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About Bankruptcy Laws

By Angela Atkinson

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As the economy struggles through a recession, bankruptcy is becoming more common. In fact, over one million Americans filed bankruptcy in 2007. According to Elizabeth Warren, author of "The Fragile Middle Class: Americans in Debt," two out of ... more »

About Child Support

By Hannah Rice Myers

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4.5 million. That was the number of deadbeat parents in 1998--parents who owe support for the care of their own child, yet have not paid. Sadly, the number has most likely increased since then. While child support is a necessity for many single ... more »

About DUI First Offender Programs

By abbeyroad920

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Driving Under the Influence, or DUI, is a very serious offense. A person found guilty of DUI could receive jail time even if it is that person's first offense. Fortunately, an individual arrested for DUI can avoid criminal prosecution by entering ... more »

About Entertainment Lawyers

By Christine M. Parizo

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An entertainment lawyer engages in the practice of several different types of law. Through the Madrid Protocol, an entertainment attorney can register a trademark in multiple countries with a single application... more »

About Federal Laws on Child Labor

By Angela Atkinson

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Most states in the U.S. have child labor laws, but since 1938, there have also been federal laws in place to protect children. State laws in some cases may be more or less protective than federal laws. When a child is protected under both federal ... more »

About Filing a Lien

By Angela Atkinson

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Collecting debt can be frustrating for creditors, especially in the case of non-paying debtors. One option for collecting monies owed you is to file a lien against property owned by the debtor. This option is best used when you've exhausted other ... more »

About Illegal Immigration

By Jonathan F.

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From vibrant neighborhoods to violent street gangs, illegal immigration plays a dynamic but controversial role in the world. This movement of humanity prompts worries about the economy, one's family, or even terrorism. But serious responses to ... more »

About Illegal Whaling

By Marissa Willman

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Whaling is a very controversial topic among people who wish to treat animals humanely and those who wish to hunt whales for their various uses. While the practice began with cultures that used the animal to survive, the abuse of hunting whales ... more »

About Legal Rights for the Physically Handicapped in Missouri

By Angela Atkinson

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The state of Missouri actively enforces the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This includes reserved parking spaces in every public parking lot, accessible doors, telephones and much more. The face of the Missouri business changed ... more »

About Patenting an Idea

By Angela Atkinson

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Have you ever come up with an idea that could potentially make life less difficult or even make an individual task easier? If so, you may wish to patent the idea. Without a patent, any idea is essentially public domain, so if you were to mention ... more »

About Prison Food

By Jessica Saras

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Have you ever wondered what prison food tastes like? Since most people will hopefully never have a chance to try jailhouse cuisine, it's no surprise that there is a lot of curiosity surrounding the issue. It is also no shock that there has been a ... more »

About the Soldiers & Sailors Civil Relief Act

By Richard Thomas

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Military deployments have been at an all-time high in recent years, which has brought renewed attention to an almost 70-year-old law that was once known as the Soldiers and Sailors Relief Act. This act has seen various forms over the last century ... more »

Common Reasons for Divorce

By Barbara Aufiero

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The strength of a marriage is directly related to its resiliency. Divorces come about for a number of reasons. Causes can be attributed to one or both parties. Isolated instances may damage or break the bond of marriage, whereas repeated ... more »

How Does a Building Permit Work?

By Rose Kivi

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How Does a DUI Affect Insurance Rates?

By Judith Williams

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How Does an Apartment Lease Work?

By Shawn Bryan

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How Does an Irrevocable Trust Work?

By Rose Kivi

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How Does Common-Law Marriage Work?

By Andrea Hermitt

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How Does Illegal Immigration Hurt The Economy?

By Jonae Fredericks

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How Does Joint Custody Work?

By Cheryl Bowman

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How to Act Around Police

By kcjo

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Here are some tips on how to act around police... more »

How to Adopt Internationally

By *nen*

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Learn the ABCs of international adoption... more »

How to Alert Consumers of a Defrauder Through a Website

By austingh

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Sometimes you may do some businesses online and find yourself in a bad situation because some people may use means to rip off you and others. Do not let bad people who defraud you and get away unpunished because now you can use a website to ... more »

How to amend an existing property easement

By polihali

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As a former title examiner, I had to provide customer support to various homeowners, developers, and attorneys. One of the more frequently questions asked by our customers was how to alter an existing easement on a piece of property... more »

How to Amend Existing Property Easement

By LCM323444

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Amending an existing property easement can be easy, or it can be darn near impossible, depending on what kind of easement it is, and who holds the easement... more »