• What Could The Repeal Of Common Law Marriage Laws In Alabama Mean For Your Estate?

    If you're an Alabama resident who has never sought the formality of a marriage ceremony, you may be relying on this state's common law marriage laws to provide your partner with the ability to legally inherit from you upon your death and carry out your end-of-life wishes if you're incapacitated in an accident. However, a change to state law taking effect in 2017 could render your common law marriage void. Read on to learn more about how changes in Alabama's common law marriage laws could affect your final wishes and what you'll need to do to maintain the legal protections you've enjoyed while cohabitating with your partner.
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  • Lost Income Guide For Car Accident Claims

    After a car accident, it's not uncommon to sue the insurance company or the at-fault party for medical coverage and pain and suffering, but you may also be entitled to lost wages and income. This should be part of your injury claim package. The following guide can help you better understand what lost wages and income claims can entail. What qualifies as lost income? The obvious type of lost income is actual wages lost because you were unable to attend your regular job.
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  • The Discovery Rule: An Exception to the Statue of Limitations

    That statute of limitations is the number of years you have to file a claim after an injury as occurred. And in most cases, if you don't file a lawsuit against the negligent party within that time frame, you have lost your chance to receive compensation for your pain, suffer, medical bills, and lost wages. However, there are exceptions to the law, and the "discovery rule" is an exception to the statute of limitations in personal injury cases.
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  • Life-Saving Steps To Take When Dealing With A Divorce

    If you are in a failing marriage, sometimes the only thing that makes sense is to get a divorce. This process is hard, but you can get through it by taking certain steps. Manage Your Finances Getting a divorce isn't always going to go smoothly. You may not even be able to see your spouse without getting into an argument, which means you need to manage your finances. As soon as you can, close all of your joint accounts.
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