At your SSD hearing, expect to testify about your daily activities. A judge may ask you how you spend a usual day. The judge will use your answer to figure out whether your daily activities are consistent with the symptoms and limitations you describe. Details are crucial, and “nothing” is a bad answer. Help the judge to “live” your day by providing examples and plenty of details. Describe how long each activity takes and how you feel afterwards. Explain to the judge what you need help with. As always, keep your answers truthful and detailed, and consult with your attorney to ensure you are giving accurate and helpful descriptions for the judge to consider.
In preparation for your hearing before an administrative law judge, you should understand how the administrative law judge will decide whether you are disabled. Disability determination has very little to do with the real world of work. The judge will consider only whether you are capable of
doing a job. You will need to prove: Your medical impairments prevent you from performing any significant job you’ve done in the past 15 years and There aren’t many other jobs you are capable of doing considering your age, education and work experience.
What should you be expecting at your Social Security disability hearing? Make sure to arrive at your hearing at least a half an hour early. Whatever you do, definitely do not be late. You should wear whatever makes you comfortable, within reason. You do not need to dress in a way you would to an interview. Do not talk about your case once you arrive, maintain a professional demeanor. The hearing will be held in a small conference room, there is usually a desk for the judge that sits on a small riser. You will be seated alongside your attorney and you are able to bring observers into the hearing room, if you feel the need for it. Otherwise, the hearing is private. They are much less formal than court hearings, however you must always maintain professionalism. At the end of the hearing, some judges will ask you if you have anything more to say. It’s best if you don’t try to argue your case at this point—let your lawyer do that.
Testifying about emotional problems at your disability hearingJames Publishing
If you suffer from a serious physical problem, you may have developed additional emotional impairments. It is important for you to be willing and able to describe your emotional problems to the judge at your disability hearing because it is often the emotional aspect of pain that interferes the most with your ability to work. Common problems that can impair the ability to work include: difficulty concentrating, forgetfulness, nervousness, a quick temper, difficulty getting along with others, avoiding people, crying spells, and depression.
6 Common mistakes for disability applicants to avoidJames Publishing
While you are filling out an application for disability benefits, you should avoid these 6 commonly made mistakes. 1. Failing to request a hearing. 2. Stopping medical treatment. 3. Keeping incomplete records. 4. Filing for unemployment benefits. 5. Using and/ or abusing illegal drugs or alcohol. 6. Failing to get legal representation when needed. These mistakes are made consistently, and being aware of them should give you a leg-up when filing for Social Security disability benefits.
10 tips for answering difficult deposition or cross examination questionsJames Publishing
A soft tissue injury or spinal injury can result in permanent and painful nerve damage if swelling caused by the primary injury (e.g., a herniated or bulging disc) causes compression on the nerve. Here are common types of tricky questions with tips and examples of how to handle them. When asked multiple questions at one time, ask for a clarification or be clear which part you are responding to. Leading questions (questions that suggest how you are supposed to answer) should be expected, but do not assume the “facts” included in the question are true. When asked to describe what you saw, heard, or experienced, use factual statements. Avoid opinions and personal attacks. If asked a question with poorly defined or vague terms, ask for clarification. Request that complex questions (such as double negatives) be clarified before responding. If asked a question that is argumentative, try to answer the question without getting angry.
Settlement, Trial, and Appeal a Few Key Facts Every Plaintiff Should KnowRussell & Lazarus
As you begin your personal injury case, here are some basic facts about settlement offers, trial, post-trial motions, and appeals that you should understand.
Settling Your Case
Your personal injury attorney may be able to settle your case without a trial (and sometimes without even a lawsuit).
You Have a Right to Reject Any Settlement Offer
Your attorney cannot settle your case unless you approve and consent. If you are not satisfied with the settlement offer, you have a right to let the jury decide your case.
9 things every defendant should know about plea bargainsJames Publishing
There are 9 things you should know about plea bargains: 1. A plea bargain is a negotiated settlement. 2. Two types of plea bargains exist, charge and sentence bargains. 3. A guilty plea constitutes a waiver of constitutional rights. 4. A guilty plea must be made knowingly and voluntarily. 5. A guilty plea counts as a conviction. 6. Juries are unpredictable. 7. Your decision may hinge on personal factors. 8. It is your decision. 9. Once your decision is made, it is difficult to undo.
