Background to Common Law Marriage Historically, common law marriage was a method of creating a marriage without a ceremony or other special formality. Although couples may live together as husband and wife without actually getting married, if their relationship has the same effect of creating a legal marriage – all parties whether or not it was the parties’ purpose – […]
Dividing the Practical Differences Between Legal Separation and Divorce Legal separation and divorce are not the same thing in Pennsylvania. Divorce is the dissolution of the marriage itself – you are no longer legally married to the other party, and will go through the equitable distribution process, or settlement negotiations, to split up everything you own together.Legal separation is when […]
Temporary Guardianships – What They Are Temporary guardianship is a legal arrangement established to provide for the care and supervision of a ward by a guardian for a limited period of time. Unlike permanent guardianship, which is intended to last as long as necessary, temporary guardianship arrangements are time-limited and often set up to handle specific needs or circumstances rather […]
Knife Laws in California: A Rundown Knife carrying laws in California are generally determined by state law. Both the Sixth and Nine Circuit Courts of Appeals, however, have limited federal preemption over knives at least as to ordinary folding knives (i.e., non-switchblade, non-kbar knives) in California. The preemption analysis on knives in California is also discussed in our article Preemption […]
Real Estate Purchase Agreements Overview A real estate purchase agreement is a legally binding contract between the buyer and seller of the property. In Tennessee, it is typically drawn up by a licensed real estate agent or attorney and must be signed and agreed to by both the buyer and seller in order to be legally enforceable. A real estate […]
Overview of Arizona Maternity Leave Maternity leave is an important issue for many families expecting a child, but it can be difficult to understand the specific laws in your area. In Arizona, there are state and federal laws relating to maternity leave. However, there are also specific types of policies that may be incorporated by employers, which can further complicate […]
Basic Information about Property Settlement Agreements Of all the un-mellowing things you must do during your divorce, the division of your assets based on state law is one of the most painful. If you have a prenuptial or marital agreement, you may be able to avoid this process. However, if you are dissolving your marriage in Virginia and you have […]
A Lemon Law Case Defined A lemon law case, as the name implies, involves a defect in a vehicle that is covered under one of the many lemon laws passed by state legislatures and enacted by governors. In short, lemon laws protect consumers by providing certain remedies when their newly purchased vehicle is having problems. Most are applicable to new […]
What is an Irrevocable Trust Agreement? The purpose of an Irrevocable Trust Agreement is to allow for a trust arrangement where the person who creates the trust (the grantor/trustor/trustmaker) gives up the right (irrevocably) to change or alter the trust terms without the consent of the beneficiary. The person who benefits from the trust assets is known as the beneficiary.The […]
What is Legal Aid in Warren, Ohio? Legal aid is a service that provides legal assistance to individuals who cannot afford an attorney. For many, it is the only means through which they can navigate the justice system. In Warren, Ohio, legal aid plays a critical role in the community, helping countless local residents access the legal resources they need.Legal […]
