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Will Signing a Prenup Make Me More Likely to Divorce?

July 4, 2017

If your significant other asks you to sign a prenuptial agreement, it can be easy to feel that this means he or she does not have faith in your marriage. After all, marriage is meant to be “till death do us part.” But the reality is that couples get divorced every day and every divorce […]

What is a Fraudulent Marriage?

June 28, 2017

In April 2017, federal prosecutors charged 27 Florida residents with participation in a marriage fraud ring. Allegedly, these individuals were charging immigrants large sums of money to travel to the United States to marry citizens and gain a quicker path to citizenship. It is not illegal for an individual from another country to marry American […]

Safely Handling Objects that Conduct Electricity

June 22, 2017

It is critical to be careful when working with electrical objects, outlets, wires, and other components of electrical systems. Electricity can shock and burn a victim or cause a fire, which can cause multiple injuries and deaths. When you are working with electrical systems, always make sure the electricity source is turned off before taking […]

Recognizing Age Discrimination in the Workplace

June 14, 2017

Discrimination in any form is a violation of federal employment laws like Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Many states have state-specific employment laws that go beyond this Act to provide further protections to workers. When an employee faces unfair treatment at work because of a characteristic that he or she cannot […]

What to Do When a Wrongful Termination is Disguised as a Legitimate Firing

June 7, 2017

Typically, employers have the right to fire any employee at any time for almost any reason. The exception to this is firing an employee for an illegal reason, which is known as a wrongful termination. Wrongful terminations are defined as any termination made for a discriminatory reason, such as the employee’s race, sex, or religion, […]

How Can I Avoid Facing Foreclosure on My Home?

June 1, 2017

When a homeowner cannot make his or her mortgage payments, the lender may begin the foreclosure process. This is the process through which the lender takes possession of the property. It can be a long, stressful process for all parties involved, including the lender. Homeowners can avoid foreclosure through a few different strategies. If you […]

How Will My Divorce Affect My Adult Children?

May 26, 2017

Parents of young children often think about how their divorce will affect their children, sometimes to the point of postponing the divorce until the children are in their teens or out of high school. Although this is not always the healthiest choice, it is a choice that some parents make. If you are considering filing […]

Did You Work Overtime? Know Your Rights to Compensation

May 19, 2017

For most employees, the standard workweek is 40 hours within a seven-day period. This is part of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This and laws such as the Civil Rights Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act comprise the legal area known as employment law. When an employee covered by this act works more […]

Which Items are Exempt from Liquidation in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Case?

May 15, 2017

There are two types of bankruptcy available to individuals facing high levels of consumer debt: Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. Chapter 7 bankruptcy is also known as “liquidation bankruptcy” because it involves the liquidation of the filer’s assets in order to turn a profit to repay his or her creditors. Not all of the filer’s […]

Where to Ride Your Bicycle to Avoid Injuries

May 10, 2017

Bicyclists often find themselves facing a dilemma about where to ride. A bicycle is technically a vehicle, but it lacks the engine that classifies cars and trucks as motor vehicles. A bicyclist is not a pedestrian; a pedestrian is, by definition, an individual walking on foot. Choosing to ride a bicycle alongside motor vehicles and […]