In preparation for your hearing before an administrative law judge, you should understand how the administrative law judge will decide whether you are disabled. Disability determination has very little to do with the real world of work. The judge will consider only whether you are capable of
doing a job. You will need to prove: Your medical impairments prevent you from performing any significant job you’ve done in the past 15 years and There aren’t many other jobs you are capable of doing considering your age, education and work experience.
What should you be expecting at your Social Security disability hearing? Make sure to arrive at your hearing at least a half an hour early. Whatever you do, definitely do not be late. You should wear whatever makes you comfortable, within reason. You do not need to dress in a way you would to an interview. Do not talk about your case once you arrive, maintain a professional demeanor. The hearing will be held in a small conference room, there is usually a desk for the judge that sits on a small riser. You will be seated alongside your attorney and you are able to bring observers into the hearing room, if you feel the need for it. Otherwise, the hearing is private. They are much less formal than court hearings, however you must always maintain professionalism. At the end of the hearing, some judges will ask you if you have anything more to say. It’s best if you don’t try to argue your case at this point—let your lawyer do that.
Testifying about emotional problems at your disability hearingJames Publishing
If you suffer from a serious physical problem, you may have developed additional emotional impairments. It is important for you to be willing and able to describe your emotional problems to the judge at your disability hearing because it is often the emotional aspect of pain that interferes the most with your ability to work. Common problems that can impair the ability to work include: difficulty concentrating, forgetfulness, nervousness, a quick temper, difficulty getting along with others, avoiding people, crying spells, and depression.
6 Common mistakes for disability applicants to avoidJames Publishing
While you are filling out an application for disability benefits, you should avoid these 6 commonly made mistakes. 1. Failing to request a hearing. 2. Stopping medical treatment. 3. Keeping incomplete records. 4. Filing for unemployment benefits. 5. Using and/ or abusing illegal drugs or alcohol. 6. Failing to get legal representation when needed. These mistakes are made consistently, and being aware of them should give you a leg-up when filing for Social Security disability benefits.
10 tips for answering difficult deposition or cross examination questionsJames Publishing
A soft tissue injury or spinal injury can result in permanent and painful nerve damage if swelling caused by the primary injury (e.g., a herniated or bulging disc) causes compression on the nerve. Here are common types of tricky questions with tips and examples of how to handle them. When asked multiple questions at one time, ask for a clarification or be clear which part you are responding to. Leading questions (questions that suggest how you are supposed to answer) should be expected, but do not assume the “facts” included in the question are true. When asked to describe what you saw, heard, or experienced, use factual statements. Avoid opinions and personal attacks. If asked a question with poorly defined or vague terms, ask for clarification. Request that complex questions (such as double negatives) be clarified before responding. If asked a question that is argumentative, try to answer the question without getting angry.
Settlement, Trial, and Appeal a Few Key Facts Every Plaintiff Should KnowRussell & Lazarus
As you begin your personal injury case, here are some basic facts about settlement offers, trial, post-trial motions, and appeals that you should understand.
Settling Your Case
Your personal injury attorney may be able to settle your case without a trial (and sometimes without even a lawsuit).
You Have a Right to Reject Any Settlement Offer
Your attorney cannot settle your case unless you approve and consent. If you are not satisfied with the settlement offer, you have a right to let the jury decide your case.
9 things every defendant should know about plea bargainsJames Publishing
There are 9 things you should know about plea bargains: 1. A plea bargain is a negotiated settlement. 2. Two types of plea bargains exist, charge and sentence bargains. 3. A guilty plea constitutes a waiver of constitutional rights. 4. A guilty plea must be made knowingly and voluntarily. 5. A guilty plea counts as a conviction. 6. Juries are unpredictable. 7. Your decision may hinge on personal factors. 8. It is your decision. 9. Once your decision is made, it is difficult to undo.
Your constitutional rights against unlawful searches & seizuresJames Publishing
The evidence obtained in violation of the 4th Amendment cannot be used against you; moreover, it must be “suppressed.” Any evidence that s gathered or derived unlawfully must also be suppressed. The 4th Amendment of the U.S. constitution provides people protection from unreasonable search and seizures. It establishes that a warrant is required before law enforcement can search or engage in seizure activity.
