Common-Law Marriage: Myth or Reality?

Posted on: 23 August 2016
The whole idea seems far-fetched: simply move in with your beloved and live together for a certain period of time, and viola! You're common-law married. In reality, there is more to it than that, but common-law marriage does exist in some states. In states that recognize common-law marriage, cohabitation is just one of many requirements, so read to learn more about this little-known way to form a legal relationship. States that recognize common-law marriage
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2 Reasons To Hire A Real Estate Attorney

Posted on: 3 August 2016
One of the most useful professionals that you can hire when buying a home or piece of property is a real estate attorney, mostly because he or she can help you with a variety of issues that can come up during the buying process. Listed below are two reasons to hire a real estate attorney. Will Be Impartial One of the biggest reasons to hire a real estate attorney is that he or she is more likely to be impartial than a standard real estate agent.
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Obstruction Of Justice? Resisting Arrest? How The Police Are Using These Charges And What You Can Do

Posted on: 20 July 2016
Do the police misuse "catch-all" charges like resisting arrest and obstruction of justice against protesters? A lot of people think so. If there's any possibility that you'll be interacting with police in the near future at a protest, convention, or even a traffic stop, you need to understand how the police use these charges and what can happen next. How are the police using obstruction of justice and resisting arrest charges?
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Three Situations In Which A Lawyer Shouldn't Represent Multiple Victims Of The Same Accident

Posted on: 4 July 2016
If you and your friend are hurt in an accident, and you were in the same vehicle, you may wish to be represented by the same lawyer. However, this is only possible if there would be no conflict of interest with the arrangement. For example, a conflict of interest would arise if: One of You Contributed to the Accident A single lawyer can't represent both of you if at least one of you contributed to the accident.
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