Civil Complaints Explained A civil Complaint is the legal document that a Plaintiff files to commence a lawsuit. Prior to the filing of a civil Complaint, the Plaintiff identifies the Defendant(s) and determines which Court has jurisdiction to hear the case. As a general rule, the Plaintiff would file a civil Complaint in his or her "local" Court. If the….
Common Law Marriage: What is it? Common law marriage occurs when two people live together and present themselves as a married couple but do not have a marriage certificate. For many, common law marriage holds the same status as a traditional, legal marriage. However, common law marriage does not exist in every state . In fact, it is only recognized….
Legal Bookkeeping Explained Bookkeeping for attorneys is not the same as bookkeeping for other small business types. Attorneys have distinct financial and legal regulatory requirements that they must adhere to. To plan for these needs, attorneys’ need someone with knowledge of their specific requirements.As a new legal practice owner, you need to understand legal bookkeeping so you can set up….
Landlocked Property Explained Landlocked property is defined as property that has no legal access to public roads. Such property is either surrounded by other privately and/or publicly owned property or completely surrounded by water. The lack of direct access to public roadways can result in the diminished use and enjoyment of the property as well as its value . As….
Understanding DC 37 Legal Services The New York City Municipal Employees Legal Services (DC 37 Legal Services) program provides comprehensive legal representation to members of the District Council 37 Union who are found to be eligible for the services. The program was created pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement between the City of New York and The District Council 37….
Washington’s Shoplifting Laws at a Glance Washington State shoplifting laws are governed by Chapter 9.91 RCW, Theft and Robbery. Committing a theft offense is considered to be an offense against property. "Theft" is defined under RCW 9A.56.020 as "to exert wrongful control over the property or services of another by any deceitful means or by threat." A person commits theft….
An Introduction to Law Careers in Alaska The legal career landscape in Alaska bears similarities to what you would find in many of the lower 48. For example, the state does have a public defender’s office: the Alaska Office of Public Advocacy. This department reports to the Legislative Council and serves as a guardian ad litem for certain people. There….
Contract Writing Course Essentials Background on Contract Writing CourseA contract writing course generally introduces participants to the essentials of contract law, familiarizing them with the practical steps involved in developing a comprehensive agreement. Depending on the level of training, such a course might also cover drafting guidelines based on the type of contract, such as a lease or sale of….
Nevada State Age of Consent Explained Both the Nevada Revised Statutes and the Washoe County Code outline crimes and penalties when sex acts are performed with those outside the legal age of consent. Nevada Revised Statutes 201.354 only allows individuals who are over the age of 16 to consent to sexual acts. Any individual under the age of 16 who….
What to Know About Guardianship Legal Fees Guardianship is essentially a legal arrangement in which a person (the guardian) is appointed to manage the affairs of another individual (the ward) who is unable to handle their own affairs due to various reasons such as age, mental or physical incapacity. Often, legal proceedings are necessary to establish a guardianship, particularly if….