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Document Benefits and Social Welfare Laws - "Women and The Law" 2007 Edition - This chapter of Women and the Law: A Legal Rights Handbook, Online Edition, informs women about benefits available to them through federal programs such as social security and supplemental security income (SSI) and West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) programs such as WV Works, food stamps, emergency assistance, and low-income energy assistance. It also includes information on unemployment, Workers’ Compensation, and other benefits programs. Produced by the Wext Virginia Women's Commission and the Women Lawyers Committee of the WV State Bar. 
Other Topics: Food Stamps  Unemployment Compensation  Welfare/TANF  Social Security/SSI  Emergency Assistance  Government and Governmental Services 
Contributor: WV Women's Commission
Document Family Law - "Women and the Law" 2007 Edition - This chapter of "Women and the Law: A Legal Rights Handbook" (Online Edition) provides a broad overview of many areas of Family Law in West Virginia. Topics include Marriage, Name Change, Separation, Divorce, Paternity, Child Custody, Child Support, Equitable Distribution, and more. Produced by the WV Women’s Commission and the Women Lawyers Committee of the WV State Bar. 
Other Topics: Family Law  Child Support  Custody  Divorce/Separation/Annulment  Name Change  Paternity 
Document Money Matters - "Women and The Law" 2007 Edition - This chapter of Women and the Law: A Legal Rights Handbook, Online Edition, gives women information about matters that affect their finances. Topics included are the importance of obtaining and keeping good credit; identity theft; consumer protection laws, including the “lemon law”; automobile, health, homeowners, and life insurance; pensions; and taxes, among them federal income, West Virginia income, gift, estate, and property taxes. Produced by the Women’s Commission and the Women Lawyers Committee of the WV State Bar. 
Other Topics: Insurance  Credit Access  Credit Practices/Credit Reports  Consumer  Income Taxes  Taxation  Pensions 
Document Property Rights - "Women and The Law" 2007 Edition - This chapter of Women and the Law: A Legal Rights Handbook, Online Edition, provides information about a woman’s right to own property, including what happens to property when a woman marries, divorces, or is widowed; what a woman should know about inheriting property; and ways to title property. Other topics include dower rights, wills, estate administration and landlord and tenant relationships. Produced by the Women’s Commission and the Women Lawyers Committee of the WV State Bar. 
Other Topics: Wills/Estates  Other Family  Other Landlord/Tenant 
Document The Law, The Courts, and You - "Women and the Law" 2007 Edition - This chapter of Women and the Law: A Legal Rights Handbook, Online Edition, provides a brief overview of the U.S. Constitution and explains the powers and duties of the three branches of our federal government. It also discusses the rights and liberties afforded U.S. citizens by each of the 10 amendments included in the Bill of Rights. In addition, this chapter offers information on the state and federal court system in West Virginia, as well as issues women should consider when hiring a lawyer or electing to represent themselves in court. Produced by the Women’s Commission and the Women Lawyers Committee of the WV State Bar. 
Other Topics: Civil Procedure/ Administrative Law  Civil Rights  Government and Governmental Services  Courts & Case Law  Doing Your Own Case 
Document Web Site - WV Women's Commission - The West Virginia Women's Commission publishes the "Women & The Law" handbook, and generously allows us to post their chapters on this Legal Aid site. Learn more about the activities of the West Virginia Women's Commission by visiting their web site. 

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