Why every American baby deserves a fresh diaper — courtesy of the U.S. government"It's time we stop treating child care as a side issue, or a women's issue, and treat it like the national economic priority that it is for all of us," President Obama said in his recent State of the Union address. He then requested tax breaks for childcare and advocated for expanding access to paid parental leave and sick leave — important steps to be sure.... [...]
The four elements of negligence are duty, breach, causation, and damages. A plaintiff must prove all four elements. Sometimes the most fundamental issue of a negligence claim is in dispute: if the defendant even
The four elements of negligence are duty, breach, causation, and damages. A plaintiff must prove all four elements. Sometimes the most fundamental issue of a negligence claim is in dispute: if the defendant even owed a duty to... [...]
Florida lawmakers — again — weigh alimony overhaul TALLAHASSEE A “child support-esque” formula could determine the amount of alimony divorcing spouses would receive under a radical overhaul of the state’s alimony laws now in the works.In contrast to hotly contested legislation that prompted an outcry from the National Organization for Women and pitted alimony-reform advocates against divorce lawyers two years ago — and... [...]
What to Do With Your House in a Divorce Case
During your divorce, both you and your ex stand to lose a great deal, including the house you lived in together. Often, splitting marital property becomes the most complex ordeal you'll face. That's why it's important to research your state's property division laws to understand your rights.For instance, most states uphold what is called an equitable distribution of assets, which insures that... [...]
Wives With More Education Than Their Husbands Aren't Doomed To Divorce After AllAccording to previous research, women with more education than their husbands were more likely to divorce. Fortunately, new data proves that that's not the case anymore.These days, when wives have more education than their husbands, there seems to be no increased chance of divorce at all, says a new study published in the American Sociological Review this week. In... [...]
