According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, in 2015, there were 460,699 missing-child cases that were reported to the FBI's National Crime Information Center. The Polly Klaas Foundation states that 9% of all missing children are taken by a parent in a custody dispute. If you believe that your child has been abducted by the noncustodial parent, there are some things you should be aware of.
What Constitutes Parental Abduction?
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It is very irritating and disruptive to your home when a neighbor's dog won't stop barking. It is always better to try negotiation tactics before you call the law for assistance. Using a few of these tactics might be easier for everyone concerned, especially the dog.
Approach the Neighbors
If the dog is barking when the owner is away from the home, the family might not be aware the dog is being a nuisance.
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Being injured at work can present you with a number of challenges you need to deal with. You may accumulate hospital bills and need physical therapy or walking aids. Not only that, but you might feel a lot of pain as you recover. Because of everything you have to go through, you may be considering pursuing a workers' compensation claim, often called workers' comp. Use the advice below to ensure that the claim is processed successfully.
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If you're a homeowner who has gotten to the point where you know the bank is about to start foreclosure proceedings, you need to take action. Because negotiations to stop foreclosures, and the actual foreclosure process, can be unpredictable, you have to be ready for anything, even if it looks like the process will take a while. Here are three steps to take once foreclosure looks imminent.
Packing and Storage
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If you're shopping for, or already own, property in Massachusetts, you need to familiarize yourself with the state's Title 5 regulation. Title 5 applies to any property with a septic system and requires that there be a full inspection of the entire septic system before the property can be sold or the ownership can be otherwise transferred. The goal of this inspection is to ensure that the septic system on the property is in good condition and adequate for the property.
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