How to weed out bad jurors during jury selectionJames Publishing
It is important to weed out “bad jurors” during jury selection. The process is meant to weed out those whose biases could potentially be harmful to your case, or whose beliefs get in the way of them giving an impartial verdict. There are no “perfect” juries, but there are those who would be able to help your case. There are qualities to look out for with “bad jurors” and those who are “champion jurors.” Your attorney will attempt to uncover biases to give you the best jury for your trial.
Back injuries – injuries to the spine and surrounding soft tissues – are common following a motor vehicle accident or other traumatic event. There are many different kinds of spinal and soft-tissue injuries that can be obtained. A soft tissue injury is an injury to the soft tissues of the body – the muscles, ligaments and tendons. A joint is where two bones meet. The joints in the spine are called facet joints. The facet joints allow the bones of the spine to glide smoothly through a range of motions. Injury to the facet joint will result in the joint becoming stiff, swollen, and tender. A soft tissue injury or spinal injury can result in permanent and painful nerve damage if swelling caused by the primary injury (e.g., a herniated or bulging disc) causes compression on the nerve.
4 factors that influence jurors and insurers in auto accident casesJames Publishing
There are 4 major factors that influence jurors and insurers in automobile accident cases. They will consider the following in your case: Which driver had the best chance to avoid the accident? Which driver had the most options from preventing the accident? What does the investigating officer say? What do the eyewitnesses say? These 4 components will greatly influence both the jurors and insurers in your case, it is important to know the answer to these questions and be able to articulate them.
If you have been injured by the unreasonable carelessness (i.e., the “negligence”) of another person or entity, you may be entitled to a sum of money to compensate you for the harm done to you. You may be wondering how much compensation you are entitled to, or how much your case is worth. There are factors that will determine the value of your soft-tissue injury case. The nature and severity of your injuries, the impact of your injuries, your pain and suffering, medical expenses, employment, and the recovery of damages can all be factors in determining a value to your case.
This infographic is all about Bleacher Safety. Accidents on bleachers happen all the time, so it's important that everyone sees the statistics and information on how stay safe on bleachers!
Infographic 60 Top Auto Insurance Keywords by Monthly Average Search Volume o...TPG
10 keywords were selected per category. Each category represents a stage in the buyer’s journey. Top of the funnel keyword searches involve more general questions around Car/Auto Insurance. Bottom of the funnel keywords are represented by more transactional keywords that have intent to quote/policy.
60 Top Auto Insurance Keywords by Estimated Cost Per Click Infographic for 2014TPG
60 Top Auto Insurance Keywords by Estimated Cost Per Click Infographic for 2014.
10 keywords were selected per category. Each category represents a stage in the buyer’s journey. In the early stages of the buyer’s journey keyword searches involve more general questions around Car/Auto Insurance. In the end stages of the buyer’s journey keywords are represented by more transactional keywords that have intent to quote/policy.
Priority Jugglers Profile: Psychographic Segmentation and the Health Care Con...TPG
We’ve put these psychographic profiles together with c2B to help healthcare organizations attain a comprehensive understanding of their healthcare consumers. Through quantitative and qualitative research we are confident that our psychographic profiles fully yield insight into deeply understanding these segments and will help healthcare organizations and agencies properly target their desired audiences.
Direction Takers Profile: Psychographic Segmentation and the Health Care Cons...TPG
We’ve put these psychographic profiles together with c2B to help healthcare organizations attain a comprehensive understanding of their healthcare consumers. Through quantitative and qualitative research we are confident that our psychographic profiles fully yield insight into deeply understanding these segments and will help healthcare organizations and agencies properly target their desired audiences.
We all look for those key points that can help us use Social Media to our brands’ advantage. Shalini Rao gives you 5 Pronged Approach to 9 Social Media Platforms that most brands should have their presence on.
Willful Endurers Profile: Psychographic Segmentation of the Healthcare ConsumerTPG
We’ve put these psychographic profiles together with c2B to help healthcare organizations attain a comprehensive understanding of their healthcare consumers. Through quantitative and qualitative research we are confident that our psychographic profiles fully yield insight into deeply understanding these segments and will help healthcare organizations and agencies properly target their desired audiences.
