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Austria Reportedly Rejects Afghan Asylum Seeker Because He Did Not "Act" Gay

On August 18, 2018, Agence France-Presse (AFP) published a troubling report about an Austrian asylum case where an Afghan asylum applicant’s application was rejected because the adjudicating officer did not believe that he acted gay.

Do It Yourself Divorce – Good or Bad?

Facing a divorce is hard enough. Facing the potential costs of divorce doesn’t make it any easier. This is why many people are turning to the “do-it-yourself” approach. But is this a good idea?

Child Support Basics in Minnesota

Child support is a common element of a divorce involving minor children, paternity, and custody actions in Minnesota. A child support order can include three different components: basic child support, medical support, and child care support.

Keep These 5 Considerations in Mind When Choosing Your Business Structure

A critical decision you will have to make early in the life of your business is determining its legal structure. The structure you choose will have implications for nearly every aspect of your business, from taxation to liability.

Pamphlets on procedure for self-represented parties

Community Legal Education Association, a lawyer supported legal access and information agency has asked me to prepare a series of pamphlets to provide a "how to and what to do" in Divorce or Separation proceedings in our Court of Queen's Bench. There are radically different procedures coming into force by the end of 2018.

U.S. Refugee Arrested on Allegations That He Committed Murder in Iraq as Member of ISIS

On August 15, 2018 (updated on Aug. 16), the Sacramento Bee reported that an Iraqi man who was residing in the Sacramento, California, after being granted refugee status, was arrested by FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force agents on charges that he killed an Iraqi police officer in 2014...

When Pedestrians are Most Vulnerable to Being Struck by a Vehicle

Walking from place to place is one of the easiest and healthiest ways to travel. Unfortunately, pedestrians also face risks when walking near roadways. Below is some information to help you understand these risks and stay safe on the road.

What Types of Cancer Patients are Eligible for SSD?

What happens when cancer strikes a family? Often, income levels drop, especially if the patient is the breadwinner. At this point, households frequently look elsewhere to supplement the financial loss, which is a smart move to help avoid mounting debt.

Do Grandparents have Visitation Rights in NY?

Visitation rights for Grandparents is a common question raised in Family Courts today. The good news is that New York is quite flexible when it comes to grandparents’ visitation. Divorce and Family Law Attorney Fred Clarke, Esq. looks at how the Courts deal with this issue.

Summary of DUI/OUI Laws for laws and penalties in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Summary of DUI/OUI Laws for laws and penalties in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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