Effects Of Domestic Violence On Children – As Per Age Group:

June 18, 2013

Effects Of Domestic Violence On Children – As Per Age Group: Exposure to domestic violence has negative effects on children. To properly understand these effects, it is important to first understand the dynamics of domestic violence. Domestic violence is prevalent in all groups of people regardless of age, education, race, occupational, social-economical and religious factors.Characteristically, it involves [...]

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Mediation takes a front seat with a boost of government funding

June 14, 2013

After the recent cuts to legal aid the government has taken steps to redress the balance in favour of separated parents by announcing £6.5 million of support. The money will help over a quarter of a million separated parents throughout Britain, funding pioneering and innovative support to help them work together for the sake of [...]

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A Tampa Collaborative Divorce Can Save You Money

June 13, 2013

When most people think of divorce, they envision scenes from War of the Roses or Kramer vs. Kramer. Yet more people in Tampa Bay are learning that there is another way, collaborative divorce, which is just a sensible method to resolve private family disputes. However, just as mediation was characterized in the 1980′s and 1990′s as a rich [...]

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Is family mediation right for me?

June 7, 2013

Family mediation is a useful alternative to the courts for divorcing couples. It can save time, money and stress, whilst providing an out-of-court solution that both halves of a couple agree is fair. The government has thrown their weight behind this solution, although they have stopped short of making it compulsory. Nevertheless, it is proving [...]

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What rights do the family have when someone is sectioned?

June 6, 2013

What rights do the family have when someone is sectioned? When someone is sectioned under the Mental Health Act “the Act”, it is often a distressing and confusing time for family members.  The Act does however give family members certain important rights. Who is the nearest relative? The starting point is to decide who is [...]

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Canadian divorce law: getting to understand child custody

June 5, 2013

After a divorce, families have to go through very hard moments. One of the two parents, for example, will have to leave the home and find a new place to live. The children could live very high stress because of a change in their living habits and the disappearance of a parent. Another stressful subject [...]

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Protecting Your Assets During a Divorce

May 26, 2013

When John and Emily married 15 years ago, they both thought the marriage would last a lifetime.  After 10 years in a colonial-style home, 2 children and 3 dogs, their marriage looked picture perfect, especially with the white picket fence that surrounded Emily’s prize winning roses.  Last year, John lost some investments and started gambling [...]

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The Best Nursing Homes in the U.S.

May 22, 2013

Each year, the U.S. News and World Report gathers a list of the best nursing homes around the country. A total of 39 facilities made the cut in 2012, representing the top-notch homes around the nation.  One in seven Americans will spend time in a nursing home this year. This country has approximately 16,000 different [...]

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Injured On The Job? Workers Compensation Procedures

May 21, 2013

Most companies are required to maintain workers compensation coverage for their employees. Injuries, illnesses, or exposure to dangerous chemicals can make cause damage to an employee and lay the grounds for a workers’ compensation claim. The injuries covered under this policy can be minor or major. One are that is not covered under this general [...]

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The Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill: legal update

May 20, 2013

Background Civil partnerships were introduced in the UK in 2005, but legislation such as the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 has historically prevented the marriage of same sex couples.  In a bid to step closer to equality, the Coalition Government introduced the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill (“the Bill”) which will legalise the civil and religious [...]

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