If you've been evicted, you may think that you have no legal recourse. However, that's not actually the case, especially if you believe that you've been wrongfully evicted. If you have your eviction order, the first thing you need to do is hire an attorney. Next, follow the steps that are provided here.
Understand the Eviction Laws
If your landlord has served you with an eviction order, it's important that you understand the eviction laws in your state.
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Workplace injuries can be a depressingly common risk for employees in almost any type of job. To protect these workers and their employers, there are insurance policies that can provide compensation to workers that have suffered workplace injuries. However, these policies are often misunderstood by both workers and business leaders.
Myth: All Employees Are Protected Under Worker's Compensation Policies
While worker's compensation coverage is an extremely common type of protection, there are exceptions for some industries and business types.
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Creating a custody arrangement with your partner after the two of you have decided to divorce can be a very tricky matter. Deciding who will be the main custodial parent might be tough if both of you want to hold that title and position. It's a bit easier if you're still on speaking terms, but even if you are, there are still treacherous roads that must be navigated for everything to work.
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One of the steps in the bankruptcy process is to meet with your various creditors. Early in the process of declaring bankruptcy, you'll want to hire a bankruptcy attorney who specializes in such matters and begin to compile a list of those to whom you owe money. This list may vary considerably, and include large-scale institutions such as banks and financing companies, as well as smaller creditors such as friends and family members.
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One of the only times you will have to appear in court when filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy is for a meeting of the creditors, and this typically takes place within just a few weeks after you file for Chapter 7. Some of your creditors may show up to this hearing, but they will only show up if they want to object to the discharge of the debt you owe them.
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