The process of going through a divorce can be a confusing and stressful experience for anyone. However, being informed about what to expect from these proceedings may help to alleviate some of this stress. To this end, learning the answers to the following few questions may help to give you a better sense of clarity about this confusing and stressful topic. What If Your Spouse Refuses to Agree to a Divorce?…
Read More »Parties are often a great way to get together with friends, but what happens when you hear somebody you barely know making negative statements about you at a party? Is this an instance of slander and can you sue and win? Deciding If It Qualifies For Slander One of the difficulties of slander cases is deciding whether or not the comments made by the person even qualify as slander. In a party situation, people say a lot of ridiculous things and there’s a chance that their off-hand comment was a joke.…
Read More »If you are pursuing a defamation lawsuit, you are probably wondering how the court or jury will determine how much to award when you win your case. Here are four of the essential factors that may determine the size of your award: Gravity of the Allegation Some statements can harm your reputation more than others. Therefore, it follows that the more serious statement may warrant a bigger award than a slight statement.…
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