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From alimony to prenuptial agreements, eHow's legal experts tackle various angles of family law. Interested in adoption? Learn the necessary legal steps to finalizing an adoption, including that of stepchildren. eHow explains the legal difference between separation, divorce and annulment, as well as child support and child custody laws. If paternity is an issue, use eHow's expert knowledge to find out your rights. Learn about general family law as well, including guardianship and spousal support.

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How to find free legal advice

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How to Find Out If a Relative Had a Will

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Find if someone had a will can be like finding a needle in a hay stack. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to help you get off to a good start... more »

How to Find Out If a Relative Had a Will

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Find if someone had a will can be like finding a needle in a hay stack. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to help you get off to a good start... more »

How to Get a Child's Testimony for Trial

By Cloey

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Most courts will not allow children younger than the age of majority to give sworn evidence in the witness stand at a court trial. Children are protected against being exposed to such trauma. However, there are circumstances where a child’s ... more »

How to Get a Child's Testimony for Trial

By Cloey

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Most courts will not allow children younger than the age of majority to give sworn evidence in the witness stand at a court trial. Children are protected against being exposed to such trauma. However, there are circumstances where a child’s ... more »

How to Get a Paternity Test

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Questionable paternity is a situation that no parent wants to be in. By getting a paternity test, you can find out the father of the child by having his DNA analyzed. If the woman had more than one sexual partner at the time of conception, she ... more »

How to Give Minimal Compliance While Homeschooling

By Jane Smith

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Homeschooling is a liberating experience. Freed from such restrictions as dividing learning into subjects, learning during specific hours or keeping school on particular days, it can be startling, annoying, or downright aggravating when you ... more »

How to Give Minimal Compliance While Homeschooling

By Jane Smith

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Homeschooling is a liberating experience. Freed from such restrictions as dividing learning into subjects, learning during specific hours or keeping school on particular days, it can be startling, annoying, or downright aggravating when you ... more »

How to Give Minimal Compliance While Homeschooling

By Jane Smith

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Homeschooling is a liberating experience. Freed from such restrictions as dividing learning into subjects, learning during specific hours or keeping school on particular days, it can be startling, annoying, or downright aggravating when you ... more »

How to Give Minimal Compliance While Homeschooling

By Jane Smith

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Homeschooling is a liberating experience. Freed from such restrictions as dividing learning into subjects, learning during specific hours or keeping school on particular days, it can be startling, annoying, or downright aggravating when you ... more »

How to Give Minimal Compliance While Homeschooling

By Jane Smith

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Homeschooling is a liberating experience. Freed from such restrictions as dividing learning into subjects, learning during specific hours or keeping school on particular days, it can be startling, annoying, or downright aggravating when you ... more »

How to Hire an Expert Witness

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If you're in serious trouble with the law, you'll not only need the best lawyer you can afford, you may also need to hire expert witnesses to testify on your behalf. If you're representing yourself (never a smart move) or want to be more involved ... more »

How to Hire an Expert Witness

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If you're in serious trouble with the law, you'll not only need the best lawyer you can afford, you may also need to hire expert witnesses to testify on your behalf. If you're representing yourself (never a smart move) or want to be more involved ... more »

How to Hire an Expert Witness

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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If you're in serious trouble with the law, you'll not only need the best lawyer you can afford, you may also need to hire expert witnesses to testify on your behalf. If you're representing yourself (never a smart move) or want to be more involved ... more »

How to Hire an Expert Witness

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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If you're in serious trouble with the law, you'll not only need the best lawyer you can afford, you may also need to hire expert witnesses to testify on your behalf. If you're representing yourself (never a smart move) or want to be more involved ... more »

How to Interact With a Court Clerk

By Geoffrey Weed

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Court clerks, the worker ants of the legal system, can be very difficult to deal with sometimes. While there are many different kinds of clerks, and many of them are extremely pleasant individuals, it's a job much like working at the DMV. Some ... more »

How to Interact With a Court Clerk

By Geoffrey Weed

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Court clerks, the worker ants of the legal system, can be very difficult to deal with sometimes. While there are many different kinds of clerks, and many of them are extremely pleasant individuals, it's a job much like working at the DMV. Some ... more »

How to Interact With a Court Clerk

By Geoffrey Weed

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Court clerks, the worker ants of the legal system, can be very difficult to deal with sometimes. While there are many different kinds of clerks, and many of them are extremely pleasant individuals, it's a job much like working at the DMV. Some ... more »

How to Interact With a Court Clerk

By Geoffrey Weed

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Court clerks, the worker ants of the legal system, can be very difficult to deal with sometimes. While there are many different kinds of clerks, and many of them are extremely pleasant individuals, it's a job much like working at the DMV. Some ... more »

How to Interact With a Court Clerk

By Geoffrey Weed

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Court clerks, the worker ants of the legal system, can be very difficult to deal with sometimes. While there are many different kinds of clerks, and many of them are extremely pleasant individuals, it's a job much like working at the DMV. Some ... more »

How to Know a Family Lawyer is Doing Their Job

By Matt C

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Ever wonder why you're paying that family lawyer of yours? Want to check up on to see if any work has been completed or being kept out of the loop? Find out..... more »

How to Prepare An Acceptable Court Transcript

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As a court reporter, it is your responsibility to type the perfect transcript when one is ordered. But sometimes there are a lot of obstacles that could prevent that. Read on for some suggestions to prevent those blockages and help you to type ... more »

How to Prepare An Acceptable Court Transcript

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As a court reporter, it is your responsibility to type the perfect transcript when one is ordered. But sometimes there are a lot of obstacles that could prevent that. Read on for some suggestions to prevent those blockages and help you to type ... more »