Self Achievers Profile: Psychographic Segmentation and the Health Care ConsumerTPG
We’ve put these psychographic profiles together with c2B to help healthcare organizations attain a comprehensive understanding of their healthcare consumers. Through quantitative and qualitative research we are confident that our psychographic profiles fully yield insight into deeply understanding these segments and will help healthcare organizations and agencies properly target their desired audiences.
Copy writing portfolio containing work that i have done during my 18 months at Goldfish creatives and one month as an intern at Origami creative concepts.
Good drivers are both common and uncommon. It is possible you might encounter rash teenagers to truck drivers to overly-cautious senior citizens; yet all contribute to how we can learn to be better drivers.
Perchh is a search-engine for human connections.Perchh is that kind of platform. It takes information about your interests, blends it with other information about you that you would like to share and then using its proprietary algorithm to show you other people who have similar interests.
For this week's TrueShip Review, we spoke with Jessica Ireland about her business OriginalBeautyBox.com and why she chose ReadyShipper to handle all her shipping.
8 Mistakes to avoid when testifying at your disability hearingJames Publishing
When testifying at your SSD hearing, you should avoid making these mistakes. Don’t argue your case. Don’t try to draw conclusions for the judge, let them draw their own conclusions. Don’t compare yourself to others, it will not help your case. Do not try to play on the judge’s sympathy, it could very well backfire and do not try to demonstrate what a “good “ or honest person you are. Do not be dramatic or put on a show for the judge or give irrelevant testimony, the judge will not consider certain information in your case.
Myler disability best & worst states for ss disability applicationMyler Disability
See which U.S. states are the Best & Worst for Social Security approval! Also learn about SSDI and SSI statistics, averages & eligibility!:
http://ssdisabilityapplication.com/best-worst-states-for-ssi-disability-infographic/
Your constitutional rights against unlawful searches & seizuresJames Publishing
The evidence obtained in violation of the 4th Amendment cannot be used against you; moreover, it must be “suppressed.” Any evidence that s gathered or derived unlawfully must also be suppressed. The 4th Amendment of the U.S. constitution provides people protection from unreasonable search and seizures. It establishes that a warrant is required before law enforcement can search or engage in seizure activity.
How to weed out bad jurors during jury selectionJames Publishing
It is important to weed out “bad jurors” during jury selection. The process is meant to weed out those whose biases could potentially be harmful to your case, or whose beliefs get in the way of them giving an impartial verdict. There are no “perfect” juries, but there are those who would be able to help your case. There are qualities to look out for with “bad jurors” and those who are “champion jurors.” Your attorney will attempt to uncover biases to give you the best jury for your trial.
Back injuries – injuries to the spine and surrounding soft tissues – are common following a motor vehicle accident or other traumatic event. There are many different kinds of spinal and soft-tissue injuries that can be obtained. A soft tissue injury is an injury to the soft tissues of the body – the muscles, ligaments and tendons. A joint is where two bones meet. The joints in the spine are called facet joints. The facet joints allow the bones of the spine to glide smoothly through a range of motions. Injury to the facet joint will result in the joint becoming stiff, swollen, and tender. A soft tissue injury or spinal injury can result in permanent and painful nerve damage if swelling caused by the primary injury (e.g., a herniated or bulging disc) causes compression on the nerve.
4 factors that influence jurors and insurers in auto accident casesJames Publishing
There are 4 major factors that influence jurors and insurers in automobile accident cases. They will consider the following in your case: Which driver had the best chance to avoid the accident? Which driver had the most options from preventing the accident? What does the investigating officer say? What do the eyewitnesses say? These 4 components will greatly influence both the jurors and insurers in your case, it is important to know the answer to these questions and be able to articulate them.
If you have been injured by the unreasonable carelessness (i.e., the “negligence”) of another person or entity, you may be entitled to a sum of money to compensate you for the harm done to you. You may be wondering how much compensation you are entitled to, or how much your case is worth. There are factors that will determine the value of your soft-tissue injury case. The nature and severity of your injuries, the impact of your injuries, your pain and suffering, medical expenses, employment, and the recovery of damages can all be factors in determining a value to your case.
This infographic is all about Bleacher Safety. Accidents on bleachers happen all the time, so it's important that everyone sees the statistics and information on how stay safe on bleachers!
Infographic 60 Top Auto Insurance Keywords by Monthly Average Search Volume o...TPG
10 keywords were selected per category. Each category represents a stage in the buyer’s journey. Top of the funnel keyword searches involve more general questions around Car/Auto Insurance. Bottom of the funnel keywords are represented by more transactional keywords that have intent to quote/policy.
