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How to Obtain a Restraining Order for Elder Abuse

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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 an Honorable Discharge From the Military

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As reports of extended tours of duty for members of the U.S. armed forces increase, the number of service members seeking to re-enter civilian life also grows. But unlike other jobs, military personnel cannot plainly quit without being ... more »

How to Obtain Job Skills While Incarcerated

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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 Organize a Class Action Lawsuit

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America's corporate history is peppered with David and Goliath stories where an almighty corporation is taken on by a lone whistleblower determined to expose unlawful actions or dangerous products. Whether it's battling Big Tobacco, identifying ... more »

How to Plan a Safe Escape From Domestic Violence

By Misti Sandefur Sandefur

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If you're currently in a domestic violence situation right now, then keep reading. Following I will give you some tips on how you can plan a safe escape from domestic violence, but first, please know this: I know from my own past experience with ... 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 Evidence for Small Claims Court

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Are you being sued by someone and now you need to defend yourself but don’t know how? Perhaps, you are going to sue someone for an injustice done to you but can’t afford a lawyer and need to know how to present your case in court. Regardless of ... more »

How to Prepare for an Appearance in Small Claims Court

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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 an EEOC Investigation

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Federal employment law prohibits 10 types of illegal discrimination and it is the job of the EEOC to enforce these laws. If your company has received notice of an upcoming EEOC investigation, there are things you can do to make the process as ... more »

How to prepare to win a custody battle

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win a custody battle.. more »

How to Prepare Yourself for an ICE Raid

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During the fiscal year of 2007, the arrests made by ICE (30,396) were double than the previous year. While ICE claims it is only interested in locating the approximately 630,000 undocumented immigrants with a criminal background or those who have ... more »

How to Prevent Delays in a Court Proceeding

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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 Identity Theft -- Top 5 Tips from TrustedID

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There are some important proactive steps that every consumer can take to safeguard their identity. We like to recommend these top five things everyone should do, or at least know about, to protect themselves and their family from becoming a ... more »

How to Prevent Race Harassment in the Work Place

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Many American employers do not realize that work place harassment on the basis of race presents the same potential for liability as sexual harassment. Several high profile cases have brought great media attention to the potential for sexual ... more »

How to Prevent Your Underage Child From Getting Married

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

How to Protect Against Credit Card Fraud

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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 Protect the Civil Rights of an Autistic Person

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Autism refers to a group of communication and sensorimotor impairments categorized as Pervasive Developmental Disorders. Autism occurs in one out of every 166 births. While gains in understanding autism have been made, many autistic people need ... more »

How to Protect Yourself if your Wallet is Stolen and Other Security Measures

By Ursula Anderson

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I recieved an email from a friend with advice from an anonymous attorney about how to protect oneself from the worst aspects of losing one's wallet, along with other good ideas for identity security. The advice was so good, I felt that it would ... more »

How to Prove a Defamation of Character Claim

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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 Question Witnesses in a Custody Case

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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

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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 Quote Works Legally With Fair Use

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The "fair use" doctrine in U.S. copyright law allows for limited usage of copyrighted materials without the author's consent. Researchers, news reporters and satirists can utilize excerpts of a work for a variety of reasons. Professionals in ... more »

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

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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 »

How to Report Littering

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While littering may seem like a petty law in comparison to bigger things, it really is just as important. If there were no laws governing how residents treated their towns, there would be overwhelming amounts of garbage and filth everywhere you ... more »

How to Report Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

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Nearly 50 percent of US women report they have experienced some type of sexual harassment in the workplace--and harassment is not limited to men offending women. Here's how to proceed if you're a victim of sexual harassment... more »