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Recognizing Sexual Abuse in Your Marriage

March 22, 2017

Marital rape is illegal throughout the United States. If you are forced, coerced, or manipulated into engaging in sexual contact, you did not consent to that contact.

Moving Past Your Divorce by Getting to Know Yourself Better

March 5, 2017

If you want to move past your divorce mentally and emotionally, consider trying new hobbies, updating your “look,” volunteering, connecting with old friends and making new ones, and more.

Can They Ask Me That? Five Examples of Illegal Interview Questions You Do Not Have to Answer

February 28, 2017

Despite laws like Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 designed to eliminate discrimination in the workplace, discrimination does still happen. As an employee, be vigilant to instances of discrimination so you can be a better advocate for yourself and others. Below are five interview questions […]

How Can I Rebuild My Credit After I Complete the Bankruptcy Process?

February 21, 2017

If you filed for bankruptcy in the past year, you are probably anticipating a severe hit to your credit. The truth is, you are going to suffer that hit. But you do not have to suffer from a poor credit rating for the rest of your life. Being successful requires dynamism, and for individuals moving […]

The Effects of Lead Poisoning

February 10, 2017

Although lead is known to have harmful effects on human beings and other animals, it is still present in many of the spaces we inhabit. If you live or work in a building constructed before 1978, it is likely that there is lead-based paint in your home or workplace. Pipes, consumer products, water supplies, and […]

Know the Risks of Silica Exposure in Your Workplace

February 6, 2017

Depending on your work environment, you could be exposed to one or more toxic substances. Asbestos, a fibrous mineral linked to mesothelioma in exposed individuals, is probably the most well-recognized workplace toxic substance hazard. Other toxic substances you can potentially face in your workplace include radiation, mercury, lead, and silica. Crystalline silica is a type […]

What Can I Do Before I File for Divorce to Make the Process Easier

February 1, 2017

If you are considering filing for divorce, the following steps can help make the process more straightforward.

Four Ways to Stay Healthy While Recovering from an Injury

January 27, 2017

When you are recovering from an injury sustained in an accident, your primary focus should be complete physical rehabilitation. You might be feeling stressed about the debt you are facing from your medical bills and injury-related expenses, but do not let this stress keep you from doing all that you can to help yourself recover. […]

Recognizing Financial Abuse

January 23, 2017

Financial abuse is the use of finances, debt, and earning capacity to keep another individual under one’s control.

How is a Workers’ Compensation Claim Different from a Personal Injury Claim?

January 2, 2017

When you are injured on the job, you can file a Workers’ Compensation claim to seek compensation for the expenses related to your injury. If you are injured in an accident caused by another party’s negligence, you can seek compensation for your expenses related to the injury, known as your damages, through a personal injury […]