Are you considering buying a home by financing it through the owner? This could be the only option for many people, and in many cases, it works out just fine.
But, If you do not have a lawyer working with you as you sign the papers and agree to the conditions set by the owner, you could find yourself in a world of trouble. Here, you will learn a little about what can go wrong if you buy a home using owner financing and don't have a real estate lawyer working with you.
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Are you facing a seemingly uncomplicated civil lawsuit? If so, you might be tempted to save a little money and work pro se, or represent yourself in court. Unfortunately, life in the courtroom can be a lot different than things appear on your favorite legal docudrama. Here are two reasons not to represent yourself in court, and how an attorney can help:
1: Representing Yourself Can Take A Lot of Time
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Going through a divorce can be very hard on the spouses. Additionally, it can be devastating for the children. This doesn't mean that every divorce has to be excruciating for the kids. In fact, there are many things that parents can do to help the children through the divorce process.
Here are a couple things that parents should do to ensure that the child is taken care of both emotionally and physically during the divorce process:
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Alimony (also referred to as maintenance or spousal support) is usually based on the needs and circumstances of the individuals involved. Although what each state factors in for alimony varies widely, the basic point of alimony is to determine if one of the two spouses has a legitimate and verifiable need for extra income. If you are in the middle of a divorce and are seeking alimony, these are some factors that will play into your case.
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Going to work is one of the most routine tasks that most people will do on a regular basis. However, it is possible for accidents to happen, and these may result in extremely expensive medical bills and other costs. While employers are legally obligated to have worker's compensation insurance for every employee they have, injured workers are unlikely to fully understand these policies. As a result, if you have recently been injured in an on-the-job accident, it is important that you understand the truth behind a couple of relatively common myths.
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