If you are the parent of a minor child and are going through a divorce, your spouse may still desire sole parental custody. The judge will ultimately determine with whom your child will live if you and your spouse are unable to come to an agreement. Nevertheless, there are factors that a judge typically considers when making his or her final determination. Here are a few questions he or she may want answered:
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Throughout your career, you have probably paid a lot of money towards social security, and at some point you can begin collecting payments from it. The big question is when you should begin collecting from it. If you are not sure what to do, you may want to seek advice from a social security lawyer:
What Is The Minimum Age?
As long as you have paid money into social security for at least 40 quarters, you will be able to begin collecting money from social security when you are 62 years old.
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It's not uncommon for U.S. citizens to fall in love with non-U.S. citizens who are visiting the country. In fact, this is such a common occurrence that there are many laws and regulations in place revolving around the non-citizen spouse filing for legal citizenship after marriage.
Below are three things that can affect the process of a non-U.S. citizen becoming a legal resident, even after they're married to a legal citizen:
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Each year in the United States, and estimated 440,000 people die as a result of an error made by someone on their medical care team, making medical error the third leading cause of death in the nation. The vast majority of these deaths can be attributed to a missed, incorrect, or delayed diagnosis, with missed diagnoses being the most prevalent of the three. Since an approximate 70 percent of medical decisions, including diagnoses, are based on laboratory findings, the quality and accuracy of laboratory results are critical in ensuring that patients receive the best diagnostic care possible.
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Although it's a difficult decision, sometimes filing bankruptcy is the best option if you find yourself drowning in debt. This is especially true if the reason for your bankruptcy is because of medical issues or a major loss of income. Your goal is to get through the proceedings with as little stress as possible, so it's likely you may want to keep your home if possible. The following information can help you decide the best options for filing and staying in the home you love.
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