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  • How Your Spouse Can Use Social Media Against You During Divorce

    These days everybody seems to live in social media. However, if you are going through a divorce, you ought to take your foot off the gas pedal, so to speak, as far as social media use is concerned. Otherwise, you may give your spouse ammunition to use against you during the divorce proceedings. Here are three types of information your spouse may be able to glean from your social media pages:
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  • Was Your VA Claim Turned Down Unfairly?

    It's not a rumor; Veterans Affairs offices have a few problems when it comes to approving veteran disability claims and providing proper care. Some are systematic issues of backlogs and a lack of personnel, while others are clear issues of misconduct. It can be hard to prove which camp your claim denial falls in, but there are a few things you can do to make success more likely while making sure the system is held accountable.
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  • Going Through Chapter 13 Bankruptcy? 3 Ways A Chapter 13 Lawyer Can Benefit You

    If you are going through a chapter 13 bankruptcy and are planning to file on your own, you should consider hiring a chapter 13 lawyer to help you. You are likely already stressed and this can lead to you making mistakes which may affect the outcome of your bankruptcy. A chapter 13 lawyer can help you before and during your bankruptcy. Below is some information about this so you can get a lawyer on your side.
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  • 4 Different Types Of Workers Comp Settlements To Be Aware Of

    Not all workers compensation settlements are the same. If the defendant in your workers comp case is proposing a settlement, you should know what the different types of settlement are so that you can be sure of making decisions that are in your best interest.  Generally speaking, there are four major types of settlement out there that differ in terms of characteristics like how much of the related medical expenses will be covered and whether or not the employee can seek additional compensation in the future for the work related injury in question.
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  • Getting Through Your Prenuptial Agreement Without Calling Off The Wedding: 8 Ideas To Help

    As busy as you are planning your wedding, it's crucial that you stop and take the time to put together a prenuptial agreement, for both you and your future spouse's benefit. That's often much easier said than done, though, given the nature of the document and the complexity of family law. Here are eight helpful ideas to help you through the process, and on to the marital bliss that awaits.
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  • Don't Forget To Ask For These Damages In Your Wrongful Death Case

    When your loved one dies because of someone else's negligence, there are a number of well-known damages you can sue for, such as medical bills, funeral costs, and loss of income. However, there are also some lesser known losses you can be awarded as long as you remember to ask for them. Here are two that may apply to your case. Loss of Caretaker Benefits You may think the amount of compensation you can collect may be limited if the person who passed away didn't work outside the home.
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  • 6 Ways To Guarantee You Don't Win Sole Custody

    Unfortunately, couples feel they can no longer remain married and seek a divorce. If you have children, there may be a battle deciding who gets sole custody. Traditionally, judges award custody to mothers but this norm is changing and more fathers are being awarded sole custody. Whatever the reason for your decision to seek sole custody, judges have certain reasons for deciding to whom they will award it. Here are 6 things that pretty much guarantee you will not win sole custody, and what you can do to avoid them.
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  • What You Need to Know if a Nurse Case Manager Has Been Hired for Your Worker's Compensation Case

    If you have filed a worker's compensation claim and have been assigned a nurse case manager, there are a few important things to understand. Nurse case managers are supposed to act as third parties or liaisons between you, the insurance company, and your medical team. However, nurse case managers who are paid by the insurance company may not act as an independent person. Here's what you need to do if you have been assigned a nurse case manager.
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  • Two Auto Accident Injuries That May Take Awhile To Show Up

    Not all car accidents result in immediately identifiable injuries. Sometimes issues can take awhile to show up, depending on which body part is affected, the severity of the accident, and other factors. Here are two injuries that may not appear right away and how to handle this issue when filing an accident claim. Concussions and Traumatic Brain Injuries It's commonly believed the brain is attached to the skull, but this is not true.
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  • Denied Disability For Treatment Non-Compliance? 6 Reasons You Are Justified To Do So

    If you recently filed for disability benefits, your doctor advised you to stick to your medical treatment plan. If however, you do not continue to follow your doctor's prescribed treatment path, Social Security can deny your claim. It is assumed you are able to work after all since you did not: Take your medication Undergo any recommended surgery Follow other treatment advice, such as attend physical therapy Fortunately, you may still be able to collect disability if it is determined that you stopped your treatment in any way due to certain justifications.
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