How to Prepare for CourtAuthor’s note from Attorney Howard Iken: This article provides guidance on court appearances for criminal, civil, and family law cases, emphasizing the need for legal representation due to the complexity of court procedures. Prior to a court date, individuals should observ...
While many of the cases involve disputes over state laws that will be decided by state courts, some cases may wind up before the U.S. Supreme Court, though many observers believe the court will try to stay out of the election. Ever since the high court's controversial ruling in Bush v....
Step 4: Get Employed as a Court Reporter Apply for a job as a court reporter within the judicial system. Someone searching for a court reporting job would typically look directly to courts for employment. However, the better route is to find a local newspaper or to go to an unemployment ...
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In most cases, you will want or need to request a copy of the transcript of your original court case. There are usually fees associated with this, and sometimes you have to pay a bond up front. The courthouse has forms for requesting this transcript, and once that is done, they will ...
the agency's workforce hit a 25-year low as the number of people claiming benefits kept going up. When we took a close look at Social Security's annual reports to congress, we discovered something else has been going up as well: the amount of money the agency has been clawi...
It’s also possible to borrow from your 401(k) or to use a home equity loan to pay debt, but you do risk your retirement savings and your home in those cases. Create a budget and stick to it If you feel like you don’t have enough money to pay down debt, getting clear on your...
The proceedings that take place in a court of law are a matter of public record. This means that the public is legally allowed to view the information and details contained in the court record. Divorce proceedings, bankruptcy cases, criminal offenses, la
This requirement is an effort to reduce the number of cases that go to court. Some contracts you sign may also require mediation before you can file a lawsuit in the event of a dispute. If you do arrive at a solution in mediation, you can make it legally binding by writing up a ...
So acknowledge this hard time. Grieve it. Then go be brave, because you’re worthy of love, joy and a full life. And if you’d like to hear some real stories of how other people have worked through divorce, tune intoThe Dr. John Delony Showwhere I coach live callers on how to im...