For those who are parents, it would seem obvious that you are responsible for your kids. That can also include being responsible for actions they take to do damage to property or others. Some states have parental responsibility laws in place that will hold parents fully responsible for things that children do if they cause damage or harm. The following are some things all parents need to know about parental responsibility laws:
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When it comes to your future, and the future of your family, a will is one of the most important pieces of paper you can have. Dying intestate – without a will – can lead to serious complications for your loved ones. An active will is your way of telling the state, and everyone else, exactly what you want to have happen to your assets. If you don't have a will, it's up to the courts to determine how your assets are divided.
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No matter what type of company you own, there are essential functions that pertain to each job within the company. These are normally described as the job duties or responsibilities. But what happens when your employees are unable, or even unwilling, to perform a function of the job that you feel is reasonable, based on the fact that it violates your moral or religious beliefs? Can your employees ask you to make reasonable accommodations pertaining to that job duty?
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People contemplating a divorce often have reasons for not pursuing this outcome. Here are four lines of thinking that may not be as sound as you think.
It Will Hurt the Kids
If your kids are very young, perhaps they wouldn't be able to understand a divorce. But if they are older, they may be able to sense the discord between you and your spouse. And that's probably hurting them too.
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Are you working through a custody or sole decision battle? Are divorce proceeding becoming a risky balance between maintaining a property, maintaining child visitation rights, and maintaining your dignity? The very nature of family law is highly emotional and with high personal stakes, but many people forget that they need to win the court battle in order to win any personal battles. If you're worried about the stakes and how to represent yourself when you have to speak on your own, here are a few guiding insights for family law mediation:
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