A major benefit and perk of using Chapter 7 bankruptcy is the forgiveness of debts it offers through a discharge. This discharge is good for all qualifying debts, and it can virtually leave a person debt-free if all their debts qualify for it. In return for the discharge, a trustee in a Chapter 7 case has the freedom and responsibility to seize a person's assets from them as a way of raising cash to pay off the creditors that the person owed money to.
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One of the great fears every criminal defense attorney has is that a client will speak with the police without them present. Cops frequently use different tactics, such as being dismissive of why they're talking with someone, to get people to discuss criminal matters without a defense attorney there. Some folks just want to be helpful, but caution is always advised.
Don't the Cops Have to "Mirandize" You?
That's not necessarily the case.
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Suffering an accident that leads to major injuries can be an unpleasant and extremely disruptive experience. Recovering the losses and damages that may have been incurred during these experiences will require a person to be as prepared as possible when they are starting the process of pursuing legal action against those that cause their injuries or damages.
Be Careful To Document As Much As Possible
One of the most common mistakes that accident victims will make is to fail to thoroughly document the accident and the damages that they suffered.
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Semi trucks are responsible for transporting loads of consumer goods across the country. Whenever passenger vehicles and large semi trucks share the roadway, the potential for a serious accident exists.
Since most semi truck drivers are classified as commercial employees, you may have a hard time obtaining information from the trucking company following your accident. Your lawyer can subpoena the black box from the truck involved in your accident to help you prove you are entitled to financial compensation.
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If you predict that your divorce is not one of those that will sail through without a hitch, you probably have some trust issues with your marriage. Divorce needs to be a time of coming clean and full disclosure so that good decisions can be made about child custody and support and marital financial matters. If you have reason to believe that your spouse is ready to be less than forthcoming, read on and find out why a private investigator might be key to having a successful divorce.
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