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Extortion

Extortion

Extortion occurs when a person threatens another individual to receive money, goods, or services in exchange for not carrying out the threat. The offender uses some sort of leverage to induce an individual to cooperate, such as threatening to inflict physical harm, release secret information or information harmful to a person’s reputation, or accuse the person of a crime. Extortion …

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The Difference between Assault and Battery

The Difference between Assault and Battery

Assault and battery are both crimes that both involve hurting another individual. Depending on the severity of the crime, both assault and battery can be charged as misdemeanors or as felonies. Like other crimes, the penalty for an assault and/or battery conviction will be more severe if the perpetrator has a prior conviction. Even relatively minor assault and battery cases …

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Parental Rights

Parental Rights

One of the fundamental areas of family law relates to parental rights. This area of family law covers a wide range of topics all dealing with the relationship between a parent and child as well as the rights of a parent in regards to their child. Having children is a great responsibility and parents will be responsible for the well …

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Divorce

Benefits of an Uncontested Divorce

There are many benefits to an uncontested divorce. They tend to be the easiest and lowest stress option and are certainly the cheapest option. An uncontested divorce will be handled quickly. It is sometimes possible to come to an amicable agreement with regard to division of assets, child support and spousal support. Children in an Uncontested Divorce For children, an …

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Divorce

Divorce

Realizing that divorce is necessary and in your future is never an easy time. Divorce is one of the most difficult experiences you will ever have to face, whether or not children are involved. The divorce process can be long and complicated and divorce law can be difficult to navigate without proper guidance and education on the matter. Most individuals …

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Lawyer

Legal Advice for Same Sex Couples

Choosing the right family law attorney can seem like an intimidating task– divorce and related areas are emotionally charged processes which require an attorney with both the compassion and knowledge to help you through the experience. You are going through one of the most difficult times in your life. Your need a family law attorney to provide the personal care …

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