Power of Diversity in the Legal Field A significant body of research demonstrates that diversity, representation, and inclusion are essential components for organizational health and long-term success. McKinsey & Co., which conducts extensive annual studies on the relationship between diversity and business performance, reports that companies with more women in top leadership positions are 21 percent more likely to outperform […]
A Quick Explanation of Legal Aid Services Legal aid services comprise a composite of legal services such as counsel, advice, brief services, and services in more complex matters, including representation at all judicial stages. These services are tailored specifically for those who cannot afford to pay for attorneys. Legal aid organizations may also provide non-legal social service help in the […]
Trust Under Agreement: What Is It? A trust under agreement is a practical, estate-planning tool. While varying in complexities and terms, a trust under agreement is a type of trust created by an agreement (contract) between the Grantor of the trust and a Trustee. A trust under agreement is used when one who wishes to create a trust does not […]
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 […]
