One of the small surprises awaiting some folks who are going through the divorce process is that it's not really a single process at all. There are usually several family law issues that have to be negotiated or litigated, and a divorce attorney will end up presenting you with distinct sets of papers for each of those separate issues.
A Simple Example
The classic case of this boundary in action is when a divorcing couple has to deal with child support, custody, and visitation issues.
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Getting pictures after you have been involved in a car accident is both important and easier to do now than ever since most people have cameras on their phones. You can usually remember to get pictures of the damage to the vehicle and maybe even tire marks, but there is something else that is good to capture in the images: the weather. The weather can have a big role to play on the day of a car accident.
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Many people are intimidated by the very idea of estate-planning. You have to admit, the term estate-planning does sound a bit complicated. What if you could take things step-by-step, though? After all, you don't have to make lots of important decisions all at once when you create your estate plan. An estate plan is actually a series of actions rather than one thing. You might want to begin your estate-planning by designating a bank account, for example.
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If you are considering seeking Social Security Disability payments, and you have already tried to apply on your own but you were denied, you might be thinking about hiring a Social Security attorney. While this is a smart move because the Social Security office will consistently refuse disability claims, you should also know that you could be refused even with a lawyer if you do not follow certain restrictions and protocols.
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When you're an attorney, you're often juggling a lot at once. You have several cases to handle, as well as information and paperwork related to each case. With so much paper flying around, staying organized and on top of things can sometimes prove challenging. Fortunately, with the right tools and the right tips, you can keep your files organized and accessible.
Use Large, Capable File Jackets
First of all, you should always separate and contain your files by using file jackets.
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