What is a Common Law Marriage? A common law marriage is a type of legal marriage that does not require a marriage license or formal registration with the state to be legal and valid. Instead, a common law marriage is established only with evidence of a couple’s agreement to be married and their subsequent cohabitation.Historically, common law marriages developed as….
Who Needs A Notary Custody Agreement? A notary custody agreement is an agreement in which two parents submit agreed upon terms for minor children on a piece of paper and a notary public can notarize it. By having them notarized it gives them more legitimacy than if just signed. It is not a court order so the parents can do….
How to Pass the Bar Exam In most states, admission to the bar is an arduous process involving a few steps that must be completed before an applicant will be allowed to practice his or her profession. The first of these steps is to apply for admission to the bar and receive permission to take a written examination in the….
Postnuptial Agreements: The Basics A postnuptial agreement is recognized under New York law which means that it is enforceable by the courts. A postnuptial agreement deals with the financial aspects of a couple’s marriage and what is going to happen to the family assets and liabilities in the future in the event of death or divorce. It can deal with….
An Introduction to Arizona Probate Law The world of Arizona probate law may seem daunting to some. But it is important for every Arizonan to arm themselves with a basic understanding of this crucial aspect of estate planning and administration. Much like the rest of the country, Arizona gradually transitioned away from the antiquated and bureaucratic system of "probating" a….
What Is a Traffic Violation? Traffic violations can be sorted into a number of categories based upon their potential negative impact on public safety. In general, traffic offenses are either moving or non-moving violations.The most frequently searched for traffic offense in Google, a moving violation, typically involved recklessness or negligence on the part of the defendant. For example, vehicle speeding….
About Michigan’s Breaks and Lunches Law Michigan employment law regulations outline general provisions concerning breaks and rest periods as follows:First Shift. Each employer shall provide at least 30 consecutive minutes for the first shift for employees having a work period of at least 3 1/2 hours but less than 5 hours, and 60 consecutive minutes for employees having a work….
Licence to Use Property Agreements: What to Know What is a license to use property agreement?A license to use property is an agreement between two parties (the licensor and the licensee) allowing the licensee to use an asset owned by the licensor. The most common license to use property is a licence to use land. A licence conferred under a….
An Overview of Contempt of Court Action in the State of Florida Florida law defines contempt of court to be the willful disobedience of a court order or the non-payment of alimony or child support. This can have different implications, largely because there are two types of contempt: civil and criminal contempt.Civil contempt occurs when a person disobeys a civil….
What is a Post-nup? A postnuptial agreement is an arrangement made between two married individuals, or a domestic partnership, that comes into effect after the marriage or domestic partnership. The purpose of the agreement is to resolve potential future areas of disagreement, usually involving asset division in the event of a divorce or death of one of the parties. Other….