60 Top Auto Insurance Keywords by Estimated Cost Per Click Infographic for 2014TPG
60 Top Auto Insurance Keywords by Estimated Cost Per Click Infographic for 2014.
10 keywords were selected per category. Each category represents a stage in the buyer’s journey. In the early stages of the buyer’s journey keyword searches involve more general questions around Car/Auto Insurance. In the end stages of the buyer’s journey keywords are represented by more transactional keywords that have intent to quote/policy.
Priority Jugglers Profile: Psychographic Segmentation and the Health Care Con...TPG
We’ve put these psychographic profiles together with c2B to help healthcare organizations attain a comprehensive understanding of their healthcare consumers. Through quantitative and qualitative research we are confident that our psychographic profiles fully yield insight into deeply understanding these segments and will help healthcare organizations and agencies properly target their desired audiences.
Direction Takers Profile: Psychographic Segmentation and the Health Care Cons...TPG
We’ve put these psychographic profiles together with c2B to help healthcare organizations attain a comprehensive understanding of their healthcare consumers. Through quantitative and qualitative research we are confident that our psychographic profiles fully yield insight into deeply understanding these segments and will help healthcare organizations and agencies properly target their desired audiences.
We all look for those key points that can help us use Social Media to our brands’ advantage. Shalini Rao gives you 5 Pronged Approach to 9 Social Media Platforms that most brands should have their presence on.
Willful Endurers Profile: Psychographic Segmentation of the Healthcare ConsumerTPG
We’ve put these psychographic profiles together with c2B to help healthcare organizations attain a comprehensive understanding of their healthcare consumers. Through quantitative and qualitative research we are confident that our psychographic profiles fully yield insight into deeply understanding these segments and will help healthcare organizations and agencies properly target their desired audiences.
Self Achievers Profile: Psychographic Segmentation and the Health Care ConsumerTPG
We’ve put these psychographic profiles together with c2B to help healthcare organizations attain a comprehensive understanding of their healthcare consumers. Through quantitative and qualitative research we are confident that our psychographic profiles fully yield insight into deeply understanding these segments and will help healthcare organizations and agencies properly target their desired audiences.
Copy writing portfolio containing work that i have done during my 18 months at Goldfish creatives and one month as an intern at Origami creative concepts.
Good drivers are both common and uncommon. It is possible you might encounter rash teenagers to truck drivers to overly-cautious senior citizens; yet all contribute to how we can learn to be better drivers.
Perchh is a search-engine for human connections.Perchh is that kind of platform. It takes information about your interests, blends it with other information about you that you would like to share and then using its proprietary algorithm to show you other people who have similar interests.
For this week's TrueShip Review, we spoke with Jessica Ireland about her business OriginalBeautyBox.com and why she chose ReadyShipper to handle all her shipping.
8 Mistakes to avoid when testifying at your disability hearingJames Publishing
When testifying at your SSD hearing, you should avoid making these mistakes. Don’t argue your case. Don’t try to draw conclusions for the judge, let them draw their own conclusions. Don’t compare yourself to others, it will not help your case. Do not try to play on the judge’s sympathy, it could very well backfire and do not try to demonstrate what a “good “ or honest person you are. Do not be dramatic or put on a show for the judge or give irrelevant testimony, the judge will not consider certain information in your case.
Myler disability best & worst states for ss disability applicationMyler Disability
See which U.S. states are the Best & Worst for Social Security approval! Also learn about SSDI and SSI statistics, averages & eligibility!:
http://ssdisabilityapplication.com/best-worst-states-for-ssi-disability-infographic/
Recorded on September 26, 2013 - This webinar, presented by the ODSP Action Coalition, describes recent updates and changes to the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP). It is a follow-up to the Coalition's first webinar ODSP: Know Your Benefits. It is recommended that you watch ODSP: Know Your Benefits first.
Watch this webinar at:
http://yourlegalrights.on.ca/webinar/odsp-know-your-benefits-rights-and-responsibilities
Recorded on Feb 14, 2013 - This webinar from the ODSP Action Coalition will provide an overview of the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) and cover applying for ODSP, ODSP rates, income, earnings, assets & changes, the different types of ODSP Benefits, appeals and tips and strategies for navigating the system.
