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What Proof Do You Need to Get a Restraining Order?
By Steven Ellison, Esq. | Updated by Melissa Bender, Esq. | Last updated on
Restraining orders (sometimes known as protective orders) exist to keep people safe. They can provide a level of security if you're afraid someone may hurt...
When Must You Disclose an Expungement?
By Andrew Chow, Esq. | Updated by Melissa Bender, Esq. | Last updated on
If your criminal record has been expunged, do you ever have to disclose it? Generally speaking, the answer is "no" for everyday situations like...
In Divorce, Will I Really Lose Half of Everything I Own?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Updated by Melissa Bender, Esq. | Last updated on
It's the common divorce trope, from movies to rap songs, and maybe even the advice you got from aunt: if you get a divorce, your spouse gets half of...
When Can You Conduct a Citizen's Arrest?
By Stephanie Rabiner, Esq. | Updated by Melissa Bender, Esq. | Last updated on
There may come a point in your life during which you're walking down the street only to witness a crime. You may or may not consider stepping in and conducting...
Gena Rowlands’s Alzheimer’s Disease Highlights Importance of Estate Planning Before Cognitive Decline
By Catherine Hodder, Esq. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
Life imitates art in the recent announcement of Gena Rowlands’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis. The honorary Oscar award-winning actress played the role of Allie...
Injured Abroad: Top 5 Laws You Need to Know
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Updated by Melissa Bender, Esq. | Last updated on
Accidents and injuries don't just happen at home -- sometimes they can ruin a vacation or work trip. And while getting hurt anywhere is scary, getting injured...
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