Comprehensive Law Defined What is Comprehensive Law?One of the earliest definitions of comprehensive law was proposed by a group of federal judges who met in 2000 to form the Federal Court System and as simply put, it is a holistic approach to law. A method long ago adopted in China, […]
Texas Separation Agreements: Facts You Need to Know
Separation Agreement: What Is It? A Texas Separation Agreement is a contract, or an agreement between you and your spouse that divides the property of the spouses and/or sets out your responsibilities for the children. It can be before or after you file for divorce. If filed before divorce it […]
Common Law Marriage in Ohio: Common Misconceptions and Facts
Common law marriage defined In the simplest of terms, common law marriage is a contract, the terms of which have not been expressed in written form, and which has derived from the parties’ implicit promise to form (or continue) a valid marriage. In essence, the parties are promising each other […]
Learning How to Get the Indiana Power of Attorney Form PDF
Indiana Power of Attorney Overview The Indiana Power of Attorney is defined as a "power of attorney for health care" or a "power of attorney for finances." In either case, it is used when one person (the donor) wants to empower another person (the donee) to act on their behalf […]
Understanding the Limitations of Legal Separation
Financial Aspects of Legal Separation Unfortunately, there is a financial burden, to some degree, with all forms of divorce. There is a misconception that a legal separation is cheaper than a divorce. However, similar to divorce, a legal separation requires the hiring of an attorney and costs for court filing […]
Illinois Pepper Spray Laws Explained
An Overview of Illinois Pepper Spray Laws The following is a general overview of the current laws in Illinois surrounding the use and possession of pepper spray. This will aim to provide a general overview of the regulations surrounding the pepper spray, notwithstanding exceptions for situations such as police or […]
Proving Substance Abuse in Court: Essential Tips and Evidence
The Legal Landscape Proving substance abuse can have significant implications in a variety of legal contexts. In child custody disputes, for example, evidence of substance abuse by one parent can be critical. Courts generally consider the substance abuse history and potential impact on the children involved in any relevant way. […]
Navigating the Legal Age of Consent in Colorado
The Legal Meaning of Age of Consent in Colorado The legal age of consent in Colorado is specifically outlined in the Colorado Revised Statutes under CRS 18-3-404 and 18-3-405. According to CRS 18-3-404 (Sexual Assault In The Second Degree – Victim Physically Helpless), sexual consent is only valid if the […]
Demystifying Counsel and Advocacy Law Lines: A Legal Support Resource
Counsel and Advocacy Law Lines Explained Counsel and Advocacy law lines are the same as legal lines and legal hotlines and refers to facilities that provide free legal advice to those who are unable to afford a private attorney. Legallines or Hotlines in the United States commonly utilize volunteer attorneys […]
The Legalities Behind Offer Letters
What is an Offer Letter? An offer letter is a document that employers use to officially communicate an applicant’s acceptance of an offer of employment. Often the terms and conditions of employment that employers offer are verbal. An offer letter is a good way to ensure that the terms and […]