How to Prepare An Acceptable Court Transcript

By Cloey

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As a court reporter, it is your responsibility to type the perfect transcript when one is ordered. But sometimes there are a lot of obstacles that could prevent that. Read on for some suggestions to prevent those blockages and help you to type ... more »

How to prepare to win a custody battle

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How to prepare to win a custody battle

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How to prepare to win a custody battle

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How to prepare to win a custody battle

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How to Press Charges Against Shoplifters

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Shoplifting, the theft of merchandise from a retail store, is a serious crime because of how many people it affects. The annual shoplifting loss experienced by the retail industry averages $13 billion. Stores make up for this loss by charging all ... more »

How to Press Charges Against Shoplifters

By eHow Legal Editor

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Shoplifting, the theft of merchandise from a retail store, is a serious crime because of how many people it affects. The annual shoplifting loss experienced by the retail industry averages $13 billion. Stores make up for this loss by charging all ... more »

How to Press Charges Against Shoplifters

By eHow Legal Editor

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Shoplifting, the theft of merchandise from a retail store, is a serious crime because of how many people it affects. The annual shoplifting loss experienced by the retail industry averages $13 billion. Stores make up for this loss by charging all ... more »

How to Prevent Parental Abductions

By Sheila Wilkinson

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Most of the children who are abducted each year have been taken by their noncustodial parent. This is a real terrifying ordeal to the parent who has custody because they have no idea if their child is with their parent or with someone dangerous ... more »

How to Prevent Parental Abductions

By Sheila Wilkinson

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Most of the children who are abducted each year have been taken by their noncustodial parent. This is a real terrifying ordeal to the parent who has custody because they have no idea if their child is with their parent or with someone dangerous ... more »

How to Read a Prenuptial Agreement

By eHow Legal Editor

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Prenuptial agreements are about money and how financial assets will be divided up if the marriage fails. These agreements are negotiated by lawyers and signed before the bride and groom walk down the aisle. Prenuptial agreements need to be fully ... more »

How to Recognize Abuse in an Abusive relationship!

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It may not be easy to identify abuse, especially at first. While some relationships are clearly abusive from the outset, abuse often starts subtly and gets worse over time. For example, abuse may begin with occasional hurtful comments, jealousy ... more »

How to Recognize Abuse in an Abusive relationship!

By etpa99

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It may not be easy to identify abuse, especially at first. While some relationships are clearly abusive from the outset, abuse often starts subtly and gets worse over time. For example, abuse may begin with occasional hurtful comments, jealousy ... more »

How to Recognize Abuse in an Abusive relationship!

By etpa99

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It may not be easy to identify abuse, especially at first. While some relationships are clearly abusive from the outset, abuse often starts subtly and gets worse over time. For example, abuse may begin with occasional hurtful comments, jealousy ... more »

How to Recognize Abuse in an Abusive relationship!

By etpa99

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It may not be easy to identify abuse, especially at first. While some relationships are clearly abusive from the outset, abuse often starts subtly and gets worse over time. For example, abuse may begin with occasional hurtful comments, jealousy ... more »

How to Report Domestic Violence

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If you're the victim of domestic violence, or know someone who is, you must report it to the police and the courts, who may issue a restraining order order or incarcarate the abuser. Do not remain silent: Take these steps to end domestic abuse today... more »

How to Request Court Documents

By Select Visions

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Court Documents can sometimes be found online or if your county or state is as slow as mine you physically have to go to the court house to requests copies. The state you live in will determine where and how you can request court documents... more »

How to Request Court Documents

By Select Visions

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Court Documents can sometimes be found online or if your county or state is as slow as mine you physically have to go to the court house to requests copies. The state you live in will determine where and how you can request court documents... more »

How to Request Court Documents

By Select Visions

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Court Documents can sometimes be found online or if your county or state is as slow as mine you physically have to go to the court house to requests copies. The state you live in will determine where and how you can request court documents... more »

How to Request Court Documents

By Select Visions

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Court Documents can sometimes be found online or if your county or state is as slow as mine you physically have to go to the court house to requests copies. The state you live in will determine where and how you can request court documents... more »

How to Talk to a Lawyer

By Sheila Wilkinson

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Feeling intimidated when you’re talking to a lawyer is not uncommon. Because they are very busy, they often come across as impatient and rushed. Going to the lawyer’s office completely prepared will make you look like someone who is proactive and ... more »

How to Understand an Attorney's Legal Fee Schedule

By Geoffrey Weed

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Legal fees are something that can be rather vexing. Attorneys often have bizarre, guarded fee schedules which keep their clients in the dark and help them pad their pockets. Also, attorneys are like other professionals--they charge for time. ... more »

How to Understand an Attorney's Legal Fee Schedule

By Geoffrey Weed

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Legal fees are something that can be rather vexing. Attorneys often have bizarre, guarded fee schedules which keep their clients in the dark and help them pad their pockets. Also, attorneys are like other professionals--they charge for time. ... more »

How to Write Your Own Health Care Proxy

By eHow Health Editor

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A health care proxy lists your wishes for medical treatment should you ever become unable to make those decisions yourself. It can also name the person whom you designate to make decisions for you... more »

How to Write Your Own Health Care Proxy

By eHow Health Editor

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A health care proxy lists your wishes for medical treatment should you ever become unable to make those decisions yourself. It can also name the person whom you designate to make decisions for you... more »

How to avoid jail for not paying child support

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How to avoid jail for not paying child support

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How to avoid jail for not paying child support

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How to avoid jail for not paying child support

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How to File for Guardianship of a minor child

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How to File for Guardianship of a minor child

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How to File for Guardianship of a minor child

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How to File for Guardianship of a minor child

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How to File for Guardianship of a minor child

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How to find a good lawyer?

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