What is a Contract Addendum? An addendum to a contract is a written document that adds, deletes or modifies one or more terms of a contract. Basically, the addendum describes how the parties are changing the original contract. The addendum is attached to the original agreement as an exhibit or schedule and becomes part of the contract. All parties to […]
Dump Trailer Rental Contracts Explained Dump trailer rental contracts are specialty rental agreements intended to capture the terms of a rental of a dump trailer. Dump trailers refer specifically to trailers which have a hydraulic door. For purposes of OSHA regulations, a hydraulic door does not include a simple tailgate. An example can be found in OSHA’s standards for four-wheeled […]
Legal Aid Services Overview Legal aid services are designed to provide free or low-cost legal representation to individuals who may not otherwise be able to afford it. These services are crucial for people who face civil cases, such as landlord-tenant disputes, domestic violence, child custody, and immigration matters. Legal aid organizations help ensure that those in need receive fair representation, […]
The Current Legal Landscape of Prostitution in Alabama The current legal status of prostitution in Alabama is straightforward; state law prohibits the criminal offense of prostitution. Al. Code 13A-6-70 et seq. Interestingly, the specific language used by Alabama law seems more advanced than that in other states with respect to this issue. For instance, Alabama law prohibits two people meeting […]
Mission First Legal Aid Explained Mission First Legal Aid began in 2007 at the request of several of the District of Columbia’s largest and most long-standing legal services providers to make better use of their collective resources. This would avoid duplicating efforts and thereby better serve low-income residents of the District of Columbia. Leading advocates saw that the legal aid […]
Defining a Real Estate Investment Contract Because a real estate investment contract is really a contract, it is an agreement to do something or refrain from doing something; however, the "something" in this case is usually related to providing a financial return of some sort (usually interest), and the "refrain" is typically about not doing something with the property. In […]
What Is a Postnuptial Agreement? What is a postnuptial agreement? It’s essentially the same animal as a prenuptial agreement, except completed after marriage. Like prenuptial agreements, they can be written on the basis of mutual consent between a husband and wife and are aimed at determining the rights and obligations of married couples in either death or divorce scenarios. The […]
The Basics About Emotional Support Animals Emotional support animals (hereinafter referred to as "ESA") are companion animals that provide therapeutic benefit to individuals with emotional problems or psychiatric conditions. This includes patients with depression, anxiety, and panic attacks. ESA therapy typically involves the use of domestic dogs and cats, but may occasionally involve other animals such as birds.Unlike a trained […]
What Constitutes an Informal Separation Agreement? What is an informal separation agreement?An informal separation agreement is a written agreement signed by both spouses who are living separate and apart pursuant to a period of separation. This is an alternative to having a formal separation agreement between spouses or obtaining a legal separation through the courts. Separate and apart refers to […]
Insight into Legal Aid Legal aid serves as a beacon of hope for those who find themselves in a precarious position, at the mercy of the legal system without the means to hire an attorney. Defined as a form of legal assistance that is provided for free or at a substantially reduced cost, legal aid seeks to ensure equal access […]
