Misdemeanor crimes, such as petty theft, prostitution, drug possession, and vandalism, come with penalties not everyone is able to serve. If you have been charged with a misdemeanor, you may want to hire a misdemeanor defense attorney. Here are three good reasons why you might want to do so.
You Have Dependents and No One to Care for Them
If you go to jail for a year or less, your children will end up in the foster system if their father(s) is/are not around.
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When the parents of a minor child are no longer able to care for the child, a child guardian may need to be appointed. This guardian might have any and all rights that the biological parent have, but taking on this responsibility is not for everyone. To learn more about the issue of guardianship, read on.
What is a Guardianship?
You cannot just assume guardianship over a child, even if the parents expressly ask it of you.
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If your debt situation has become unmanageable, you may be considering a chapter 7 bankruptcy. The debt load borne by a given consumer may be made up of several different debts, but many are burdened with credit card debt, medical bills, and tax debts. It's widely known that you cannot get your tax debts discharged with a chapter 7 bankruptcy filing, but that information is not entirely accurate. Read on to find out more about how bankruptcy treats the money you owe to Uncle Sam.
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A careless divorce can consume a huge chunk of your marital assets, but it doesn't have to be that way. The following tips can easily help you divorce on a small budget:
Work Together
You may be tired of living together as a married couple, but you will need to work with each other if you want to have a cheap divorce. You will need to agree on which appraisers to use, when to schedule negotiation meetings, and when to ditch DIY efforts for professional service.
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During your divorce, there are a number of things you should do to help protect yourself, your family and your assets. If you aren't careful, you could end up owing money in your divorce settlement and could be left without anything at all. Divorce is the time when you need to pay close attention, be well-informed, and ask questions so you understand so you don't end up making mistakes that you can't take back.
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