Please note before viewing this webinar that after it was recorded, The Ministry of Community and Social Services made changes to ODSP and OW, effective September 1, 2013. The presentation materials below under related files reflect these changes.
To watch this webinar visit:
http://yourlegalrights.on.ca/webinar/ontario-disability-support-program-odsp-know-your-benefits
Are you likely to qualify for Social Security Disability? James Publishing
If you are wondering if you can qualify for Social Security disability, you can ask yourself a few questions. Are you now working? Are you able to work? Do you have a severe medical impairment? Will your impairment last 12 months or result in death? If you are working full-time, you should not apply for disability. Being able to work weakens your case, but exceptions do exist. Denials of benefits for an impairment not being severe are commonly overturned. If your impairment will last less than a year, you should not apply. It is always a good idea to consult an attorney before making the decision to apply for SSD.
You can expect a few questions about your physical limitations at your Social Security disability hearing. How far can you walk? How much can you lift? How long can you stand? How long can you sit? You must always give the judge a genuine estimate of what you are and are not capable of, and be sure to provide as much details as possible using several examples. The more detailed and specific answers you provide to the judge, the easier it is for him or her to understand your testimony about your limitations and how they interfere with your ability to work.
If you were injured in a rear end collision, the answers to these questions will be important in determining the liability of the driver who ran into you and whether any degree of fault will be attributed to you, which could decrease the value of your case. There are ten liability factors in rear-end collisions. 1. Your vehicle’s position. 2. The other vehicle’s speed and following distance. 3. Signals and break lights. 4. Property damage. 5. Both drivers’ statements. 6. Alcohol and drug abuse. 7. Passengers and other witnesses. 8. Road conditions. 9. Lighting. 10. Possibility of defenses.
Settlement, trial, and appeal a few key facts every plaintiff should knowJames Publishing
As you begin your personal injury case, here are some basic facts about settlement offers, trial, post-trial motions, and appeals that you should understand. Your attorney cannot settle your case unless you approve and consent. By the same token, the defendant also has a right to a trial, and your attorney cannot force the defendant to settle the case. If your case cannot be settled, it will have to be tried. Most of the time, the trial will be before a jury. If you testify, you will be asked to tell the judge and jury what you know. If you win your case, the defendant can either pay the verdict or file a motion for a new trial. If you lose, you have the same choice: to accept the verdict or to challenge it by making a motion for a new trial. The trial judge may decide to give the losing side (whether you or the defendant) a new trial if the first trial was not fair. The trial judge may decide to give the losing side (whether you or the defendant) a new trial if the first trial was not fair.
There are many ways a personal injury can be of assistance to you and your case. Your attorney will be of particular assistance in the investigation process. He will take on the responsibility of all the research and investigation of the scene of the accident and review relevant documents. They are very helpful in the negotiation process, as well. Insurance adjusters are extremely well-trained negotiators, but an attorney is better. The litigation process, or the process of resolving your claim, is one that can be made significantly easier and less stressful with an attorney on your side.
Your attorney may ask you a series of questions before accepting your personal injury case including: When did the incident happen? How did the incident happen? Where did the incident occur? What are your injuries? What medical facilities or physicians have you consulted? What are your physical complaints? Are there any witnesses? Do you have insurance? Have you contacted any insurance companies? Where are the items that caused the injuries? Did someone refer you? Your attorney may ask you less or more, but you can certainly expect a few questions from your attorney to better understand your case before acceptance.
12 what is pain and suffering and how do you prove itJames Publishing
Pain and suffering are often the most difficult aspects of a personal injury case to prove. There are some ways you can help your attorney calculate your pain and suffering, and prove its existence to a jury. Here are just a few ways: Record the day-to-day events of your convalescence and recovery in a daily diary. Record the day-to-day events of your convalescence and recovery in a daily diary. You want to show the full impact your injury has had on your ability to enjoy and live your life. Did you used to regularly participate in a sport or some other type of physical recreational activity? The lost ability to perform these activities can negatively impact both your emotional and physical health.
