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Dying Intestate

In common law jurisdictions, the owner of property has a great deal of freedom in the disposition of his or her property and, through a will (which is a document written before death), identifies those who...

3 comments    estate will inheritance
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Dealing with your husbands ex-wife

If you are married to a man who was once married and has children with his ex-wife, or your husband has a "baby mama", then you may relate to this kind of "baby mama drama." My husband and I have been...

59 comments    family home children
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The Sleeping Girl of Turville: The True Story of a Girl Who fell asleep for Nine Years..

On may 15, 1859, a child was born, She was the tenth child from a family of twelve. Her name was Ellen Sadler. there was nothing particularly remarkable about her, or any of the other children. Until...

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Tips About Jury Duty - What to do when you're called for jury selection (and how to get out of it.)

It's everyone's civic duty to serve on a Jury if selected for jury duty. It is part of the price we pay for living in a just society where we may be tried by a jury of twelve of our peers. But sometimes it's...

8 comments    how law legal
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Mystery People of History – Amy Robsart

The mystery of the death of Amy Robsart has fascinated us for generations. Was she murdered to further her husband Robert Dudley's ambitions to marry Queen Elizabeth I? Did she commit suicide of was her death simply a tragic accident?

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How To Make Real Money on the Internet

The current financial crises means that more and more people want to make money online not only do they want to make money online they usually want to make money fast and often they want to make money for...

37 comments    business how to finance
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Becoming a barrister: requirements, education and training

A barrister, in England and Wales, is a specialised legal advocate. He will advise on knotty legal or factual questions, and will appear in court. In many courts, such as the Crown Court or High Court,...

73 comments    advice education careers
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Requesting a continuance for court (Sample Letter)

Millions of Americans face credit or property related civil lawsuits every year.  While some will require the services of an attorney, those facing time in small claims court often elect to represent...

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Jury Duty Exemptions: How To Avoid Jury Service

Please note immediately that this hub relates only to UK jury service, although some of these ideas may well be relevant in some other countries. I take no responsibility for any of the consequences of any...

9 comments    law crime legal
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Hairstyles of the British Court: Whigs in Wigs

In the spirit of the Hubpages hairstyles push, here is a history of the "peruke," more commonly called the "powdered wig" or the "judge's wig." What follows is a history of the peruke's origins, terminology, culture and even a fun Monty Python video.

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