Many people assume that the concept of common-law marriage is a thing of the past, but this way to be married still exists in some locations. Another widely-held misconception about common-law marriage is that you must live together for a certain amount of time to call yourself married. In fact, the requirement to cohabit is just one of many common law marriage requirements. Read on to learn more about this unique form of marriage.…
Read More »Most businesses start from a simple idea. From the idea comes business plans, market and brand testing, and a host of other steps of which typically happen long before the business ever opens its doors. Make certain you add protecting your idea to this list to safeguard your efforts. Exercise Discretion Always practice discretion when talking about your business idea to outsiders. This is true whether you are pitching your idea to an investor or performing market research with a group of potential clients.…
Read More »When you need to be sure that you will get past a trying divorce situation, it is very important that you empower yourself with information, strategies, and assistance. By moving forward with practical steps, you will be able to seek closure, get the best divorce settlement, and take excellent care of yourself in the process. To this end, keep reading so that you are able to undergo divorce mediation and get the most favorable results from it.…
Read More »It’s easier to get stopped for traffic offenses in school zones than it is in other areas. This is because the risk of hitting pedestrians (kids in this instance) is high in school zones. This is why traffic laws in school zones are different from those in other areas. However, the following safety tips should help you cruise through school zones without any problem: Know When to Stop For a School Bus…
Read More »Do you happen to have rosy cheeks and a twinkle in your bright blue eyes? Is your belly like a bowl full of jelly when you laugh? If you happen to resemble the Big Guy—Santa Claus—then you may be about to start your busy season as an independent contractor for malls, department stores, home parties, and corporate events. Unfortunately, times are changing and there are a few steps that you need to take in order to protect yourself from legal liability in case an accident happens.…
Read More »If you’re a psychic, spiritualist, or fortune-teller, you’re probably used to people being skeptical of your talents. However, you may not realize that you could also be breaking the law. If you offer services as a fortune-teller, psychic, medium, clairvoyant, Tarot reader, or something similar, this is what you should know. A few frauds make it hard for people trying to offer a legitimate service. Many psychics offer a legitimate service and consider their talents to be spiritual gifts.…
Read More »Disability insurers are notorious for using surveillance on claimants who are alleging a disability and trying to collect on their policies. Insurers say that the surveillance is designed to expose fraud. However, if you think that your disability insurer is spying on you to try to find evidence they can use to deny your claim, this is what you need to know. 1.) You probably aren’t paranoid. If you think that you’re being watched, you probably are.…
Read More »Many people who file for bankruptcy often have questions regarding how bankruptcy will affect certain situations. One of these common situations is whether or not you can be evicted if you have filed for bankruptcy protection. The answer really lies on when you file for bankruptcy and when the landlord wins the court judgment to evict you. Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act was enacted on April 20, 2005.…
Read More »If you are hit from behind in an auto accident, it can be hard to say for sure exactly what has happened. Determining how and why a person hit you from behind may be deduced by what the police have found in their report. If you have reasons to believe that the other person caused the accident due to being distracted by their phone, there may be ways that you can go about proving this theory.…
Read More »Drunk driving all around the world is illegal for one simple fact – it is extremely dangerous. Unfortunately, it is still a fairly common occurrence. Here are some surprising facts about drunk driving you may have not known. A Person Is Injured Every Two Minutes According to the National Highway Traffic Association, every two minutes a person is injured due to drunk driving in the United States. Some of these injuries will not need medical attention, but 8,476 people died due to drunk driving in Florida between 2003 and 2012.…
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