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What Adds Expenses to Obtaining a Divorce?
By Melissa Bender, Esq. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
If you've decided that it’s time to get a divorce, one of your biggest concerns is likely how expensive the process can be. Between the court filing fees,...
How Long Can You Be Held Without Charges?
By Deanne Katz, Esq. | Updated by Vaidehi Mehta, Esq. | Last updated on
Just how long can the police hold you without charging you? The law says arrestees cannot be held without charges for an "unreasonable amount of...
Better to Buy or Lease Your Next Car?
By Melissa Bender, Esq. | Last updated on
While a new car every three years is an attractive proposition, it may not make much financial sense. Depending on the car you want, your financial situation,...
In Jail Before Your Trial? Know Your Rights.
By Vaidehi Mehta, Esq. | Last updated on
So, you’ve been arrested. It doesn’t mean you’ve committed a crime, of course. You’re innocent until proven guilty, and more people go to jail than get sent to...
Elderly at Risk With Temperatures Soaring: How to Avoid Heat Stroke
By FindLaw Staff | Updated by Melissa Bender, Esq. | Last updated on
States have been experiencing a recent rash of heat waves lately, which leads to an important question: how do you avoid a heat stroke? Heat strokes and the...
What to Expect at a Preliminary Hearing
By Stephanie Rabiner, Esq. | Updated by Vaidehi Mehta, Esq. | Last updated on
If you're curious about what happens during a preliminary hearing, you've come to the right place. Also known as a "trial before the trial" or a mini-trial, a...
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