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According to their ability, both parents have a legal duty to support their children during and after the marriage is over.
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When an officer pulls a driver over in the nighttime, he or she is on the alert to see if the driver is under the influence. He or she begins observations when approaching the car.
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There are specialized occupations that potential employers may use foreign nationals to fill by using an H-1B visa. This type of visa last 3 years and may be extended for another 3. This process gives the employee the opportunity to obtain a green card, which can lead to becoming a U.S. citizen. Some of the highly skilled fields that qualify are accountants, architects, chemists, computer analysts, computer programmers, engineers, physicians, attorneys, pharmacists, graphic designers, higher managerial personnel and specialized nurses. A student visa may be turned into an H-1B visa. It’s always smart to consult with an immigration lawyer beforehand. Read on and get more information.
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Sometimes judges allow the use bail money as a guarantee the suspect being released will return to court at the appointed time. Here you will find a useful glossary of bail terms that may come in handy should you ever have to post bail. Read on and discover the legal meaning of bail, bail bond, bail bondsman, commitment, excessive bail, executive clemency, O.R., own recognizance, pardon, suspended sentence, time served and admission to bail.
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There are many types of employer discrimination and all are illegal. Protect yourself by learning what these terms mean. Here you will find a glossary on employee discrimination terms. Really understand what sexual orientation, disability, gender, age and pregnancy discrimination are and know what sexual harassment, grievance and intentional infliction of emotional distress mean. Read on and get knowledgeable.
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In a very general sense, "ordinary and necessary expenses" are subtracted from "gross receipts" to arrive at "net income".
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The Civil Rights Act prohibits employment discrimination based on a person’s religion, race, sex, color, and national origin. Sexual harassment is one form of discriminatory practice and it is unlawful at both the federal and state levels and applies to both the public and private sector.
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It is estimated that nearly 12 million Americans suffer from Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS). While RLS is not considered a sleep disorder, it is often associated with chronic insomnia. Today, RLS is considered mostly a neurological condition and is treated as such.
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The crime of theft is usually defined as the unlawful taking of another person’s property without their consent and with the intent to permanently deprive the victim of the property. The legal term of larceny will also refer to other theft crimes such as robbery, fraud and embezzlement.
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Chiropractors focus on providing correct physical alignment to maintain health. They treat health problems associated with the body's muscular, nervous and skeletal systems - especially the spine.
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