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Bankruptcy Business Criminal Defense Employee Benefits Family Immigration Insurance Intellectual Property Employment Medical Malpractice Personal Injury Real Estate Social Security Tax Trusts Workers Compensation Divorce Divorce: Modifying Child Support FAQs by Melissa Heinig Family law courts typically calculate child support by considering a number of factors, including the parents' incomes and how much time the child spends in each household. Although circumstances may change over time, th... read more How Much Does Divorce Cost in North Carolina? by Lawyers.com We recently surveyed our North Carolina readers to find out about their experiences with divorce in their state. Here’s what we found out. How Much Does Divorce Cost in North Carolina? According to our survey, the av... read more martindale-nolo research Divorce Without Children: How Much Does It Cost and How Long Does It Take? read article Total Average Cost Average Duration talk to a Divorce attorney See Divorce Firms in Fremont, CA click here Bankruptcy Types of Debt and Debt Collection Practices by Amy Loftsgordon Secured debts are tied to an asset that becomes collateral for the debt. A house, for example, is the collateral for a mortgage. A car is collateral for a car loan. If you don't pay the debt, the lender takes and sells t... read more Homeowner's Options When Facing Foreclosure by Amy Loftsgordon Your mortgage payment is probably the biggest expense in your family budget. When money is tight and you've cut as much of your other expenses as possible, it still may be hard to make mortgage payments. Missing those pa... read more How Do Reverse Mortgages Work? Does Bankruptcy Help? Survey on Experiences With Chapter 7 Versus Chapter 13 view all articles martindale-nolo research Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: How Much Does It Cost? read article average cost $2,500-$3,500 Attorneys’ fees for Chapter 13 bankruptcy typically range from $2,500 to $3,500, with an average of $3,000. talk to a Bankruptcy attorney See Bankruptcy Firms in Fremont, CA click here Consumer Protection Consumer Protection Laws by Cara O'Neill Be familiar with consumer protection laws, government enforcement agencies, and your power to sue to enforce your rights. read more Frequently Asked Warranty Questions by Amy Loftsgordon Learn the basics about product warranties in our Warranty FAQs. read more talk to a Consumer Protection attorney See Consumer Protection Firms in Fremont, CA click here Criminal Law Classification of Crimes: Misdemeanors, Felonies, and More by Micah Schwartzbach Learn the difference between felonies, misdemeanors, wobblers, and infractions. read more Criminal Charges: What Do They Mean? by Micah Schwartzbach From arrest to the charging decision and beyond, criminal cases involve a series of critical stages. read more Plea Bargains and Guilty Pleas view all articles martindale-nolo research Does a DUI Lawyer Give You a Better Outcome? Is It Worth the Cost? read article Average Cost Depending on Representation Average Duration Depending on Representation talk to a Criminal Law attorney See Criminal Law Firms in Fremont, CA click here Personal Injury What to Do After an Accident or Injury by Neil Goodman It isn't easy to think clearly in the minutes and hours after an accident or injury. Here's a checklist to help you protect yourself and your legal rights. read more How Much is My Personal Injury Claim Worth? by Neil Goodman It's one of the first questions on the minds of injured claimants, so let's take a look at how lawyers (and insurance companies) figure out the value of a personal injury case. read more What If I Crash a Rental Car and I Didn't Buy the Insurance? Are There Tax Consequences for Filing a Personal Injury Claim? What is Negligence in a Personal Injury Case? Can I Sue for a Defective Product If I'm Not Injured? view all articles talk to a Personal Injury attorney See Personal Injury Firms in Fremont, CA click here Taxation Tax Deduction for a Net Operating Loss (NOL) by Stephen Fishman Figuring out how much you can deduct for an NOL is complicated but your potential tax savings makes it worth your time to learn how it works. read more Your Tax Return Filing Status After Divorce by Stephen Fishman The filing status you choose after divorce can save you money or cost you money in the form of lost deductions and credits. read more talk to a Taxation attorney See Taxation Firms in Fremont, CA click here Trusts and Estates Life Estates by Betsy Simmons Hannibal A life estate allows lifetime use of a home before it passes to the final beneficiaries. read more Guardianship FAQ by Lawyers.com Learn the basics about court appointed guardians. read more Challenging a Will May Leave You with Nothing Common Questions: Trusts Modifying or Terminating a Trust Trusts & Estates: Finding a Good Lawyer view all articles talk to a Trusts and Estates attorney See Trusts and Estates Firms in Fremont, CA click here Business Law When Can Your Business Sue for Breach of Contract? by Lawyers.com Dealing with people who fail to perform as promised is part of doing business. When a contract with your business is breached, how do you know when it's time to sue? read more Getting Out of a Contract by Lawyers.com Contracts are legally binding agreements. While you cannot get out of one simply because you have changed your mind, there are legally acceptable reasons to void a contract. read more talk to a Business Law attorney See Business Law Firms in Fremont, CA click here Medical Malpractice Do I Have a Medical Malpractice Case? by David Goguen Understanding whether you have a valid claim means understanding when a medical error rises to the level of medical malpractice. read more Medical Malpractice: Can I Sue the Hospital? by Lawyers.com It's true that a hospital or other care facility can be liable for medical malpractice, but when a doctor's medical negligence is at issue, much depends on the nature of the relationship between the facility and the prac... read more Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Filing Requirements Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Statute of Limitations Medical Malpractice Damages—and Damage "Caps" view all articles martindale-nolo research How Much Do Medical Malpractice Lawyers Charge? read article average cost 31% The average contingency fee percentage for medical malpractice attorneys was 31%, though 33% was the most common fee. talk to a Medical Malpractice attorney See Medical Malpractice Firms in Fremont, CA click here Legal Professionals Build Your Business Canadian Lawyers About Us Contact Us Terms of Use Privacy Policy Do Not...