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Tips For Securing Grandparent's Visitation Rights If Your Child Dies

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Losing a child is difficult, but it can be made even more difficult if you also lose access to your grandchildren. Unfortunately, problems between you and your child’s spouse can escalate after a death. If it reaches the point where your son- or daughter-in-law isn’t allowing you to see the grandchildren, you need to understand that you still have options. The following tips can help you regain your visitation rights. Read More»

3 Ways To Help Your Children Cope With Divorce

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When you get married, you expect to spend the rest of your life together. The last thing anyone envisions is having to go through a divorce. However, it happens more often than you might realize. Divorces happen at every turn. While there are cases where it is in your best interest, that doesn’t make it any less stressful. When you have children involved, it becomes that much more difficult to get through it all. Read More»

How To File For Disability Benefits

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Filing for social security disability benefits can be a complicated and stressful journey, particularly, since you are already under pressure from a health condition. For many, hiring a social security attorney is a wise choice. If you are considering applying for these benefits, you need to understand the entire process.  Who is Eligible According to the Social Security Administration, you must have a severe medical condition that keeps you from working at any of your previous jobs, keeps your from doing any other job, keeping in mind your particular skills and education, and meets the official Social Security impairment listing, which includes cardiovascular conditions, neurological impairments, and mental disorders, among many others. Read More»

4 Stages Of Discovery During A Truck Accident Case

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Being involved in a truck accident of any kind can be scary. The potential for being injured is great, and so is the likelihood of suffering a substantial financial loss. If you’re involved in a legal action due to a trucking accident, you should be prepared for the discovery stage of the lawsuit. Knowing what will occur during each of these stages is ideal for any individual in this situation. Read More»

The 3 Steps Involved In Applying For A Patent For Your New Invention

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If the process of obtaining a patent for your new invention is overwhelming for you, then you are certainly not alone. While it is necessary to utilize an intellectual property attorney to obtain your patent, it is also vital that you have a basic understanding about how the process works from start to finish. Here are the three steps necessary for you to apply for a patent for your new invention: Read More»

When An Adult Child Needs Help: Monitoring Through Legal Guardianship

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When your child is under 18, you are responsible for meeting these needs. When they are not yet an adult, you are able to manage their finances, attend all medical appointments, and make decisions for your child. However, if you are the parent of an adult who is struggling to take care of their own basic needs, it may be necessary to file for a legal guardianship.  Reasons Some Parents Need Guardianship of Their Adult Children Read More»

Types Of Medical Malpractice: What Constitutes Negligence?

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When you go to the doctor, you expect them to do everything in their power to help you recover from what ails you. Unfortunately, doctors can sometimes fail to provide the best standard of care. If you feel like you were owed better care than you received, then you might consider filing a negligence case.  What Is Medical Negligence? The law uses a standard to establish what qualifies as negligence, which can basically be described as when a doctor provides care that falls below what a competent doctor would do in the same situation. Read More»

Divorcing While Pregnant: What You Should Know

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A divorce can be complicated by a number of issues, including pregnancy. A pregnancy can impact various factors, including whether or not you can even have the divorce finalized. If you are pregnant and in the process of divorcing, here is what you need to know.  Can Your Divorce Be Finalized? Whether or not the family court will finalize your divorce depends on your local and state laws. For instance, in Texas, there are some courts that will not finalize your divorce when you are pregnant. Read More»

What Should You Know about Changes to Texas's Wrongful Death Laws?

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Although being in a situation in which you are eligible to file a wrongful death lawsuit is something you never want to experience, in some cases this type of lawsuit is necessary to help secure your family’s future. If your relative has died due to the negligence, recklessness, or willful criminal conduct of an individual or corporation, you may be able to recover a significant sum when taking into account your relative’s future earning potential and any other emotional damages your family has suffered due to the manner of death. Read More»

Personal Injury Law: 3 Common Questions

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Nobody wants to imagine being hurt in an accident. Yet knowing more about your legal rights and responsibilities can prove highly beneficial in the event that you or someone you know does suffer an accidental injury down the line. If you would like to protect yourself by learning more about the ins and outs of personal injury law, read on. This article will answer three common questions about pursuing a legal case. Read More»