One of the best ways to protect yourself when driving or riding in a vehicle is to wear your seat belt. These simple safety devices may be something you take for granted, but they save lives every day. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention explains increasing...
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What happens when an officer refuses your visa application?
If you apply for a visitor visa and a consular officer rejects it, this will be a big disappointment. Immigrating to another country is stressful enough as it is, and visitor visas are not easy to get. There are multiple reasons for which a visa examiner might turn...
Is this debt collector misrepresentation?
When debt collectors try to collect, they have to abide by the rules set down by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). However, some of them do not abide by these rules and will instead make illegal choices in an attempt to get their money faster. This can...
Why and how to choose a guardian for your child
Contrary to popular belief, estate planning is not just for the elderly. Adults of any age should consider making an estate plan, but it is especially important to you if you have minor children. If you and your children's other parent both died before they turned 18,...
What is the difference between complete and incomplete SCIs?
It is important to understand the ramifications and liability of a spinal cord injury. SCIs often risk permanent physical effects on your motor function. Surgery, recovery and rehabilitation rack up thousands of dollars in medical debt — and often millions over your...
Is it time to review your plan?
Making an estate plan serves as a time-consuming process, with a lot of difficult matters to cover. Most people feel relieved when they finally finish theirs. But finishing the estate plan is far from the end of maintaining it. In fact, the maintenance of an estate...
How parental alienation can affect your children and your divorce
When one spouse attempts to distance their child from the other parent, they are guilty of parental alienation. Typical examples of alienating behavior include insulting, belittling, or physically keeping the child away from the other parent. Divorce is already a...
How does sole custody affect children?
When opting for a type of child custody after divorce, you have several options to go through. Two of the most common include sole and joint or shared custody. Sole custody remains a good option in certain cases, especially when one spouse faces allegations of abuse...
Revisiting your California estate plan amid divorce
As someone who created a California estate plan while married, you may want to take a second look at your plan if you and your husband or wife decide to go your separate ways. Many married individuals play significant roles in the estate plans of their spouses....
How do I qualify for an H-1B specialty occupation visa?
An important aspect of applying for an employment visa is knowing which type you need. If you apply for the wrong one, immigration officials will deny your application. One option you have is the H-1B visa. According to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services,...