Month: March 2022

Restraining Orders: A Primer

Have you ever wondered whether a restraining order could help you? If so, you’ve come to the right place. We’re here to demystify restraining orders for you. To start, there are different kinds of restraining orders. Each type of restraining order can do different things, has different eligibility requirements, and is subject to different laws and rules. There are three main types of civil restraining orders that individuals can apply for: (1) Elder Abuse Restraining Order, (2) Domestic Violence Restraining

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Cryptocurrency Scams: A New Frontier for Scammers

You’ve probably heard of cryptocurrencies and how people are making money by investing in different cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin. Maybe you’re even intrigued by what you’ve heard and you want to start investing in cryptocurrencies. Before you start investing however, make sure that you learn how to spot cryptocurrency scams. Scammers are crafty and have begun using cryptocurrency as the latest frontier in their never ending quest to part unwitting individuals from their money. What is Cryptocurrency? First, let’s start

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Expanded Social Security Survivor’s Benefits for Same-Sex Couples

Social Security is an essential source of income for many older Americans. Starting in 1939, surviving spouses and dependents were able to receive their deceased spouse’s social security benefits, helping alleviate poverty among those whose spouses had passed away. These survivor’s benefits helped countless seniors purchase necessary items like food. To qualify for survivor’s benefits, a person must have been married to a working spouse for at least nine months before that spouse’s death. With same-sex marriage banned in much

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