Blog Posts in April, 2010
Posted on Apr 28, 2010 By Linda S. Vanden Heuvel
Real estate attorneys save you time, money and sometimes your house. Your real estate attorney can review any part of your real estate transaction to make sure your rights are protected. If you are ...
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Posted on Apr 28, 2010 By Christopher J. MacGillis
Yaz and Yasmin, which have previously been linked to blood-clotting injuries, are now linked to gallbladder issues. After taking Yaz or Yasmin, many women have had their gallbladders removed because ...
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Posted on Apr 27, 2010 By Linda S. Vanden Heuvel
The decision to file for divorce is a difficult one. An alternative to divorce is legal separation, which sometimes provides an easier transition into the divorce process or is an appropriate marital ...
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Posted on Apr 27, 2010 By Linda S. Vanden Heuvel
1. In deciding on placement of your minor children, the Court looks at the best interests of your children. 2. Specific factors the Court considers in determining the best interests of your children ...
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Posted on Apr 27, 2010 By Linda S. Vanden Heuvel
1. The most important step in filing for divorce, annulment or legal separation is to select an experienced divorce attorney who focuses on the area of family law. Your divorce is important. You do ...
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Posted on Apr 27, 2010 By Linda S. Vanden Heuvel
SECRET #1: Ask a qualified, experienced personal injury trial lawyer to evaluate your case. You probably had a doctor evaluate your injuries. Doesn't it also make sense to have a car accident lawyer ...
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Posted on Apr 23, 2010 By Linda S. Vanden Heuvel
Frequent Flier miles are considered marital assets and are subject to division in a divorce. One party can be allocated the frequent flier miles at a mutually agreed price or the frequent flier miles ...
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Posted on Apr 21, 2010 By Linda S. Vanden Heuvel
The following are the definitions of abuse, neglect and exploitation of the elderly: 1. Physical abuse 2. Sexual abuse 3. Emotional or psychological abuse 4. Financial exploitation 5. Neglect 6. ...
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Posted on Apr 21, 2010 By Linda S. Vanden Heuvel
Obviously physical injuries or the ransacking of bank accounts are warning signs of elder abuse. You should also be alert to signs of bruising or malnutrition, unusual financial activities or an ...
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Posted on Apr 21, 2010 By Linda S. Vanden Heuvel
You do not need to have a job to save for your retirement. Even if you do not have income from a job or business, you can fund an IRA for the greater amount of your maintenance or $5,000.00 if you are ...
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Posted on Apr 21, 2010 By Linda S. Vanden Heuvel
Social Security benefits may be paid to the spouse of a contributor in a divorce, after at least a ten year marriage. Benefits are based on the contributions of a former spouse. The benefits are ...
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Posted on Apr 16, 2010 By Linda S. Vanden Heuvel
Pursuant to Chapter 882 Wis. Stats. an adult may be adopted by any other adult who is a resident of Wisconsin. The consent of the adult to be adopted and the consent of the spouse of the adopting ...
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Posted on Apr 2, 2010 By Christopher J. MacGillis
A court may grant the injunction against the Respondent for no more than four years. The length of the injunction will depend on several considerations, including the individual facts of each case and ...
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