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A statistician named Nathan Yau was curious about whether or not occupation could be used as a predictor of divorce, so he decided to look at the U.S. Census data from 2015 to see what he could determine. What were the results? Well, if you’re married to a casino...
Most people use their last will and testament to pass on assets to their designated heirs after they die. Some also opt for using a trust to pass on assets and other valuables. Basically, a trust is a legal arrangement in which you can place your possessions so they...
If you drink, the key to avoiding driving under the influence (DUI) charges is not to operate your vehicle while you are impaired. This does not always mean that you should target the legal limit; you can get a DUI if you are under the limit of 0.08%. That said,...
Young children are completely dependent on their parents. Even teenagers and college students often need financial, practical, and emotional support from their parents. If anything happens to you, your children will be in a particularly vulnerable position. As soon as...
Contracts allow two parties planning to do business to spell out their obligations. The terms and conditions in these agreements are what contracted parties have agreed to resolve their differences should a dispute arise. As a business owner, you should always try to...
Property owners and construction professionals often have to make minor concessions to one another during major projects. Property owners don't want to pay everything upfront and risk the contractor disappearing with their money and not doing the work. Contractors...
Each state has laws governing how it deals with crime. Assault, for example, can occur in more than one way in North Dakota. The possible penalties of an assault conviction also vary, depending upon the nature of the alleged crime. If you are facing a possible assault...
Dividing assets after divorce is something many couples struggle to do on their own. As a result, they have to report their assets to the court, and then the court determines the proper way to split up those assets. However, some spouses decide that they don’t want to...
It's not uncommon for the breadwinner of the family to carry a significant burden on their shoulders. They often worry about how their heirs will continue to thrive without them once they're gone. It can be particularly important for a testator to have the comfort in...
If you are about to divorce, you are probably dreading the thought of going to court. As you know, it can take a lot of time and money to settle a divorce through litigation. What you might not know is that there is an easier way. Mediation is an alternative form of...