Overview of Federal Labor Laws The foundation for our legal rights is based upon the Constitution and the laws of our country. Unfairly, many of the fundamental rights granted to employees in other industries do not extend to the trucking industry. Congress has passed several federal labor laws which set standards for working conditions. These […]
What is Legal Guardianship? In Louisiana, a Legal Guardian is one of several ways for a person to provide adequate care for another person. Legal Guardianship is additionally the legal framework by which a person provides for the care and personal well-being of a minor or incompetent adult, both financially and physically. If a minor […]
Defining a Trust in the State of Florida In simple terms, a Florida trust acts like a container into which money or property goes. The most common type of grantor trust is the revocable trust. In this type of trust, the grantor can change or amend the terms of the trust at any time prior […]
Legally Binding Lease Agreements in Ohio Lease agreements in Ohio are agreements under which a tenant will pay rent to a landlord for the right to occupy property. While many leases can be oral, under Ohio law, these leases must be in writing for a lease period greater than one period. A "period" is stabilized […]
What Is Alimony in Arkansas? Alimony is not a component of any divorce action and it does not have to be requested by either party. Alimony is only ordered when the Court believes there is a need for it. While alimony is not part of the codified law in Arkansas, it is part of Arkansas […]
What Are Postnuptial Agreements? A postnuptial agreement is a familial contract between two spouses. Just as in a prenuptial agreement, the postnuptial agreement of the marital couple can be used to decide the division of property and finances in the event of a divorce or death. It can also be drafted to determine a variety […]
Prenuptial Agreements Explained A prenuptial agreement (also commonly known as a premarital or antenuptial agreement) is a contract or agreement that a couple can enter into before the get married or enter into a civil partnership. It is a very common practice in some cultures to plan for the financial aspects of a marriage before […]
A Simple Guide to California LLC Form 568 California LLC Form 568 is a vital tax document for limited liability companies (LLCs) operating in the state. It is used to report an LLC’s income, deductions, gains, losses, and credits, thereby determining not only the tax that the LLC must pay but also how that tax […]
What You Need to Know about Durham Legal Aid Durham Legal Aid is a nonprofit agency that provides free civil legal services to residents of Durham County. The goal of Durham Legal Aid is to provide equal access to justice so that low income and disadvantaged Durham residents can protect their rights. The agency represents […]
The Age of Consent in WV Defined Under West Virginia Code §61-8-1: Consent of Victim is showing one’s willingness or assent to engage in sexual intercourse. Knowledgeable consent is required for defendant to be absolved from criminal liability, but accused cannot harm or threaten to harm victim in course of sexual intercourse. Under W.Va. Code […]
