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Social Networking and Your Legal Case
Not many have heard of the recent New York divorce case of B.M. v. D.M.. In this case the wife alleged that she could not work and was seeking a lifetime award of alimony because of back injuries she suffered in a car accident at some time during the marriage. In support of her request for alimony, the wife called her treating physician to testify that she was not physically capable of employment. During cross-examination her husband produced copies of...Read More
Student Loans and Drug Possession
A student is ineligible to receive federal student loans for a certain period of time following a conviction for a drug offense as explained below. It should be noted that illegal alcohol possession does not apply: (1) Possession. If a student has been convicted of possession of controlled drugs— – A one time for possession of illegal drugs, the student is ineligible to receive program funds (student loans) for one year after the date of conviction; – Two times for...Read More
Divorce and the Holidays
For families that were once whole and now living in separate houses, due to divorce or separation, the holiday season can bring forth varied emotions from grief to extreme happiness. Parents are sometimes so happy to start their new life that they forget that the children may be grieving there old one for at least a few years. It is important for both parents to take the children’s feelings into consideration when making holiday plans and exclaiming relief/sadness in front...Read More
First Amendment Decision by Judge Tenney Goffstown District Court
In SIMON GLIK vs CITY OF BOSTON the 1st Circuit Federal Court decided on 8/26/11 that what goes around comes around and since our government is free to film and record what citizens do in public places that we likewise are free to film and record them. It goes to our fundamental right to expect the best from our public servants. This line from the ruling wraps it up nicely… “Gathering information about government officials in a form that can...Read More
Bradford Town Hall Mold Issues
Mold leaves Bradford Town Hall unusable. My opinion is that this was not a new problem that developed in the building overnight. When buildings get wet, or roofs are neglected, small leaks seen in the basement, all these can lead to worse things, like mold. Mold is dangerous and can be nasty. Even in perfectly healthy people, mold can cause breathing difficulties, head aches and various other sickness. If you already have asthma or other breathing difficulties, watch out. Sometimes...Read More