In the past year, the United States has witnessed an 8.5% increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). In other words, in the spring of 2022 (as compared to spring of 2021), it is 8.5% more expensive to pay for a mix of basic consumer goods such as food, gas, and other necessities. The impact …
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Divorce can be stressful on most married couples, but especially so for military couples. Understanding the complicated issues in a military divorce will allow you and your spouse to make better decisions and allow for a smoother end to your marriage. A military divorce can be quite different than a civilian divorce because it involves …
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If you have ever had one or two drinks, perfectly capable of driving, and been pulled over by the police, you have probably been issued a DUI. Drunk driving tickets have become more common as California continues to strengthen its driving laws. However, you may have a good chance of fighting your ticket and avoiding …
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Child custody process is generally very emotionally driven and can be one of the most stressful aspects of a family law case. Although you can regain lost assets, you can never regain time lost with your child. This is why it is important to have an experienced Stockton child custody attorney on your side during …
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The National Minimum Drinking Age Act was enacted in 1984 that set the minimum drinking age at 21. States are also required to abide by this federal law by prohibiting those under the age of 21 from purchase or publicly possessing alcoholic drinks. Despite this law, the CDC reports that underage alcohol consumption is remains …
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One of the most common reasons why people file bankruptcy is financial hardships resulting from unexpected events, such as a job loss and medical issues. However, regardless of how often a job loss can occur or how quickly expensive medical bills can add up, it is a big decision to file for bankruptcy – and …
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Having a criminal conviction on your record can complicate your life completely. You may not have been able to avoid the conviction of the charges against you, but you may be able to have the conviction expunged from your record. Although true expungement does not exist in California, there may be options to clean your …
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If you are facing criminal charges, it is imperative that you immediately find effective legal representation. Even if you think the facts of your case are not in your favor, having the best possible criminal representation can mean the difference between jail time and probation, or having your life and reputation destroyed with a felony …
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