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Top Factors That Are Evaluated by the Courts When Settling Custody Disputes

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When you are dealing with a custody disagreement, it can be a very trying time emotionally. The wellbeing of your child is at stake when agreements about custody and visitation can't be made between both parties. Entering a legal battle for custody rights can be a scary proposition because the judge presiding over the case is the one with the final decision. Hiring a solicitor familiar with custody law is the first step that you should take when you find yourself in a custody dispute, but it is also essential that you learn what the most important factors are that are used by the judge to evaluate custody rights.

8 January 2016

Are Prenuptial Agreements Contestable?

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A prenuptial agreement is an important document. Thanks to this document, prospective spouses can ensure that the other person is marrying them for who they are as opposed to what (or how much) they have.  However, the validity of a prenuptial agreement can be legally contested just as is the case with other legal documents. This article provides a few grounds that can be used to contest the validity of a prenuptial agreement.

6 January 2016

Personal Injury Damages: Types of Compensation

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If you are successful in a civil lawsuit involving personal injury, you are entitled to financial damages. Basically, the term 'damages' is used to refer to the monetary compensation which is awarded to the affected or injured party. The exact amount of money will vary depending on the unique circumstances of each case presented before the court. Ideally, the objective of the compensation is to restore the injured person to the same position that they would be in if the accident had not occurred.

5 January 2016

Proving an Auto Accident Personal Injury Claim

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When you make a claim of personal injury against someone, you are required to prove that he/she caused your injuries to get compensation. Sometimes it is easy to get a settlement whereas at times it is difficult to reach a reasonable settlement. Here's what you need to do in order to prove your personal injury case when you seek legal services. The Injured Person's Burden in an Injury Claim When you take a personal injury claim to court, the burden is on you to prove the elements that are being alleged.

30 December 2015