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How to Know if You're a Domestic Abuse Victim

By Insightful

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Your partner may be mistreating you, but you only have grounds to take legal action if this person has violated the law. You should learn what constitutes crimes of domestic abuse so that you can demand adequate protection against future physical ... more »

How to Know When to Reopen an Estate

By eHow Legal Editor

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Probate law is complex and the decision whether to reopen a closed estate may be confusing for the average person. Follow these guidelines before making your choice... more »

How to Learn About Avoiding Illegally Citing Work From Authors

By eHow Legal Editor

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Issues of plagiarism and copyright infringement have become more widespread over the last decade. Increased Internet access allows college students, writers and others to easily plagiarize or copy the work of another writer or author. Everyone ... more »

How to Legally Change Your Name in Iowa

By DMAsBeauty

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People wish to change their name for many reasons. For some it's marriage, for others it's because they don't like their birth name. Others include illegal reasons such as benefitting from another person's name for monetary gain. This article ... more »

How to Legally Own a Pet Fennec Fox

By eHow Legal Editor

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Fennec foxes, a small species of fox native to Northern Africa, are known for their large ears and their ability to be domesticated. In fact, fennec foxes are the only type of foxes that are regularly kept as pets. Whether you can legally own a ... more »

How to Legally Protect Your Intellectual Property

By eHow Legal Editor

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Intellectual property is the material expression of intellect that has value in the general marketplace. Your intellectual property can include copyrighted property such as books or music, as well as business processes vital to the creation of ... more »

How to Make a No-Frills Will

By eHow Legal Editor

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We are all concerned about our loved ones being taken care of should something happen to us. With so many types of wills available, its easy to get lost in the paperwork. Some basic no-frills wills are out there, including the following steps to ... more »

How to Make Lawyer Jokes

By happyman

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How many lawyers does it take to change a light bulb? Answer: How many can you afford? ... Jokes about lawyers are nothing new and for centuries they've depicted the profession as a collection of wily predators who will lie and cheat to line ... more »

How to Meet Jury Member Responsibilities

By eHow Legal Editor

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In preparation to serve on a jury, the jurors are informed of their responsibilities in the trial. Knowledge of these responsibilities helps each jury member take the trial seriously and arrive at a verdict after proper consideration... more »

How to Modify a Child Support Agreement

By eHow Legal Editor

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Determining a fair amount for a child support order can be difficult, especially when changes in circumstances affect your income drastically. If you feel you are either paying too much in child support or are not receiving enough due to changes ... more »

How to Obtain a Restraining Order for Elder Abuse

By eHow Legal Editor

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Elders experiencing physical or emotional abuse can seek legal protection from their abusers. If you are the victim of elder abuse, or know someone who is, here's how to get a restraining order... more »

How to Obtain Job Skills While Incarcerated

By eHow Legal Editor

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Many prisoners lack skills adequate enough to land jobs upon release. Fortunately, prisoners often can obtain training while incarcerated. Follow these steps... more »

How to Plea Bargain

By Christian Coleman

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You're in trouble and you're willing to admit it. The district attorney is going to charge you with the crime but he/she is willing to make a deal with you... I bet you're glad you're reading this now, huh..... more »

How to Prepare for a Deposition

By eHow Legal Editor

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You may be called to testify at a deposition, even if you are not involved in a lawsuit. If you are a party to a lawsuit, your lawyer should prepare you for the deposition. However, if you are representing yourself or if you are called as a ... more »

How to Prepare for an Appearance in Small Claims Court

By eHow Legal Editor

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While small claims court is generally less formal than justice court, you should still prepare for your appearance before the judge. You will need to gather your evidence, plan your presentation and appear confident in court... more »

How to Prepare for Jury Duty

By John Huguley

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How to Prepare for Jury Duty? There may come a time when you are chosen to serve on Jury Duty. If you're called to serve, the steps below will help you to prepare for it... more »

How to Prevent Delays in a Court Proceeding

By Cloey

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You can’t control every possibility for delays in a court proceeding, but you can contribute to the prevention of some delays. Here are a few suggestions of how to prevent delays in a court proceeding... more »

How to Prevent Your Underage Child From Getting Married

By eHow Legal Editor

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You can prevent an underage marriage by not giving your consent... more »

How to Protect Against Credit Card Fraud

By eHow Legal Editor

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Credit card fraud is more common as credit card use increases along with online shopping. Credit card users must be vigilant in protecting themselves from credit card fraud. Keep your cards in a safe place and follow these steps to protect ... more »

How to Prove a Defamation of Character Claim

By eHow Legal Editor

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Defamation of character is a catchall term that includes accusations of slander (spoken derogatory comments) or libel (written derogatory comments). Because defamation of character requires a showing of harm and because many defenses can be ... more »

How to Qualify for Workmen's Compensation

By eHow Legal Editor

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Getting injured during work hours does not automatically qualify you for workmen's compensation. There are many factors that go into the final decision as to whether an injury was truly work-related. If you suffered an injury, explore all ... more »

How to Question Witnesses in a Custody Case

By eHow Legal Editor

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Plan out your questions, and be aware of some basic rules of evidence. Always be polite when questioning witnesses... more »

How to Question Your Witness At Trial

By Cloey

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If you are representing yourself in a trial at court and you bring in a witness that could be the key to winning your case, you could still lose. How is that possible? Because you didn’t ask them the right questions to support your claim. Do you ... more »

How to Refute Alimony

By eHow Legal Editor

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Alimony is money paid to a former spouse where the amount of money and terms of payment are agreed upon between the two former spouses or court ordered. Most states have no strict laws regarding alimony but there are conditions that exist which ... more »

How to reinstate your driver's license when you get a DUI in another state.

By tominator47

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Did you know that getting a DUI in another state other than your home state can cause you to lose your driving privileges in your home state? Learn how to reinstate your license by meeting the other state's requirements for DUI school with online ... more »