If you're like many people who regularly peruse real estate listings, you've probably been tempted a time or two to explore the option of purchasing a property that's been foreclosed on. However, you've probably also heard that buying a foreclosure can be a complex process. Although it's true that there are typically more hoops to jump through with buying a foreclosed property than with a traditional home purchase, it's far from impossible — especially with the help of a good real estate lawyer to help you navigate any twists and turns that may come along.

Given the opportunity to live longer, most would not hesitate. Medical advances that result in longer lives, however, come with a price tag. Some older adults are finding medical costs taking up more and more of their income and some of them are now on fixed incomes. Medical bills, though, are just the beginning of financial troubles for senior citizens who are dealing with rising housing, food, fuel, and utility costs as well.

Slipping and falling can result in a serious injury. If this happens to you on someone else's property or at a business, you could have the opportunity to file a personal injury lawsuit if you can provide the property owner acted negligently. Here is some information about a slip and fall personal injury lawsuit: Who Is Liable for Your Injuries? When determining liability for a slip and fall accident, you first must find out if there was any negligence at play.

When you start a small business, you likely have your mind set on turning a profit as quickly as possible and establishing the brand in your community. Few things can disrupt these goals as quickly as facing a lawsuit — especially early on in the venture. Lawsuits are always difficult to deal with, but when you may lack the funds to fight the suit because your business is still new, they can be absolutely devastating.

When you've been injured while riding your motorcycle and decided to retain a motorcycle accident attorney and fight for a settlement from the other driver, you have to be prepared for the other driver's attorney to fight back. One way that the attorney will attempt to absolve his or her client from responsibility is to suggest that you were doing something that contributed to the accident. If the police report indicates otherwise, the attorney may then choose to focus on the safety gear that you may or may not have been wearing — arguing that your lack of safety gear was a contributing factor in your injury.

Did you know that one-third of all families in homeless shelters in New York City are there as a result of domestic violence? Statistics also suggest that one in every four women will be the victim of domestic violence and three million men are the victim of physical assault every year. If you are in an abusive marriage, your first priority should be to get yourself and your children to safety.

Did you recently marry someone who is a citizen of a country other than the United States? Are you in the process of filing a family petition so he or she can get get a green card and join you in the states? Many people believe that visas are automatic after marriage. The truth is that there are still a number of steps that you and your spouse must take. One of the final and most important steps is an interview with a U.

If you have been accused of robbing a store, and you are not the perpetrator that should be punished for the crime, you will need to enlist the help of a criminal defense attorney, like Andrew H P Norton, to represent you in court. Being unjustly accused is an unfortunate experience, but if you have facts that prove your innocence, the charges will most likely be dropped. Here are some tips to use when battling a theft conviction.

A wrongful death claim occurs when a person or organization is responsible for the death of another. If you feel that you have the right to file one after suffering the loss of a loved one, it is important you understand whether or not you have the right to sue, who you can sue, and what you have to prove.  Why Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit? A wrongful death lawsuit can be filed by the survivors of the decedent.

If you have suffered a bodily injury after falling on someone's property, you probably want to sue the property owner. Most of the time, there is an insurance policy that protects property owners in this situation. However, there are times when getting compensation is not going to be easy; in fact, you may not get any at all. You need to contact a lawyer experienced in handling slip and fall cases to find out if you have a case at all.

Generally, once a couple is married the next step is to start a family. Whether they begin having children right away or later, this is a decision that both partners must agree on. According to the U.S. Supreme Court, the decision to have a child or not have a child is a private, personal one. No one, not even a spouse, can force a woman to have a child. On that same note, no one can force a woman to have an abortion.

The media is always talking about frivolous personal injury claims, and the stories covered often portray the plaintiff as vindictive or money-hungry. If you've been injured, you might feel disinclined to file a claim because you don't want to be thought of in such a negative way. However, what the media doesn't tell you is that people are winning their cases, and that they are able to do this because courts are recognizing their injuries and agree that they should be compensated for them.

If you have been injured or made ill due to unsafe products or service, there are some important factors you should consider to make sure you have a good case and will be satisfied with the result. This article will discuss reasonable expectations and the basic requirements of a consumer injury lawsuit. Necessary Components of a Good Case A personal injury attorney will have the knowledge about state and federal laws, plus the experience to help you decide if you have a case worth pursuing.

The American public is bombarded by statistics regarding divorce on a seemingly daily basis. While we know that many marriages end in divorce, few people take the time to realize that as of 2011, 15.4% of people over the age of 50 were divorced. These "gray divorcees" face special challenges when it comes to dissolving their marriages, and here are 2 things that should be given special consideration if you ever find the need to divorce after you reach your 50s.