A Primer on a Community Property Agreement When spouses are married in a community property state like Washington, the laws controlling what happens if one spouse dies generally treat all property acquired during the marriage as trapped. That means when one spouse dies, his or […]
Read moreCalifornia Divorce And Family Law Overview Before we turn to our 5-year rule, let’s begin with the basics of divorce law. Calif. Fam. Code 2300(a) requires at least 6 months of residency in California preceding the filing of the Petition in order to obtain a […]
Read moreGuide to Legal Service Agreements It is almost certain that at some point in a legal career or business, there will be a need to enter into a legal service contract (sometimes referred to as a retainer agreement) with a client. This scenario arises most […]
Read moreMichigan Knife Laws Overview Except under certain legally defined circumstances and conditions, Michigan generally prohibits carrying a knife with a blade of 3 inches or longer. The statutes defining the legal boundaries regarding knife safety are primarily found in Mich. Comp. Laws §750.226a-§750.226d, which address […]
Read moreWhat is a Release Agreement? A release agreement typically encompasses provisions in which both parties agree to exempt each other from any further liability for a specific event or transaction. A party executing a release generally understands its scope, and is willing to afford the […]
Read moreContract Law 101 Within the vast picture of the legal system, contract law stands out by its omnipresence. Every agreement that is recognized by a court is regulated under contract law. A contract is simply an agreement that can be enforced in court. Although in […]
Read moreTexas Self-Defense Law 101 In Texas, self-defense laws are defined in Title 1 Chapter 9 of the Texas Penal Code. In this section, we find that "A person is justified in using force against another when and to the degree the actor reasonably believes the […]
Read moreWhat Is a Notarized Separation Agreement A notarized separation agreement is simply a separation agreement that is signed in the presence of a legal notary public. A notary public is a licensed person whose purpose is to witness the signing of important documents for verification […]
Read moreCo-Ownership Agreements – Settling the Basics A property co-ownership agreement is a binding contract between two or more owners which can prove essential to a successful co-ownership. Without a legal agreement in place, co-owners could end up having to go to court over petty issues, […]
Read moreBreaking a Contract as a Teacher In Minnesota, there are a number of circumstances that may prompt a teacher to consider breaking their employment contract. The reasons can vary widely and often depend on individual circumstances.One common reason for teachers to seek to break their […]
Read moreKansas Knife Laws Overview Kansas knife laws are based largely on the same legal principles that govern knife laws in other states. However, while Kansas is a "pro-knife" state with a general knife preemption state law, there are state-specific laws and interpretations of state laws […]
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