spouse is cheating, may hire a private investigator to collect evidence. Usually this evidence can be used in court cases to gain custody or hold on to assets. Here are a few red flags that should cause concern. New work schedule – If your spouse has been working at the…
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What Makes a Good Medical Malpractice Case?
Blog submitted by Dane Levy Attorney of www.Dentalmal.com, a provider of legal services for those injured by dental malpractice in California Medical malpractice lawyers will look at the following areas before considering to take on a medical malpractice case. Here are some areas they will consider. Credibility – The attorney will consider if the client…
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Prenuptial agreements and how to gain a financial picture before marriage
Every person is different, and they each possess a different financial personality. If you and your partner disagree on financial aspects, this can translate to a difficult marriage. Here are some reasons why prenuptial agreements have become more popular and why it is a wise decision to look into one before you get married. Before…
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What is a Construction Claim? Answers from an Expert
Construction claims are defined as the failure to fulfill obligations of a contract by either party. The injured party (claimant) gives a notice for breach of the contract to the defending party (defendant) specifying the nature of the breach. Section 15.1 of the American Institute of Architects requires all construction contracts to outline the requirements…
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Construction Legalities: How to Allocate Risk to Various Parties
Summary: Drafting a well thought-out contract can result in minimizing damages and losses when a claim arises. The success of a construction project depends largely on how owners, contractors, lenders, or subcontractors address project risks. Now, this is what is called “risk management” in construction terms. Now, one of the major factors of risk management…