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Every parent’s worst nightmare is having their children taken away. When CPS opens an investigation on your family, that fear suddenly comes to life. Even during CPS investigations, parents still have rights. Despite your parental rights and all your best efforts as a parent, some CPS social workers just don’t play fair.  Even today, CPS social workers can still discriminate against...

Numerous studies show that employees often leave jobs over a bad boss, not because they don’t like the job. Good employees leave bad bosses all the time. But having a bad employer can not only negatively affect your work, it can also affect your finances and health.  Whistleblower laws protect employees from speaking out against unethical or illegal behaviors in the workplace....

Many have voiced concerns over voting regulations which further emphasize the country’s issue with voter suppression. Virginia recently passed over 1,200 new bills which change legislation on several areas such as education and health insurance. Among these new laws out of Virginia also comes new voting regulations.  Virginia’s new voting regulations makes it easier for voters to...

As a tenant, you may not have a lot you can really control about the place you live in. However, no matter what state you live in, you still have rights as a tenant. There’s many things landlords get away with that are actually illegal activity.  Tenant rights ensure that any rented property is a safe, livable space. A safe and livable space goes beyond just having a working...

Elder abuse is a huge problem in America. Only 1 in 14 cases of elder abuse are reported. Most cases of elder abuse are committed by an elder’s very own family. Enduring any kind of abuse as an older adult can be humiliating, so elders often don’t speak out on it. Reporting elder abuse as soon as you begin to recognize the signs of abuse can legally protect elders.  Elders are far...

As a worker, you have the right to a safe work environment. But, most American workers don’t feel supported by their boss or their workplace. This can result in a lot of stress and anxiety, which can lead to serious chronic health issues like depression and heart disease. In fact, almost 44% of working Americans report that they’ve even been verbally, emotionally, or physically abused by...

According to Rent.com, 26% of renters won’t get their security deposits back when they move. Of that percentage, 36% of those renters won’t receive an explanation why. It’s not unusual for renters to not see their full damage deposits again. However, if tenants know their security deposit rights, they keep as much of their security deposit as possible. What Is A Security Deposit? A...

Billing rates for lawyers can drastically change depending on the case and the lawyer. What lawyers bill their clients for can be pretty surprising, not to mention expensive. Even a simple copy of a few legal documents can cost a dollar per page! Lawyer’s bill and charge their clients for their legal services and your case’s entire legal team. Although it’s hard to get an exact estimate on...

Tort law allows plaintiffs harmed by another party to receive compensation for their injuries. In many cases, tort law also acts as a way to deter the defendant or “wrongdoer” from harming others again. Typically, these cases are not criminal. This means the defendant won’t likely serve jail time, but will have to pay the plaintiff damages if the defendant is deemed guilty by a jury. ...

Legally Protect Yourself During A CPS Home Visit It’s one of the most stressful things a parent can endure: a CPS visit. You may have one scheduled, or your CPS social worker showed up unexpectedly. The best thing to do during an investigation is to know how to prepare for it. Even the best parents can feel overwhelmed by a visit from a social worker. Having any stranger come...