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If I am hurt on a cruise, where will my lawsuit be heard?

 It depends. Most cruise ship tickets contain a “choice of law” provision in small print on the ticket. That provision indicates which state courts have jurisdiction over potential lawsuits arising from injuries on board the cruise ship. Cruise ship owners may choose any state to which they have a logical connection such as the state from which the […]

What is a Longshoreman and how are a Longshoreman's rights protected?

 A longshoreman is a maritime employee whose job is to load and unload cargo from vessels while the vessels are in port. Longshoremen are protected by the Longshore and Harbor Worker’s Compensation Act which is administered by the United States Department of Labor. Compensation is possible for injuries incurred during the course of employment.

Who May Adopt in California?

Any adult living in California may file a petition to adopt a child who is at least ten years younger than the petitioner.  Married couples are most likely to apply to become adoptive parents, although single and divorced individuals are not prohibited from adopting in California.  There is no particular age, housing situation, social background, […]

Is Consent Of The Natural Parents Required?

Such consent is usually required from the natural parents, but the court can dispense with consent if there are good reasons. No consent may be obtained until at least 48 hours after the birth of the child.

What Notification Is Required When A Child Is Placed For Adoption?

Both the person who intends to receive the child and the person who intend to place the child for adoption must, at least 14 days before such receipt or placement of the child, notify the child and family services agency or an adoption agency having jurisdiction in the area where the prospective adoptive parent resides, […]

Would A Person Be Able To Find His Natural Birth Parents Or Brothers Or Sisters?

In some cases, but not always. All records relating to an adoption order that are in the custody of the director (of Child and Family Services); a child and family services agency; or an adoption agency; are confidential and may be accessed only as provided in The Adoption Act. Post­adoption records are maintained separately in […]

How much does it cost to file for bankruptcy in Alabama? How can I pay for filing for bankruptcy?

Bankruptcy fees are standardized across the states under federal law. Currently, the filing fee for Chapter 7 bankruptcy is $299.00, and the filing fee for Chapter 13 bankruptcy is $274.00. It is possible to get a waiver of Chapter 7 bankruptcy fees, if your household income falls below 150% of the federal poverty guidelines. The filing fee may […]

How much does it cost to file for bankruptcy in Arizona? How can I pay for filing for bankruptcy?

It costs $299.00 to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, and $274.00 to file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy. If you cannot afford to pay the Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing fee, you may be able to have the filing fee waived if your income is under certain limits. You also may be able to pay the Chapter 7 bankruptcy […]

How much does it cost to file for bankruptcy in Delaware? How can I pay for filing for bankruptcy?

Bankruptcy filing fees are standardized in all states; it costs $299.00 to file Chapter 7 bankruptcy, and $274.00 to file Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Chapter 7 bankruptcy fees may be paid in installments, and may even be waived by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, depending on your household size and income. However, Chapter 13 bankruptcy fees may not be […]

How To File for Bankruptcy Protection

Filing for bankruptcy is a reality for a significant number of people. This is not surprising when you consider today’s financial challenges, and the protection bankruptcy provides. Bankruptcy can provide debt relief by eliminating or reducing overwhelming debt and helping you regain control of your financial situation. If you find yourself in this position, it […]