Category: Legal Law
Information on Divorce, Dissolution of Marriage, Legal Separation and Annulment in California
Going through a divorce is arguably one of the worst things you will ever go through in your life. Emotionally, going through a divorce is analogous to going through a death in the family. The proper term for a divorce in the state of California is “dissolution of marriage.” The difference between a divorce and…
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The “Any Occupation Review”: What to Expect and How to Appeal
Have you received an “any occupation review” letter from your long-term disability insurance company? After you’ve been receiving long-term disability benefits for a certain number of months, usually 12 or 24 months, the definition of disability you must meet will change. The letter from the long-term disability insurance company will usually include a copy of…
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Appropriate Objections in a Deposition
Have you ever taken a statement and your opponent has continually made inappropriate objections? One after another: “Irrelevant”; “rumours;” “assumes facts that are not in evidence”, “asks for an opinion”. Hateful, isn’t it? Or even worse, a lawyer makes oral objections blatantly designed to coach the witness, such as: “Calculated to mislead the jury into…
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The SAT – What to Expect
The SAT reasoning test is a standardized test used for college admissions. It was formerly known as the Scholastic Aptitude Test or SAT I. Published by the College Board, a nonprofit organization, the SAT is administered seven times a year. Currently, SAT scores range from 600 to 2400, and the test is divided into three…
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Considering a junior golf membership? Engage young players with this history lesson
Kids these days often seem to have no appreciation for the history of golf. Unfortunately, with their smartphones and video games, many modern children don’t get much interaction with sports. However, for those youngsters interested in learning from the stories of the past, golf has a lot to teach. These are just a few highlights…
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Five Essential Leadership Traits: The Martha Stewart Story from Kmart to Macy’s
Not long ago, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia (MSLO) seemed doomed. Kmart, its largest licensed household goods outlet, was in Chapter 11, closing hundreds of stores. Her magazine was being challenged by her rival Rosie O’Donnell’s new upstart competitor. Major television stations were canceling her daily show and critics were saying the show would not finish…
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Makiwara Training
Shigeru Kimura Sensei 9th Dan Tani-Ha Shitoryu Shukokai delivered a punch that was like being hit by a cannonball. Kimura Sensei had won the Japan Karate Championship two years in a row. His technique was unbelievably fast, sharp, and decisive. However, there was a problem. Tani Sensei, Mabuni Kenwa’s best student and founder of Tani-Ha…
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Is your girlfriend testing you to see if you try to win her back?
There are many reasons why girlfriends leave their boyfriends. In most situations, the woman clearly wants to put an end to things that are not up to her expectations. Sometimes, however, there is a slightly devious reason for breaking up. I’m talking about a test of her commitment to her relationship. If this is the…
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5 Questions to Ask Your Criminal Lawyer
Almost everyone needs the help of a criminal defense attorney at one time or another. Whether it’s for themselves, family or friends, when the time comes it’s important to have the right man for the job. Here are five questions to ask your criminal defense lawyer to make sure he is the right lawyer for…
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The secret of the law of attraction is to feel good
The “secret” to mastering the Law of Attraction is to feel good. This may not seem like a big secret. In fact, it’s so simple and straightforward that it can easily go unnoticed. It would be easier, in a way, if the secret was to memorize a long and difficult chant or mantra in an…
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