In the back story of the movie The Lincoln Lawyer the cocky attorney Mickey Haller pressures a character named Jesus Martinez to take a plea deal for murdering a prostitute. Haller believed the defendant was guilty, but as Martinez serves time in a rough prison, Haller discovers he was innocent.
You may find yourself identifying with Martinez, if you are charged with a serious crime and there is plenty of circumstantial evidence that makes you look guilty.
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A spouse has three motivations to hide assets and money in a divorce and these include the settlement, alimony, and child support. You can try to be reasonable in your demands so alleviate the other mate's fears and this may help things go to a fair conclusion for all. However, the sad fact is that some soon-to-be exes are not interested in honest negotiation. You need to be aware of the five current means that divorcing spouses can use to hide income and drain marital assets.
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It is quite natural as a parent for you to worry about your children. Nothing is more worrisome than wondering how your children's actions and behaviors can be met with painful and uncomfortable consequences. Juvenile hall, juvenile delinquency, and juvenile courts come to mind when you catch your son or daughter making a bad choice. Yet, in spite of what you have heard, how much do you really know about juvenile detention?
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Losing a job can be a very stressful and troubling time in your life. Unemployment benefits are available to help cushion the blow of losing a job if you qualify for them.
Applying for Unemployment
If you have lost your job, the first step to receiving unemployment benefits is to apply for them. Your state unemployment office will assist you in this process. After applying for benefits, your state will contact your former employer.
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Many parents consider moving out of town immediately after a divorce to help them and their children get a fresh start. While moving does have its advantages, there are also several considerations that you need to take into account to help your children thrive during this new phase of their lives.
Emotional Issues
Children who move away from one of their parents will need strong support to help cope with the change.
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