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The legal fiction of common law marriage - author: Johnette Duff - During a radio-talk show appearance, a caller told me about his unfortunate brush with the legal fiction of common-law marriage. He had been living with a woman for several weeks when he came home one evening to find the woman, his TV and assorted other property missing. He called the police, who mistakenly informed him that the woman was his common-law wife and so they couldn’t help him. click here for full text.
When Should You Re-Write Your Will - author: J. Mahserjian & W. Clark - If you are contemplating, or in the process of, divorcing your spouse, it is crucial that you either revise your existing will, or have your attorney prepare a new one for you. If you are contemplating, or in the process of, divorcing your spouse, it is crucial that you either revise your existing will, or have your attorney prepare a new one for you click here for full text.
Divorce: Coping With The Family Law Process - author: Charles M. Goldstein - The Emotions - Divorce is a scary, lonely and misunderstood process for most people, particularly when there are children involved. The mutual friends enjoyed during the marriage may not be of help because those individuals may not want to "pick a side." A divorce will introduce you to an entirely new balancing act. click here for full text.
Rights and Obligations with Prenuptial Agreement - author: Jeffrey Broobin - Prenuptial agreements are like insurance policies. You do the paperwork, and then hope you'll never need it. However, since half of marriages end in divorce within the first seven years, you may want to consider a prenuptial agreement before you walk down the aisle and say, "I do." Since you could later be engaged in a nasty, costly click here for full text.
Sidestep The Risk Of Independent Contractors Who Aren't - author: Marc J. Lane - Whatever the parties believe or contract, the IRS has the final word about whether or not a worker is really an employee. Considering he's the richest man in the country, not all has been going Bill Gates' way. The Justice Department is after him on Antitrust grounds; he recently took a pie in the face; and his senior managers at Microsoft Corp. learned that workers can be company employees even after they sign agreements click here for full text.
Intellectual Property Law - author: Joe Regan - Intellectual Property Law can be quite confusing at times. Copyrights, trademarks and patents all have a role in protecting your hard earned content and knowing their role is half the battle. Intellectual property in itself refers to the creations of the mind click here for full text.
Buying A Home After Bankruptcy - author: Kevin Chern, J.D. - It’s true that most lenders will see you as a credit risk immediately after bankruptcy, but that doesn’t mean you won’t be able to buy a home. Home loans are somewhat less risky for lenders than unsecured loans (like credit cards or personal signature loans) because the lender will have your home as security. Even so, every reputable lender wants to be able to expect click here for full text.
Laws On Fugitive Recovery Work In Ohio - author: Nicholas Getzinger - Anyone wishing to do recovery work in Ohio must become a licensed Bond agent in Ohio and may not refer to himself as a bounty hunter. Each licensed person will be registered with the state of Ohio Department of Insurance and will serve under a probation period of 6 months. click here for full text.
Small Business Legal Mistakes to Avoid - author: Nyall Bakk - If you~re a small business owner who knows little about the legalities involved with running a small business you~re not alone. The Small Business Association recommends that small business owners take one if not several legal classes in order to familiarize themselves with potential legal issues. Not knowing where you stand click here for full text.
Pleas & Court Appearances in New York Criminal Courts - author: Susan Chana Lask, Esq. - At arraignment, the District Attorney may offer a plea to a lesser charge than what you were arrested for originally. Pleas are offered to unburden an extremely congested criminal court calendar, as well as to get rid of lesser criminal cases so the District Attorney can rightfully concentrate on the more serious crimes. If you were arrested for misdemeanor click here for full text.
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