A personal injury case involves many pieces of evidence, including facts from the actual case and your own witness account. To help figure out the details of your case, a personal injury lawyer may have you fill out a pain and suffering statement. While the facts of the case will also be there, a pain and suffering statement can go a long way for your settlement. Before you write out your full statement, it's a good idea to plan out as much as you can.
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If you recently had a child and the father is denying that he is the dad, this man is probably not helping you support this child at all. If you are in a situation like this, there are steps you can take to get the biological father to step up and do his part. Keep in mind, however, that there are also consequences you may experience if you go through the legal process of establishing paternity.
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Money issues are one of the most common causes of divorce -- and the frustration of having a spendthrift spouse fritter away the money you work hard to earn can cause division in even the most solid marriages. In most cases, you'll be able to part ways in divorce simply by dividing the named accounts and debts with your ex-spouse. However, if you're a member of the armed forces, this process can become a bit more complex.
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Coming to terms with a child custody agreement can be difficult, particularly when you're dealing with a particularly difficult divorce. Unfortunately it can be made even more complicated when your parental instincts as the custodial parent are telling you that something isn't right and you need to step in to protect your child. Although most courts focus on preserving the rights of each parent in a custody agreement, if it isn't in your child's best interest, you need to know when you should speak up.
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It's important to make sure your child's car seat is installed properly and he or she is buckled in properly as well. If you don't it is considered improper use of a car seat. Not only can improper use of a car seat put your child's life in danger, but you can receive a citation or even get arrested depending on the severity and your state laws. Before you wind up in jail or with an injured child, ensure you don't make one of these common car seat safety mistakes.
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