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.