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In today’s real estate market, closing on a new home can feel like nothing short of a miracle. The stress of finding a home, putting in a bid, and negotiating to get that home you love is finally over, and you can move in and live happily ever after. Except sometimes, a new issue arises, and you might feel like you were deceived in the sale. When this happens, some buyers will pursue legal action against the sellers. Here are a few examples of common errors sellers make that may result in a lawsuit.
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Child custody is one of the most difficult parts of divorce, and it can become particularly fraught during the holiday season. If you’re facing a divorce and wondering how to navigate shared custody throughout the holidays, it’s important that you address these issues early on in the divorce proceedings; doing so can make the ensuing years easier to handle—for you, your ex, and your children. Here are a few tips to help you through creating a holiday schedule when determining child custody, as well as navigating the holidays as co-parents year after year.
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At The Harr Law Firm, dealing with cases of discrimination is one of our areas of expertise. We’ve worked on countless cases dealing with discrimination based on race, gender, religion, and many other protected categories. Now, we’re working to prevent discrimination against some of our most vulnerable citizens—children. We are currently leading a class action lawsuit against the Volusia County School Board for mistreatment of disabled students. Here’s what you need to know.
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Division of assets in a divorce can get complicated very quickly. While certain assets—like cash savings—are simple to divide, many other asset types can often be difficult to distribute equitably. Retirement accounts are an example of a financial asset that can be complicated during the division process, as many of these accounts are in one spouse’s name, and liquidating them for equal division has tax implications. So how are retirement accounts usually divided in a divorce? Keep reading to learn more.
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In a divorce, it can often be helpful to involve a neutral third party to assist with divorce negotiations. This means involving a person outside of you, your spouse, and your respective attorneys (because your attorney’s job is to support your own best interests, they’re not considered a neutral party). Typically, there are two methods for involving a third party in your divorce process: arbitration and mediation. What are the differences between these two options and what do they entail? Keep reading to find out.
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Every divorce is unique, and should be approached in a way that is appropriate for the individuals involved and their specific circumstances. High-asset divorces, in particular, have unique circumstances that set them apart from most divorces, and it’s important that you understand the correct way to handle a separation with so much at stake. We’ve outlined some basic dos and don’ts of high-asset divorces below, but we strongly encourage you to speak with our divorce attorneys to get a better understanding of the exact actions you should take in your unique circumstances.
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A divorce is an emotionally taxing and highly stressful time in your life. It’s natural to want to vent to your friends and family members about the divorce process itself, or even about your ex. But speaking to others about your divorce can have negative consequences for you during your divorce proceedings. What you might think of as an innocent way to let off some steam, your ex might be able to use against you. Keep reading to learn more.
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Many people assume that a divorce must be handled in a courtroom, but that’s actually not true. Many divorces can be settled outside of court, saving both parties a great deal of time, money, and stress. If you’re hoping to settle your divorce outside of court, and believe your ex will be willing to work with you on this, here are the steps you’ll need to follow.
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Defamation is one of a few exceptions to the First Amendment; freedom of speech does not apply if the statement is false and causes harm to another person or party. Both individuals and businesses can sue for damages resulting from defamatory statements, but what do these two types of cases have in common with each other, and how do they differ? Keep reading to find out.
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There are many aspects of a divorce that can become complicated, but one of the most consistently complex areas of divorce is asset division. In addition to the difficulties of assessing and valuing shared property, emotions can create additional tension and disagreements over how assets are divided. In the United States, most states follow an equitable-division law, which means marital assets are divided equally. But what about assets you own overseas? How is your foreign property divided? Keep reading to learn more?
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