Exploring Civil Case Proceedings

Exploring Civil Case Proceedings

  • QDRO: What It Means To Your Divorce

    With the divorce process leading to so much stress and confusion, it can be easy to focus attention on the big issues like child custody and the division of property and debt. You shouldn't let this focus allow you to neglect a potentially valuable perk of divorce, the QDRO. The Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) allows divorcing spouses some special privileges in regards to retirement plans, so read on to learn more.

  • What Is Jury Nullification And How Can It Help Your Case?

    Chances are you've heard about jury nullification from the occasional reference in modern media. There have even been a number of high profile court cases where the issue of jury nullification has come up, such as the case involving Ammon Bundy and several other participants of the recent Oregon standoff. Jury nullification is an interesting and sometimes contentious element of the judicial process. The following not only sheds more light on the issue, but also how it could potentially affect your criminal case.

  • Polygamous Partings: What To Do When Your Boyfriend Divorces Your Girlfriend

    Although an estimated 30,000 to 50,000 people are involved in polygamous "marriages," the law doesn't support this type of non-traditional relationship. People can be sexually and/or romantically involved with as many individuals as they want at the same time. However, they can only be legally married to one person at a time. This can present significant problems for the unmarried persons in the relationship when the married couple legally separate. Here are some of the challenges you may face and what you can do to protect yourself.

  • Five Important Financial Considerations To Keep In Mind In A Divorce

    Divorce is an emotionally stressful time for many people; it is easy to overlook financial details during the entire process, especially if the other issues, such as child custody, are in the forefront. However, failing to pay attention to the matters of dollars and cents can be devastating to the parties in a divorce. That is why you should keep the following financial considerations in mind when you are going through or about to go through a divorce:

  • 5 Signs That You May Be Experiencing Pregnancy Discrimination In Your Job

    If you are pregnant or are a woman who may become pregnant, then you risk experiencing discrimination at work. Below you will find five of the common ways that women experience discrimination against pregnancy at their work.  Your Employer Asks If You Are Pregnant or Plan to Become Pregnant Soon  This may be a question that a potential employer asks during a job interview or your current employer asks before deciding who to promote into a demanding position.

  • About Me

    Exploring Civil Case Proceedings

    Hello and welcome, I'm Winfred Paulo. I have a passion for civil court cases of all kinds. Some time back, I ended up in the thick of a civil case after a lengthy dispute with my neighbor. The dispute went on for years and ended badly with an incident that landed us both in court. We had to prove our side of the case in an effort to obtain a positive outcome and recoup our losses. Unfortunately, I lost the case due to a lack of evidence. Since then, I've maintain a strong interest in civil cases and their proceedings. I will share information about civil cases on this site to help others understand these proceedings better. I may talk about legal terms, and expected outcomes for each case type. I hope you visit often to learn more. Thanks for stopping by my website.