If you have been hurt while at work, you could be thinking about filing a workers' compensation claim. You could be thinking about handling your case on your own, or you might be thinking about hiring a workers' compensation attorney to help you. First, though, you could be curious about what one of these attorneys will do. Although every workers' compensation attorney varies, most have a couple of common goals that they focus on.
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If you changed your last name when you got married so you could share the same last name as your spouse, you have the legal right to change your name back to your previous last name if you get divorced. While there are several ways to go about doing this, the best way is to request a name change approval from the court during your divorce proceedings, and here are several things to understand about changing your last name in your divorce.
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Being the recipient of a lawsuit can be incredibly stressful. Just trying to read the legalese in the documents can be frustrating and confusing. Your first priority when you are sued is to get some legal help on your side. You will need a personal injury lawyer to help you fight against the allegations in the suit. In the meantime, it might be helpful to know what you will be facing as the legal process moves forward, so read on to find out.
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A long term disability is one that is expected to last more than a few years and possibly the rest of your life. You want to be sure that your finances are well-managed for the coming years ahead, and if you cannot work, you need to file for long term disability benefits (through your employer, if applicable, and possibly through the Social Security Administration). However, you should hire a disability attorney before you file a claim.
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Few aspects of divorce are as contentious as child custody. If you are currently involved a divorce process, then the factors which will most heavily impact the outcome of your case are likely to weigh heavily on your mind. While there are a large number of considerations that the court will take into account (and these can vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction as well), most will fall into a few general categories.
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