7 tips for avoiding anxiety and conflict during your divorceJames Publishing
Divorce litigation is emotional and can take a toll on your mental state. You can avoid anxiety and conflict in a number of ways. You can change the way you think about your spouse, walk away when emotions flare, use your lawyers as buffers, and always believe what your lawyer tells you. Don’t fall for threats and posturing or negotiate or settle on your own without legal counsel. Lastly, get to a post office box and secure your divorce paperwork. These simple strategies can greatly improve your mental state and keep you from becoming stressed during your divorce litigation.
To represent you accurately, your lawyer will need to know a lot about you and your family background. As such, you should write a martial history for your lawyer, for both your sakes. You should write about the chronology of your relationship, the role of family and friends, and your education histories. You should also write about your children, your parenting responsibilities and conflicts, and your employment histories, among other topics.
Instructions for testifying at your deposition or divorce trialJames Publishing
There are instructions you should follow for testifying at your deposition divorce trial. You should always tell the truth, no matter what, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. Do not guess if you do not know an answer to a question being asked of you. Be sure you understand the question before you answer and take your time with your answer. It is important to think thoroughly about how you are going to answer. Make sure to look at the judge when you answer, and if an objection is made, stop and wait. Lastly, keep your cool and stay as calm as possible.
Understanding and breaking the cycle of domestic violenceJames Publishing
You should understand and break the cycle of domestic violence. There are generally 3 stages to the domestic violence cycle. Tension building, violence, and lastly, seduction. The three dynamics that typically keep the cycle in motion are love, fear, and hope. If you are aware of the cycle and the dynamics of the cycle, it is pertinent to break away from the cycle to avoid future abuse. Always document the abuse and contact law enforcement, do not wait for the abuse to become too much to handle.
15 simple techniques to improve communication with your ex spouseJames Publishing
There are 15 techniques you can employ to improve communication with your spouse or ex-spouse. 1. Plan your conversation in advance. 2. Calm yourself before speaking. 3. Avoid personal attacks. 4. Always listen before jumping to conclusions. 5. Do not interrupt. 6. Empathize before responding. 7. Admit your share of the problem. 8. Restate your spouse’s complaint in your own words. 9. Sandwich your request between two positive statements. 10. Hedge. 11. Reverse your speaking technique if you notice your spouse is becoming irate. 12. Apologize. 13. Offer to compromise. 14. Suggest multiple solutions.
There are 4 steps to achieving a property settlement. 1. You must disclose all assets and liabilities. 2. You must determine what to include in the marital estate. 3. You must value the assets in the marital estate. You must divide the marital estate. The typical norm is an equal division; however there are times when spouses will choose to divide the estate unequally for difference reasons including: a disparity in earning capacity, or to take care of a spouse with special needs.
There are 8 commitments you must make to protect your children during and after your divorce. 1. You must not fight with the other parent within hearing or sight of the children. 2. You must not say anything bad about the other parent to your child. 3. You must not confide your troubles to your children. 4. You must not treat your child as a messenger. 5. You must not make the children feel as though they must hide their love for their other parent. 6. You must not ask the children for information about the other parent. 7. You may not use your children as bargaining to secure better financial settlement. 8. You must make your children know they are loved by both parents.
What is a collaborative divorce? It is a means of resolving your divorce through negotiations without going to court. It is a team effort, which both parties and their attorneys commit to working on with a mutually beneficial solution. You may want to choose collaborative divorce because it is less contentious than a contested divorce, it is less expensive, it gives you and your spouse control, and it allows for creativity. Sometimes the court system is not ideal in trying to negotiate a divorce.
6 compelling reasons to settle your divorce out of courtJames Publishing
It is always a better idea to try and settle your divorce outside of a court room. Here are a few reasons why you should consider doing so. You can avoid the cost of a trial, which can get very expensive. You also will be in more control about the outcome and you are able to increase the chances of compliance. The costs of post-divorce litigation can become very large, you can avoid this entirely. Lastly, you can preserve a good relationship with your ex-spouse, which is ideal if you have children together and will need to be in communication with them regarding parenting responsibilities.
What you need to know about standardized field sobriety testsJames Publishing
There are things you must know about field sobriety tests. There are 3 standard field sobriety tests. 1. Horizontal gaze nystagmus. 2. Walk and turn. 3. One leg stand test. The number of clues required may be too low to differentiate sobriety from intoxication. There is a lack of scientific data to support the tests’ reliability, which makes it a great target for your attorney to try and discredit in your criminal proceedings.
