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The Way You Hang Your Roll Of Toilet Paper Says A Lot About You

How do you hang your toilet paper? Under the roll and closer to the wall? Or do you hang your toilet paper over the roll? Well, a new study suggests there [...]

Yes, People Who Hang Toilet Paper Rolls This Way Often Do Make More Money

Do you 'roll over' or 'roll under'? The answer could say a lot about your personality.

What is a Land Survey: Property Surveys Explained

How Do Land Surveys Work? Are you interested in getting your property surveyed? When you are buying or selling a home, you might be advised to have a land survey carried out. But what is it, and why is the survey of property necessary? Upon entering a real estate transaction, the most common form of a property survey is a mortgage plot plan. When getting mortgage financing, one of the lender requirements you're using will have is to get the property surveyed. The…

17-year-old flees car accident in Tampa then drives into a pool

TAMPA — A teenage driver lost control of a vehicle in the Forest Hills area Wednesday evening and plowed into a neighbor's screened-in pool, police said. Koree Stanton, 17, driving a four-door

Confused Law Student Applies For Job With Federal Court That Doesn’t Exist

10 Questions for an Elder Law Attorney

Many concerns and questions can arise as we grow older. In the last decade or so, a new category of law has emerged that specializes in helping retirees answer their questions and learn their rights. Here, 10 questions for an elder law attorney.

Top 10 Mistakes Made When Hiring a Lawyer

Hiring a lawyer is an intensive process. You will often hear people complaining about their relationship with their attorney. Issues can be circumvented if you make a concerted effort to avoid the following common mistakes when hiring an attorney. Not checking a lawyer's area of expertise. Some attorneys can do well outside of their area of expertise, but many do not know the nuances in other areas of the law. Therefore, if you need a contract lawyer, do not hire a divorce attorney…

How reprocessing enables medical device innovation

Reprocessing accelerates the speed of commoditization, forcing medical device companies to innovative, according to Innovative Health.

When You Do And Do Not Need to Hire a Divorce Lawyer

Whether you should hire a divorce lawyer or not depends on whether your divorce is uncontested or not. In most cases, it is best to hire one.

3 Things a Good Divorce Lawyer Will Do for You |

To have a working relationship with your lawyer, you must know what to expect from them. Here’s what a good divorce lawyer should do for you.

Why You Should Hire A Divorce Attorney Rather Than Representing Yourself

If you have decided that your marriage is no longer working, you have a few different options available to you; you can stay together w...

Should I Hire A Divorce Lawyer or Not?

There are a lot of questions to ask in the process of ending a marriage. One is whether or not you need to hire a divorce lawyer.

How To Find Legal Advice If You Can’t Afford a Lawyer

Considering the average hourly rate for a lawyer in America ranges between $100-$300, many people can’t afford to hire an attorney. There is relief available, however, in the form of legal aid—an umbrella term for any service which provides legal assistance to those with low income. Here’s a look at your options.

It Takes a Village: Who to Consult During a Divorce?

Divorce means an endless number of things to think about, plus an endless supply of emotion to contend with at the same time. Everything you knew to be solid and secure is now uprooted and potentially at risk. Change is in the wind. Big change. That’s why it’s critical that you consult with the people[...]

Do I Even Need a Lawyer to Make a Claim?

While a lawyer is not required to make a car accident claim, it is recommended. Insurance companies will offer you as little as possible for your damages.

3 Top Factors to Consider When Choosing a Family Court Lawyer

After twenty-six years as a family court attorney, I can tell you that no divorce or custody case is ever the same as the last. The facts and people involved in each case are always different. While there may be similarities in how the family found themselves involved in a Family Court case, every person Continue Reading