Custody hearings are always emotionally charged, even when both parties are trying to do what's best for the child concerned. Obtaining legal counsel is very important in these matters, but there are a number of things that you can choose to do without a lawyer in preparation for a custody hearing. Below are a few tips about custody hearings.
Tip 1. Although the language may vary by state, a judge in a custody hearing is always most concerned about a child's best interest and welfare.
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Have you recently been charged with larceny? If so, you should know that you may have several legal defenses at your disposal to help have the charges against you dismissed. Below you will learn more about these legal defenses and how they may apply to the facts in your case.
What You Need To Know About Larceny
Larceny is an all-inclusive charge. What this means is that the prosecution must prove that your actions meet every one of the criteria described in the definition of larceny in order for you to be convicted.
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One piece of evidence that you and your criminal attorney from a firm like The Law Office of Gregory J. Hermiller, LLC might come up against is an eyewitness identification. When a person says that you are the person he or she witnessed committing a crime, it can be hard to dispute that. It is not impossible though. During and after a lineup, your lawyer can take action to help ensure that your rights are respected when it comes to the identification.
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If you've been arrested and charged with a crime, you probably want to be able to put the entire ordeal behind you as quickly as possible. Under your state's criminal code, you have the right to request a quick and speedy trial -- ensuring that your case will be resolved in a timely manner. However, in some circumstances, a speedy trial may actually harm you. Read on to learn more about the situations in which you should (and shouldn't) request a speedy trial.
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Many people who get divorced are so used to being married that being with a partner is all they know. This makes life scary after divorce. You're not destined, however, to live alone nor become "that divorced person." So whether you're divorced or going through a divorce, these four tips will show you how to rock the single life after a divorce.
1. Take the Time to Refocus On Yourself
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