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How to Be a Divorce Attorney

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Divorce law is messy and a highly emotional field to work in. You will have to learn to steel your emotions and not get involved empathetically. Becoming a divorce attorney starts much the same as any type of attorney, but will differ by ... more »

How to Be a Good Witness at a Trial

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As a witness, you will play a very important role in the legal process, helping the jury reach a verdict. The facts you provide will be used to help ensure the just outcome of the trial. Being a good trial witness is relatively easy if you ... more »

How to Be Eligible for Dual Citizenship

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Dual citizenship offers many advantages to persons living or working in a country that is not their place of birth. The requirements for claiming citizenship differ from country to country but generally fall into some basic categories. Claiming ... more »

How to Beat a Foreclosure on a Home

By John O'Mahony

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Even with a strong national economy, low unemployment and low interest rates, Americans are always subject to dealing with mortgage lenders arriving to foreclose on their homes. Housing experts say that the ease with which homebuyers, even those ... more »

How to Beat a Speeding Ticket

By George Sommers

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The most effective way of avoiding a ticket for traffic infractions is (Drumroll).... not to commit any! (Rimshot!) Barring that, you can still reduce the chances of shelling out big bucks for fines, insurance surcharges, etc... more »

How to Become a Court-Appointed Special Advocate

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Court-appointed special advocate (CASA) volunteers speak for children who have been victims of abuse and neglect... more »

How to Behave During a Divorce

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You rarely hear of a divorce that ends happily. It is a difficult time for everyone that has to be seen through to the end. If you are upset about your pending divorce, there are some things you should not do. It is crucial to keep your anger in ... more »

How to Behave During a Traffic Stop

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If you've been pulled over by the police at least once, it's clear that an officer can make a traffic stop for speeding, expired plates or a burned out headlight. Regardless the reason, you'll fare better using some common sense and these few ... more »

How to behave in court (first impressions count)

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How to present yourself, in a first court appearance (and all appearances thereafter) is extremely important, especially in custody battles. You will learn how to manage your emotions, how judges think and how to best present yourself, in a ... more »

How to Behave Inside the Courtroom

By Cloey

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Many people think that attending a courtroom is the same as attending a football game, that you go with undisciplined enthusiasm in order to win. Instead, the courtroom requires putting forth the greatest respect for our court system at all ... more »

How to Benefit From the USERRA

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The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) helps soldiers retain their civilian employment when they are called back to active duty. It's easy to benefit from these laws, since they apply to almost every employer... more »

How to Bring a Sibling to Live in the United States

By Jenn McFadyen

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U.S. Citizens with foreign siblings may petition the U.S. government to allow their sister or brother to enter the United States to live permanently. When your sibling arrives in the U.S. they will be able to adjust their status and apply for ... more »

How to Buy a Tenancy-in-Common

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A tenancy-in-common is a form of ownership in which two or more individuals purchase property together. There are important issues to consider before you buy a tenancy-in-common, whether it's a house or a business. If you think this might be the ... more »

How to Change a Last Will and Testament

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When circumstances pertinent to the terms of a Last Will and Testament change, as they sometimes do, making changes to the document is appropriate. While it is not mandatory to hire an attorney familiar with Probate or Estate Planning to make the ... more »

How to Change Your Name

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You can change your name with a simple court procedure, but understand that you can change your legal name only if a court allows you to. Anyone may use an alias, but you cannot get legal papers, such as a driver's license or passport, in any ... more »

How to Check for Neighborhood Sex Offenders

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All sex offenders are required to register with the state where they are living. Most states require them to register annually. Several agencies keep track of where they are living and working. Since this is public knowledge, you are allowed to ... more »

How to Collect Evidence to Support Your Restraining Order

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Restraining orders are legal remedies designed to keep one individual away from another. Each state applies different standards to the evidence required to support a restraining order request. Follow these steps to learn more about the laws in ... more »

How to Consent to an Underage Marriage

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Underage marriages require the consent of a parent or legal guardian. Procedures vary among the states... more »

How to Contact the California Attorney General's Office

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In most states, the Attorney General is the person who gives legal advice to the state government. The Attorney General and their state attorneys act as the chief law enforcement officer and oversee public prosecutions. Here’s what to do in the ... more »

How to Contest a Non-Compete Clause

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Non-compete clauses are often used by businesses to keep its employees from engaging in work in a related business or in the same area for a certain period of time. These clauses can be very constricting since they limit an employee's ability to ... more »

How to Copyright

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There have been a lot of problems lately with people stealing and posting things on the Internet. The (incorrect) assumption is that anything on the Web is public domain. Creators of all types are learning to protect themselves by making it clear ... more »

How to Copyright a Name

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A copyright does not protect a name. There are only a few instances where a copyright might be applicable to a name. However, if you want to protect a name, you need to file an application to get a trademark, rather than a copyright or patent... more »

How to Create a Legal Sperm Donor Contract

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When using a known sperm donor it is best to have a legal binding contract. We will show you how and what to have... more »

How to Create Work Accident Injury Report Forms

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If you are a small business owner, part of the job is to submit various reports to your local government and keep current with licensing. If you have employees working for you and they hurt themselves on the job, you will have to file injury ... more »

How to Deal With a Stalker

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One of the scariest situations to be in is being the victim of a stalker, whether the stalking is physical, electronic or otherwise. The following steps are intended to educate as well as help people deal with this problem and regain control of ... more »