| Divorce Proceedings |
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| If spouses decide to divorce there are many things they must consider. First, whether or not they are going to seek separate or joint representation. If the divorce is uncontested, meaning neither party objects to it, then the spouses may seek joint representation. The spouses may also separate representation or represent themselves. However, if the divorce is contested the spouses may seek either joint or separate representation or may represent themselves. More... |
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| Assisted Care Facilities for Elderly Individuals |
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| An assisted care facility is a facility for elderly people that provides housing with assistance to the elder person. In this environment an individual has an apartment-type area to reside in. The assisted living environment provides both an independent atmosphere for the elder person along with assistance when needed.
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| Elder Individuals and Social Security |
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| Elder individuals are entitled to receive social security benefits upon turning the age of retirement, which is anywhere between 62 and 67 years of age, depending upon your circumstances and the year that the elder individual was born. Unfortunately for most retired workers the social security money received each month is not enough to live on. Currently, the maximum social security benefit that a retired worker may receive is $1,825 per month at age 65.More... |
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| Adoption by a Same-Sex Couple |
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| Any couple that choses to adopt a child must go through a rigorous background check. Often times, it may take many months or years for an adoption to be successfully completed. Although some states permit single individuals to adopt children, most states do not permit the adoption of a child by a same-sex couple.
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| Hiring an Elder Law Attorney |
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| With an aging population in the United States, elder law is becoming a recognized and specialized area of law. An elder law attorney focuses his or her practice on issues that effect the elderly population. More... |
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