Study: Top predictor of divorce? – When it comes to predicting the success of marriage, arguments over children, sex and in-laws won’t increase your risk for divorce, but arguments over money will.
Malpractice not cause of healthcare cost – While healthcare costs continue to skyrocket, medical malpractice payments fell to a new low, undermining the argument that malpractice litigation costs contribute significantly to healthcare costs.
UNDERSTANDING BANKRUPTCY: How Detroit Will Affect Other Cities – In mid-July 2013, the media all over the United States broadcast the news that the City of Detroit, Mich. had filed for Chapter 9 bankruptcy protection. The United States bankruptcy code provides that even a city may file for bankruptcy protection under 11 USC 9.
Public Citizen: Malpractice payouts hit record lows – Malpractice lawsuit awards are at an all-time low, according to an analysis from the consumer watchdog group Public Citizen.
A high divorce rate means it’s time to try ‘wedleases’ – We all know that far too many marriages end in divorce, yet this institution does not adapt. Indeed, most Americans today want to expand conventional marriage to include same-sex couples.
Borrowers who lost homes to foreclosure resurface – There’s a new type of homebuyer on the prowl, and their individual financial histories may surprise you. Apparently, homeowners who lost homes to foreclosure during the recession have bounced back and, in many cases, they’re back looking for homes to buy.
What The End Of DOMA Means (And Doesn’t Mean) For Divorcing Same-Sex Couples – In a widely celebrated decision, the U.S. Supreme Court last month struck down a key provision of the “Defense of Marriage” Act (DOMA).
Eminent Domain: Laws and Loopholes that Benefit Fracking and Pipeline Companies – The rapid expansion of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking — a process that the oil and gas industry uses to extract natural gas and oil from shale rock formations buried deep within the Earth — has caused environmental and public health problems, and weak eminent domain laws and laws that cater to fracking and pipeline companies will only help spread these problems.
More associations choose mediation as first step in resolving disputes – Four more associations will now have mediation as a first step in resolving disputes with consumers, after they signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Consumers Association of Singapore (CASE) on Monday.
We’re Getting a Divorce, Now What? – Every divorce has unique circumstances that can directly influence the outcome, including who earns more, who gets custody of the children, or if one spouse has made a considerable financial contribution to the other’s earning potential. If you reviewed divorce laws state by state, you’d find that most states require assets to be split equitably, not equally. The unfortunate reality is that many divorced women could end up on the wrong side of what they perceive to be fair. But, there are steps you can take to help be prepared for the negotiation.
Study determines top predictor of divorce – A recent study found if you are always fighting about money with your significant other, your chances for divorce are significantly increased.
The 5 Worst Mistakes People Make During Divorce – Going through a divorce is an overwhelming experience. If you are going through divorce or have gone through it, I am sure you will agree that the initial sensation is of being flooded by emotions, things to handle and tough, very tough decisions to make. Here are five very big mistakes, often made by anyone going through separation or divorce, and some tips that can spare you some bad decisions and keep you on the right track:
Divorce Advice: How To Have A Happy Divorce – It’s completely understandable and somewhat expected for people to be unhappy about getting a divorce. Nobody gets married and expects to get divorced. Divorce can be costly, frustrating, hard on your kids, and volatile. Why would anyone even consider being happy about the situation? Yet, look at the alternatives: Staying miserable for the rest of your life? Blaming your ex for all of your unhappiness? Hanging on to resentment and regrets? Do you really want to spend the rest of your life in that kind of misery? I’m hoping eventually you will say no.
Common Causes of Primary Care Malpractice Reviewed – Lawyers, Broken System Blamed A recent article published in BMJ Open assessed the epidemiology of (meaning the causes and characteristics of and patterns involved in) medical malpractice cases asserted against primary care physicians, primarily family practice doctors and internists. The authors reviewed over 7,000 medical articles for data related to trends in malpractice cases against PCPs worldwide (although only English language literature was used).