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Don’t Do These Things If You Are A Victim Of Hit And Run Accident

Being the victim of a hit and run accident can is frustrating, but you need to keep your cool so that you don't complicate your case. Here are three things you should never do in such a situation: Chasing the Other Driver Chains the other driver, either in anger or to identify them, is dangerous on more than one level. First, it will interfere with your ability to collect and preserve evidence. Read More 

Going Through A Divorce? Why You Definitely Need To Hire An Attorney

Divorcing from someone that you previously envisioned sharing a lifetime with can be a very difficult thing.  Along with the emotional aspect of the situation, you also have to contend with splitting up all of the things that you've worked to obtain together.  If you and your former mate are on relatively amicable terms, you may think that a lawyer is unnecessary.  You view it as an additional expense that you'll have to come up with. Read More 

Unusual Questions & Situations in Bankruptcy

If you are about to file for bankruptcy, you may have a lot of questions for your bankruptcy attorney. You can ask all the questions you want, since the attorney will know the answers. However, there are certain unusual questions and situations in bankruptcy that may present a problem for you, and you should carefully reflect on these before asking about them. Can You Keep One Credit Card and Continue Making Charges? Read More 

The Bail System: Unequal Justice Under The Law

Many lawmakers are beginning to attempt to take action in reforming the inequalities of the traditional practice of granting bail to defendants awaiting trial for criminal charges. This system was designed to allow criminal defendants to remain free until their trial so they can fulfill their obligations to employers and family, but it promotes a separate justice system for the rich and poor who are charged with the same crimes. Read More 

Tips For Successfully Navigating The Probate Court On Your Own

If you are the executor of a small estate of a relative and have decided to navigate the probate court on your own without an attorney, then you will be pleased to learn that there are some things you can do to make the process a lot easier. Though you may need to retain a lawyer to help advise you about the proper actions to take to settle the estate, you can use these tips to help with the court process itself: Read More