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There’s a moment in life — usually sometime after your 30s — when you begin to think differently about time. You become aware of how your choices compound, how your habits create
Resilience isn’t loud. It isn’t glamorous. And it’s definitely not something people consciously “decide” to develop. Real resilience is forged quietly — in the moments when life is hardest, when you’re stretched
We live in a world obsessed with numbers — income, followers, titles, and possessions. Success has become something we measure instead of something we feel. But here’s the quiet truth: most people
Privilege is a tricky thing. Most people who have it don’t notice it—because that’s exactly how privilege works. It shields you from the daily struggles that others have to think about constantly.
Travel changes you in ways nothing else can. It humbles you, broadens your perspective, and reminds you just how vast and interconnected the world really is. But there’s travel—and then there’s travel
One of the mains goals of the U.S. legal system is to treat everyone with fairness and equality. Unfortunately, several factors can impact this goal, resulting in a less-than-fair situation. One of
Don’t kill bigfoot, keep an “adequate supply” of TP in coal mines, and – whatever you do – don’t make gross cheese. If you’re wondering what weird laws your state has, don’t
When a case has been disposed, this means it has been closed. Specific reasons for a case being closed can include dismissal, conviction, admission of guilt, among other reasons. Once a case
Writing a letter to a judge can be extremely impactful if it is written properly. Whether you are writing as a victim or on behalf of a defendant, it must be written
Turning 18 is a milestone for any young adult, from gaining legal rights and responsibilities to feeling a newfound sense of freedom and maturity. While it’s an exciting time in any person’s
If you have a family member, friend, or neighbor that you are concerned about, it may be time to contact the police to do a welfare check. Whether it is an elderly
What Is An Affidavit? An affidavit is a statement made under oath, claiming that a fact – or set of facts – is true to the best of the “affiant’s” knowledge. This sworn
Nowadays, you can find nearly any piece of information about another person with a simple Google search. But what if you don’t have someone’s name to start with? Maybe you witness reckless
For a court to take most actions on an issue that is in dispute, either party in a case must ask the court to decide on that issue. When a plaintiff, prosecutor,
The rule of law is the legal principle that states that nobody, not even a king, president, or prime minister, is above the law. Rule of law is foundational in many countries,
Many nations today practice either common law or civil law system of justice. While common-law originates in Medieval England, civil law traces its origins back to the Roman Empire (and, subsequently, Continental
A contract largely depends on the honesty and goodwill of those who have agreed to it. If a party to a contract makes a misrepresentation of fact without suffering any repercussions for
The concept of the rule of law goes back to ancient times and it can essentially be summed up by the well-known phrase, “nobody is above the law.” In other words, in
Small claims court is a local court. This means that plaintiffs and defendants live in the same state, and often in the same county. Accordingly, most counties in U.S. states have their
When a member of one of the branches of the U.S. armed forces commits an action that is considered a major violation of the code of proper conduct, they may be brought