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s
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h j e usoi aotor ay cvi p v e yu i gl n
d s
in
l i e od
t
h
d
oprnyo e yu cs b g i aoodtl
poui thl orae y i g l fe i
t t
p
v
n
t
as
.
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N t ig i
a n we
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o’e t j e o sedh a di “ h g St ad ti aa
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sm tn. o ecb tt j g w ayu o
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u d nt o t hs y
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e n
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n rg e n
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i
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n
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e o ”
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n nw rk ts i te orae eas ievs ua ot
i i l
n
p
l
l h
ipr ndtlaoto yu l itn hv aet w ayu r al
m ot te i buhw ormti s ae fc d hto ae b
a
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ep h u g l e y u d y
i
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u t u h o r sad y o r y o r
r
.
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m h s e vrh gh yu o i rny
z
tn a
f
e l
n wb cue fo r e l po l s
o ea s oyu h ah rb m .
t
e
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f u t adh k buiyul oal e b o o e p i
y o
i
t l
p
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h
l gi otns o d df et nwt n o d bf e o bcm
o ltf i yu o i rny o h yu i e r yu ea e
n s hg
f
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a
d o
d al .hs tns r ipr nbcuehy hwhwyu d ai
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a aet yu l .
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e ci o o g a h ci t a e
b
vy
a dh w y ufe at r r s
n o o e l f wa d
e
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ecb h w o yu o n cvy n h w o yu etfrad.
i
n
it
n
t
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e w ee o rs w e e i in o ln o nw e e i nh
l
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s i
yg
h t
s
e
cuh r e e o a ele ca.
o c o t b d r rcn rh i
h
i
r
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e h w o iae yuo o po cn w o p rdo o o i e
l
n t
e
n u
tt e o .
oa yu
k
9. E panwh t o n e h l wi
x li
a y u e d ep t
h
D sre lh s
ecb a t e
i lo
tn sh to cn
h g t yu a ’
i
a
t
acmps wt u
co lh io t
i
h
h lf m o e p o l
e r t rep
po h
e
— a de w oh s
n tl h t e
l
o
o e p o lae n
t rep rad
h
e
w ah lt y rv e
h te h poi .
p e
d
10. H r ’ ab te a s r
e es e t r n we
“h o lc a i Io o i
T e n l n g d nw s
ye n
aie utg n wp gh
lld sn a d in t
t
t
i
i e
cu t s Ia c a f o l
o n r cn l no n
e.
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r y
1 mi t aai , e I
0 n e tt t n
us
me h
h v ts d w a d et r 0
aeo i o n n rsf 2
t
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mi t . co f zn a i
n e Io kr e me l n
us
o
s
t mio ae ea s Ia ’
h c w v b cue cn
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t
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n
s n it kce l g n u h
t dnh ih no e o g
a
td a y i moe l oa .
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h g r e b rt
a
e
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h sa d o sh a dy
e u
b cue cn l t b se o
ea s Ia ’i h akt r
tf e
t
s
b n oe tg t i s uot
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o
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h
dyrWh n so ,a asae
r . e Ih pIl y t
e
w
k
mye n g sn i meo ar
t a e o wt
e
h tcr
y
t goei .
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11. T rc p
o ea
Wh nh j g ak, o d yu p n yu d y”
e t u e ss“ w o o se d o r a?
e d
H
1
D n syD i n tn .
o ’ a “o g o i ”
t
n
hg
2
R nh u h t i la h u b h u
u t g ay c d y o r y o r
o
pa
.
3
D sre vrh g o d df e t s c yu ea e i b d
ecb eey i yu o i rny i e o b cm d a l .
i
tn
f
e l n
s e
4
D sre o l g o cn o n cvyo h wyue lfrad,
ecb h w o yu a d a ati f,o o f aew rs
i
n
it r
e t
a d o l g o mut s
n h w o yu sr t
n
e.
5
ecb hw o iae yuo o o e i o prd i o o
i
n t
hg
h
n
D sre o l gt ks o td sm tn cm ae wthwl g
iok e r yu ea e i b d
t o bf e o bcm d al .
t
o
s e
6
D sre lh ati s o n wn e h lwta d h h l yu
ecb a t cvi yu o e d e i n w o e s o .
i l e it
e
p h
p
7
Poi ls fe i.
rv eo od tl
d t
as