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How To Get Past Sticking Points During Divorce Mediation
Divorce mediation is not always smooth. Sooner or later, you will get to the point where both of you refuse to budge on a contentious issue. Here are some tips you can use to get over those sticking points:
Prioritize
If you both understand the issues at stake, but you can't just agree on what to do, then you can try prioritizing your options. This approach works best for the division of assets and liabilities.
Are You Prepared For Your Consultation With A Personal Injury Attorney?
Have you scheduled an initial consultation with a personal injury lawyer regarding your accident claim? If so, you should know that this initial meeting will often be the most important meeting you and your lawyer have throughout your entire case. During your initial consultation, you will have the opportunity to determine if you have found the right lawyer for the job, and will provide the lawyer with the opportunity to determine if they wish to take on your case.
When Should You Mediate A Legal Dispute?
Being involved in a civil lawsuit is rarely anyone's idea of a good time -- regardless of whether you are the plaintiff or the defendant. However, even after a case has been filed, there are several lower-conflict resolution alternatives available, including mediation and arbitration. How can you determine whether one of these methods is suited to your specific case? Read on to learn more about mediation and arbitration, as well as when you should request one of these methods for your own case.
Why An RFE Is Not An Immigration Deal Breaker
When the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) reviews a visa petition or application, it may require additional information in order to make a decision. When this happens, USCIS may issue what is called a Request For Evidence (RFE):
What Is An RFE?
If you receive an RFE, you should not panic. An RFE is not to be confused with a Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID), which is a formal statement from USCIS informing an applicant that he or she may be ineligible for immigrant benefits.
Are There Cons To Filing Divorce Pro Se?
The term "pro se" is Latin for "on one's own behalf" or "for oneself," and pro se divorce proceedings have become especially common among couples who have no major disputes and want to complete their filings for a minimal amount of money. While these types of divorces can be beneficial for spouses that are committed to a mutually satisfying settlement, proceeding pro se can have enormous consequences for several other individuals.
3 Defenses To Present If Someone Sues You For Personal Injury
Accidents happen every single day, but they do not all end up in lawsuits. If someone decides to sue you for an accident you were involved with, you may easily be able to get out of it if you have the right evidence. Here are three things you will need to prove in order to avoid paying out compensation to the plaintiff that is suing you.
You Did Not Owe Duty of Care
What You Should Know About Drug Manufacturing Charges
There are numerous ways you can be arrested and charged for manufacturing drugs. These kind of charges bring devastating consequences, so before you think of engaging in such an activity to cope with economic pressures or to produce a substance for a health/recreational reasons, you should know the facts. If you have been charged with this type of crime, you will need to know what to do:
The Laws
Unfortunately, there are many ways you can receive manufacturing/distribution charges, including:
4 Reasons A Tenant Needs A Lawyer
If you are renting a property, you will have a number of responsibilities that must be kept. However, you also have legal rights as a tenant, and these should be enforced as needed. It's possible for a number of conflicts to arise between the landlord and tenant. Knowing the reasons you may need a real estate attorney when renting property can prepare you when faced with this situation.
Reason #1: Breach of contract
4 Things You Should Know About The Federal Employer's Liability Act?
The Federal Employer's Liability Act, or FELA, provides protection to railroad workers who are injured on the job. If you were injured, it is important that you understand your rights and what you need to do to file a claim. Here are four key aspects of FELA you need to know now.
How Does It Work?
In regular workers' compensation cases, the injured worker is not responsible for showing that the employer was negligent.
Different Forms Of Affirmative Defenses To Criminal Charges
Affirmative defenses are facts, other than those raised by your accuser, which negate your criminal charges even if the court determines that you committed the alleged acts. In many cases, the law allows you to mount such defenses even if you have admitted your guilt. Their main aim is not to excuse crime, but to ensure that suspects are prosecuted within the boundaries of the law. Here are examples of affirmative defenses that you can use if you have been accused of a crime.