What is a Prenup? In the realm of family law, the concept of a prenuptial agreement, or premarital agreement, is fundamental to understanding how the legal system approaches the often complex realities of marriage. According to the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act, a statute adopted by North Carolina, North Carolina General Statute § 52-7, a prenuptial […]
Types of Florida Contractor Licenses Clarified
Florida Contractor Licenses Explained Licenses to be a contractor in Florida are administered and provided by the State of Florida Department of Professional Regulation, hereinafter the "DBPR." In order to be a licensed contractor in Florida, an individual or business must obtain a license from the DBPR. There are two types of licenses available: (1) […]
Understanding Indiana’s Custody Laws: A Complete Guide
A Primer on Indiana’s Custody Laws Indiana custody laws are based on the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, or UCCJEA. This act creates a legal jurisdiction so that courts within one state are granted authority over cases of custody involving children who go across state lines. The child must reside in Indiana or […]
Legal Malpractice in New Jersey: Important Information to Know
Legal Malpractice: What is it? In the context of malpractice claims, they are often confused with either crime prevention or negligence. A claim for legal malpractice is a little of both, as it alleges the negligent act of an attorney, that in the course of the representation of the client, money was lost or time […]
Distinguishing Between MOU and Contract
Parole MOU or Contract Defined An MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) is a formal agreement between two or more parties. It describes a common line of interest between the parties, and also includes general plans for how this line of interest will be pursued. MOUs are usually made in situations where the agreement does not need […]
Overview of Texas Temporary Custody Agreements
Temporary Custody Agreement Defined A temporary custody agreement can be made as part of a family law suit pending final order. The agreement will set out how a family is going to divide up their time with the children while the suit is pending.During a divorce or other family law proceeding, parents may want to […]
Essentials of Translation Agreement Contracts: Features, Usage and the Right Approach
Translation Agreement: What Is It? A contract between a client that requires a language service and the language service provider (in this case, the translator), is known as a translation agreement contract. This document is essential to both parties because it outlines exactly what services will be provided, at what cost, over what period of […]
Finding a local breach of contract lawyer: Your comprehensive guide
Breach of Contract 101 When you have made an agreement with someone else, you have entered into a contract. A contract may be either written, or oral. An example of a written contract would be a rental lease agreement, a marriage license, or an agreement to buy or sell real estate. An example of an […]
The State of Legal Residence Explained
What is Legal Residence? Section 253 annotations to the Family Law Code define "residence" as "the place including the outer boundaries where a natural person has established a physical presence intending to remain there for some time, a fixed habit of abode, and where the person sleeps." Of course, actual joint residence creates a rebuttable […]
How to Successfully Apply for the Emery Reddy Legal Studies Scholarship
Emery Reddy Legal Studies Scholarship Description The Emery Reddy Legal Studies Scholarship is another opportunity that will help you pay for law school. In 2015, the personal injury law firm Emery Reddy created the scholarship as a way to reduce the financial burden that attending law school places on students. The scholarship is now awarded […]