Determining custody for an unmarried couple with a child splitting up requires a lot of consideration. In some ways, when an unmarried couple separates, the process is simpler than it is for married couples. A divorcing married couple has to separate their assets and property and has to inform the court of each of the …
FRCP 26 are the general provisions governing discovery, which is the process by which parties exchange the information evidence that they intend to present in support of their case. The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) are the governing rules for civil cases brought within the federal courts. This means that when preparing and litigating …
Perspective-taking is a powerful tool through which we can relate to and build relationships with others. Have you ever been having a conversation with someone and you wish that they would be able to see the issue from your point of view? Learning to evaluate a problem from multiple perspectives can aid your understanding of …
A mediation game is how a participant in a mediation understands and strategizes during mediation to walk away with a desirable outcome. This includes understanding the basics of mediation, the different types of mediation, and the training that a mediation participant has had. In some cases, mediation training can also include actual mediation games played …
When blame is arbitrarily placed on a group, social psychology refers to this as the scapegoat theory or scapegoating. Throughout history, there have been examples of prejudice that has caused harm to targeted groups. Scapegoating serves to remove the blame from oneself or society in general and place it on a more acceptable target in …
What are the 5 Requirements for Adverse Possession? Adverse possession, often referred to as squatter’s rights, is a legal principle that includes 5 requirements that allow a person to claim ownership of a property if they have occupied it for a certain period without the true owner’s permission. Though laws can vary by jurisdiction, there …
Attorneys participating in a deposition with their client will often encounter an object to the form. They can either be the person using the objection or the person explaining the question, but the objection is likely to find its way into the deposition, as there will likely be at least one question asked that an …
While we can never know everything about someone, we can learn more about individuals by having questions to ask friends to deepen the bond. Our friends are often our chosen family and are with us for our biggest wins and the hardest part of life. There is no such thing as knowing everything there is …
Unless you are heavily invested in civil rights litigation or politically active, disparate impact may be a foreign concept. Many claims that are based on disparate impact are often brought against people and by people who may not have had exposure to the term before. However, civil rights advocates understand the impact of this type …
Team cohesion measures how a group of individuals feels connected and driven to achieve a common goal. While everyone has to work as part of a team to some capacity at work, not every team can get along easily or work well together. While it can be difficult to determine how various employees will work …