Eminent domain is a necessary, but potentially devastating, compromise between public and private good. It permits government agencies to seize ownership of a piece of real estate when it's needed for a public purpose. In turn, the government must provide just compensation, according to the Fifth Amendment.  If you're facing eminent domain seizure, you need to act quickly and effectively to protect your land and your interests. To help you do this, here are three of the most common — and successful — defenses.

One of the worst things about nursing home abuse is that it often affects vulnerable people who may or may not be able to help themselves. Here's a look at who's able to file a nursing home abuse case. The Victim In cases of nursing home abuse, the victim, if mentally competent and capable of making decisions, has the right to personally bring a nursing home abuse case against the responsible parties.

A child support order is a court's formal command that someone must pay. However, a child support order is never permanent. The paying parent has the right to ask the court to modify the order based on a variety of circumstances. Here is what everyone involved in a child support case should know about modifications. Petitioning the Court Generally, a child support order stands until a court revokes or modifies it.

Was your loved one killed by the negligence of another party? If so, you may have a right to seek compensation from those liable. This is often done through a claim for what is known as loss of consortium. What is the loss of consortium? Who may sue over it? And what should you know before you start a case? Here are some answers to these important questions.  What Is the Loss of Consortium?

Financial damages from a lawsuit can cause some of the most devastating economic injuries to a defendant's finances. If you face a lawsuit that could result in serious damages, bankruptcy can help. But should you file for bankruptcy now? Or is it better to wait until the case is finalized?  The answer may surprise you. Here's what you need to know. Why File Bankruptcy Early? In general, most debtors should consider filing for bankruptcy before their civil case is concluded.

When you meet with a wrongful death lawyer, you need to discuss the specifics of your case and make sure your lawyer understands the full extent of what happened. Here are some key topics to cover in your meeting. The Circumstances Around the Wrongful Death During your meeting with a wrongful death lawyer, discuss the circumstances surrounding the death of your loved one in detail. This includes gathering information such as who was involved in the incident and what happened during the events leading up to and after the death.

The country has countless bail bondsmen who write bail for thousands of people facing arrests every day. In these cases, a bail bond is an agreement between you and an agent stipulating that they will post a large part of the bail amount for you, and you can settle the smaller amount. Ultimately, it dissolves as long as you follow the terms and conditions of the bond. Here are some mistakes that lead to complications with your bail bonds and how to avoid them.

Watching as a loved one gets arrested and stays behind bars till they get a court hearing is one of the most stressful experiences. That said, many people remain behind bars while their cases are ongoing because they cannot afford bail, yet their crime does not demand such circumstances. Note that bail is a contractual agreement between the arrested party and the bond ageny. It assures the court that you will appear for all scheduled hearings and proceedings.

After you have been in a car accident, you will have several things you must do. One thing you should do but might not think of is hiring an attorney specializing in car accidents. You will get several benefits from hiring one of these lawyers to help you deal with the chaos that tends to follow car accidents.  Keep You From Damaging Your Case One benefit to having one of these attorneys is that they will make sure that you aren't hurting your case in any way.

Those divorcing are likely to encounter many financial matters. Divorce is all about money when it comes to the legal ramifications of parting ways. Most of these issues can be summarized using three categories. Read on and find out more about marital debts and property, minor children, and spousal support. Marital Debts and Property  It's advisable to make a list of everything of value that you and your spouse own. If you know it was owned prior to your marriage, mark it as separate property.