Chloe Seaman


Recent Articles by Chloe

5 Things to Consider Before Filing for Divorce

March 1, 2017

Are you sure you want to get divorced? This is the question that New York City divorce lawyer, Jacqueline Newman asks every couple who walks into her office. Divorce is an emotionally and financially expensive ordeal. The best advice for couples thinking to get divorced is to make an educated decision. From January through March, the wave of divorce filings is at its peak. Here are five things you should consider before un-tying the knot:

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7 Weirdest Criminal Punishments

February 28, 2017

For some judges, justice is best served unconventionally. Check out the bizarre and unusual sentences that judges have ordered these individuals for their crimes: 1. Drunk driver gets one week in jail for next 9 years Travis Elwell of Mesquite, Texas was speeding and had a blood alcohol content of more than twice the legal limit when he smashed his BMW into the Lexus of Emily Javadi’s, 34, sending her into a metal pole.

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Are the Details of Your Nasty Divorce Public?

March 8, 2017

Through access to public records, we have transparency into what happens in public courts. This can help interested parties understand what information drove a court’s decision and help maintain integrity in matters of the public interest. But in the situation of divorce – a process involving the courts, and therefore of public access – one might wonder what exactly about their divorce in detailed in public records, and how it could affect them.

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So, a Sex Offender Moved in Next Door…

March 16, 2017

If you do a search of nearby sex offenders, you may be surprised to learn there’s one (or more!) living just down the street…or even next door… to you. You thought your neighborhood was safe, but now your sense of security is rattled. And when you have kids, that sense of security might be even more shaken. What do you do? Talk to your kids According to the U.S. Department of Justice, “35.

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Stop Scammers from Stealing Your Tax Refund

March 3, 2017

All a scammer needs to file a fraudulent return to collect your tax refund is your name, Social Security number, birth date and a computer. According to the U.S. Justice Department, this scam – known as stolen identity refund fraud – results in annual losses of more than $2 billion to the U.S. Treasury. Follow these steps to prevent scam artists from stealing your tax refund: Spot fake calls from the IRS The IRS impersonation scam is a relentless operation.

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The 5 Richest People in The World 2017

March 7, 2017

Do you aspire to create wealth for yourself? If the answer is “yes!” then you might be inspired by the following people; they’re the current top five richest in the world. And all of them are self-made billionaires. So, just how did they earn their massive wealth? And how much are they worth? 5. Mark Zuckerberg Net worth: $58.5 billion Source of wealth: Self-made; Facebook While a sophomore at Harvard University in 2004, Mark Zuckerberg launched TheFacebook.

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The Bachelor Marriage Scorecard

March 20, 2017

The hit show The Bachelor just wrapped up another season of romance, suspense and yes…comedy. The show promises contestants a shot at “true love” with a particularly eligible gentleman ready to settle down. We reviewed every season of the show to see how well the winning couples have fared in real life, outside of the glare of the reality TV lights. The results might surprise you. We roundup of every season of The Bachelor below to find out if these couples are still together:

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The Monterey Homes of "Big Little Lies"

March 14, 2017

Perhaps more fascinating than the characters of HBO’s new drama series Big Little Lies, are the houses in which they live. Set in Monterey, California, the character’s picturesque, oceanfront houses seem to be stealing the show for many viewers. The backdrop of these homes serves an important purpose in the show. If you look closely, “each at-home scene reveals some secret about the character’s inner lives.” Producer and writer, David E.

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When Someone Close to You Is Hiding a Secret

March 10, 2017

So, you found out someone close to you has a secret they’ve kept from you. How do you approach them about it? Assuming you know this person does not pose a serious threat to you, there are ways you can get them to spill whatever it is they’re hiding. In this post, we look at the advice given by army intelligence interrogator, James O. Pyle. First things first, use the right conversational approaches:

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Why It's Urgent to Spring Clean Your Online Identity

March 15, 2017

With rising numbers of identity theft and cybercrime, ensuring that your online life is organized and secure is more important than ever. This season, give your digital life the same kind of Spring cleaning you’d do in the physical world. Here are the fundamental digital areas to focus on cleaning up: Social media profiles Sometimes, you look back at old photos, posts and comments you made on social media and get that “deer in the headlights” look; suddenly you have a different perspective and regret what you posted.

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Disclaimer: The above is solely intended for informational purposes and in no way constitutes legal advice or specific recommendations.