The decision to declare bankruptcy is a very significant one, and is never taken lightly. And yet, every year more than 500,000 people declare bankruptcy across the United States. The reasons that people declare bankruptcy are varied, but tend to fall into a few broad groups. Here are five of the biggest reasons that people consider declaring bankruptcy:
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It is more common than ever before for people to get divorced and remarry later on. By necessity, however, this also means more people will be entering a marriage with a child from their previous marriage. When this happens, it is common for newlywed spouses to adopt their spouse’s children from outside the marriage. Here are five things you should consider when adopting from another marriage:
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Tenants have a number of legal protections against potential abuses by their landlords, and one of those protections is known as the right of quiet enjoyment. This right is a crucial part of protecting the privacy and comfort of tenants, and it can become a serious issue when a landlord violates this right. But what exactly is the right of quiet enjoyment, and what can you do if your landlord violates it?
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It is estimated that approximately 90 to 95% of all criminal cases end with a defendant taking a plea deal. As a result, shockingly few cases ever make it to trial, regardless of the merits of a defendant’s case. But what is it that determines whether taking a plea deal is a good idea, and when is it potentially better to go to trial?
Equitable distribution is the process by which a divorcing couple’s shared marital property is divided between them. This process is often complicated and emotionally fraught, with both sides struggling to get a favorable outcome to the distribution. But what should you be taking into consideration when going through equitable distribution?
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The warranty of habitability is the formal name for one of the most basic rights every tenant has: the right to live in a safe and comfortable environment. When landlords violate this right, whether negligently or maliciously, they can cause serious harm, and begin a potentially major legal conflict. Here are a few things you need to know about the warranty of habitability:
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The Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution protects every American’s right against self-incrimination, also known as the right to remain silent. This right is essential to protecting people from being forced into false or coerced confessions by law enforcement. However, there are benefits and risks to invoking your Fifth Amendment rights, and you should know them before you invoke it.
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Getting a divorce, or even being in a situation where you are considering a divorce, is never easy. However, some divorces are nastier than others, and in some cases may require an order of protection for the sake of keeping yourself and your loved ones safe. But what exactly is an order of protection, and when is it appropriate to seek one out?
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Tenants have the right to quiet enjoyment, which means they are legally allowed to remain in their rented spaces without fear of harassment or intrusion until they have been formally evicted. However, that does not stop some landlords from trying to harass their tenants out of their apartments, hoping to avoid the legal problems of seeking an eviction by forcing them to leave of their own accord. Here are five ways landlords may illegally harass their tenants into leaving their apartments:
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One of the most basic rights Americans have, enshrined in the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution, prohibits law enforcement from conducting an “unreasonable search or seizure” without a warrant probable cause. However, there are numerous loopholes in this protection, foremost among them that police do not need a warrant if you allow them to search your property of your own free will. Here are five reasons you may not want to comply with a police request to search your property:
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