Different Types Of Probation To Know About When Facing Criminal Charges

Posted on: 17 July 2019
If you are currently awaiting a trial or a plea bargain for criminal charges you are facing, you should realize that there is a good chance the court may place you on probation. Probation is a form of punishment for a crime, but there are different types of probation, and it is important to understand the differences in these. Here are three of the most common forms. Informal probation The least severe form of probation is called informal probation, and with this type, you will have to follow a list of rules given to you by a probation officer, but you will not have to check in with the officer very often.
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3 Major Mistakes That People Should Avoid When Filing For Social Security Disability Benefits

Posted on: 22 May 2019
If you've become disabled through an illness or injury, you may hope to receive Social Security Disability benefits — and rightly so! After all, you paid into the program the whole time you were working so that it would be there for you if something like this happened. However, there's a long list of things that you have to do when you file to make sure that your claim is approved.
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Child Custody: What Factors Courts May Take Into Consideration

Posted on: 18 March 2019
When it comes to the laws of child custody, the courts are looking at the best interests of the child. The goal is to award custody to the parent who can best meet the needs of the child. This can be very complex, and the courts have a variety of factors that they take into consideration when making their final decision. Here are four of them explained in some detail.
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How The Government Shutdown Could Affect Your Divorce

Posted on: 15 January 2019
The 2018-2019 government shutdown is officially the longest in United States history -- and that could have unexpected consequences for a number of divorces and custody cases around the nation.  Whether you're reading this after the shutdown is finally over or it's still ongoing, here are the things you should be prepared to encounter: 1. Support payments may be delayed for quite a while. If either you or your spouse is a federal employee on furlough or a government contractor whose payments are delayed due to the shutdown, child support and alimony payments can be an issue.
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