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Flag desecration: is it OK to wear clothes decorated with an old flag?

I have a pair of bell bottoms that I found at a thrift store with flares made from an old American flag. Is it considered flag desecration to wear them? 

11 Early Warning Signs Of Divorce Most People Miss

Photo by Peter Dazeley/Getty Images A marriage doesn't usually go from "'til death do us part" to "drop dead, we're getting divorced" with nary a red flag in between. But would you recognize the flags if you saw them? Here, 11 early warning signs divorced people say they should have acted on—but didn't.

How Much Does a Divorce Lawyer Cost?

When shopping for a divorce lawyer, most people will want to know how much it’s going to cost. Like any other legal matter, the answer will depend on numerous factors. Regardless of the answer, it’ll likely be more than you...

5 steps to find a good divorce lawyer

Finding a divorce lawyer to represent you is more than just picking a name. It means choosing the right person for your case, your sanity and your wallet.

When is Mediation a Bad Idea

The Scottsdale, Arizona Divorce Attorneys at Hildebrand Law, PC Discuss the Question: When is Mediation a Bad Idea?

Divorced Man's Awesome Marriage Advice Goes Viral

Marriage is a lot of work, but unfortunately, that's a lesson many of us don't fully grasp until it's too late.In late July,

How Divorce Impacts Social Security

If a couple gets divorced and their marriage lasted at least 10 years, one of the spouses can receive benefits on their former spouse's earning record.

Learning Law by Seeing and Doing

Law schools teach the law and how to learn the law, but not how to be a lawyer (aside from the odd c...

How to Grow a Law Professor

A fellowship for lawyers who want to teach and study law helps to cultivate the next generation of law professors.

13 Signs You've Gone to the Wrong Law School

What if going to law school has all been a horrible mistake. Here are 13 signs to help you figure that out.

Five Ways to Set Yourself Up For Success on Law School Exams

Most law students are aware that outlining their courses and taking and getting feedback on practice exams are vital to ensuring that they perform to the best of their ability on law school exams. What law students may not be aware of is that there are other things just as vital that they can do …

12 Resources Every Law Student Desperately Needs In Their Life

Not everything in law school is as complicated as the Rule Against Perpetuities. And potentially getting a discount on your GEICO car insurance through your bar association is even more simple!

What Is a Mother-In-Law Apartment & Should You Have One?

Whether you're building a mother-in-law suite or purchasing a home that has one, here's what you need to know about owning an in-law apartment.

Ms. Prof: It All Starts in Law School! Networking Tips for Law Students

Your professional career doesn’t start when you graduate law school—rather, it begins during law school. If you are a current law student, you shouldn’t just be aiming to get through…...

I Wish I Partied More In Law School

Social connections can be extremely helpful to law students in their future careers, in some cases, more helpful than some of the information they learn in law school classes.

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8 Things I Wish I Had Known As A Law Student (With An IP Focus)

FYI, you can still practice IP law -- even patent law -- without a hard science or engineering background.