If you watch television for any length of time during the day, it's likely you've come across one of those reality court shows where so-called judges decide the outcome of legal cases. These shows actually look through pending court cases to find people to appear before the TV judge. If you're approached by a producer of one of these shows, should you agree to have your case handled this way?
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If you've ever been on an interstate road trip, you've probably noticed the highway absolutely littered with large cargo trucks. Truly, tractor-trailers are a mainstay on our nation's roads. It makes sense, then, that approximately 104,000 people were injured in accidents involving trucks in 2012 alone.
That's why every motorist should know what to do if they've been involved in an accident with a large truck. There are some important considerations that you might miss if you're approaching the accident in the same way as a typical motor vehicle crash.
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Chapter 7 bankruptcy offers a way to get rid of debts almost instantly. Chapter 13 bankruptcy, on the other hand, can take years and require repaying some or all of the debt a person owes, so why do people choose Chapter 13? There are times when Chapter 7 is the best solution, but there are other times when Chapter 13 works better. Here are three occasions when Chapter 13 is the best option for a person to choose.
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Buying your first home can be an extremely stressful event. With all of the paperwork and logistics to sort out, it's understandable that many people make very basic mistakes that can hinder their ability to seal the deal and ruin their chances of securing their dream home. As such, here are three common mistakes you must avoid when buying your first property:
Forgetting to Have the Property Inspected
When shopping around for your first home, it can oftentimes be easy to become so bowled over by the pictures and your excitement that you forget to have the property inspected.
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Divorce is a devastating process that is not only hard on the couple going through it, but it can be heart-wrenching for their children. Statistics show that 45% - 50% of first marriages in the United States ends in divorce. With these high statistics, there's a good chance that your kids have several friends and/or classmates who have divorcing or divorced parents. But this won't soften the blow when you give them the news.
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