Mesothelioma Cancer Law October 13, 2005

Mesothelioma cancer law has evolved as a result of the huge spike in cases of mesothelioma cancer due to asbestos inhalation. Mesothelioma cancer law is really a form of personal injury law.

Asbestos Removal Laws October 12, 2005

Asbestos removal laws vary somewhat from state to state, but nearly all asbestos removal laws require that asbestos removal be done by licensed professionals who are trained in asbestos removal (also known as asbestos abatement).

Old Deluder Satan Law 

The Old Deluder Satan Law, though unusually named, had a sincere and important purpose.

Reasonable Visitation Rights in Florida 

Are reasonable visitation rights in Florida possible to achieve? The term “reasonable visitation” almost always means that it won’t be, in Florida or anywhere else.

Arbitration and Mediation as Alternative Dispute Resolution October 9, 2005

Arbitration and mediation, such as divorce mediation, are forms of ADR (alternative dispute resolution) designed to help people reach a settlement without going to court. Nearly any legal dispute can be arbitrated or mediated.

Bankruptcy for Debt Relief? 

Bankruptcy can be a way to obtain debt relief from crushing credit card debt and other debts, but it should not be entered into lightly.

Does the Child Support Paying Parent Get the Tax Deduction? 

Tax relief for paying child support is not available to non-custodial parents. The tax deduction still goes to the parent with primary custody unless there is an agreement or court order otherwise.

Insurance and Structured Settlement for Personal Injury Award 

Insurance settlements and personal injury awards may take the form of structured settlements, which may be a particularly good idea if you are of retirement age.

Can I Deduct Gambling Losses on My Taxes? 

Gambling losses can sometimes be claimed on your taxes as a deductible expense, but only to the extent that you declare gambling winnings on your taxes.

Is My Email Spam? Can I Be Sued for Spamming? 

Spam isn’t just in the eye of the receiver. The Federal anti-spam law, CAN-SPAM, dictates certain requirements for the sending of email, but most private individuals don’t need to worry about it.

Change of Child Custody After Child Has Already Been Moved Away? 

Can child custody be changed over to the non-custodial parent after the other parent has already moved away with the child?