Overview of Alabama Separation Laws In order to understand how we fit our law into this in the context of all other laws, I want to give you some background about Alabama separation laws. In Alabama, a separation is an informal means by which parties to a marriage live apart without terminating their marital status. For example, you may be married but have moved out…
Understanding Unpaid Intern Agreements: Key Components and Legal Considerations
What Constitutes an Unpaid Intern Agreement? What is an unpaid intern agreement and what is it for?An unpaid intern agreement is a contract used to clarify and describe the relationship between a Company taking on an intern, and the intern. The agreement establishes some of the basic terms of the internship, such as how long it will last, what will be involved, and following these…
The essential elements of an employment contract in Texas
Overview of Texas employment contracts An employment contract is an agreement between an employer and an employee that sets out the terms of employment, including the specifics of the job the employee will be doing, what the company is going to pay them, when the employee is expected to work, what benefits they will be entitled to, whether commission will be awarded, and what the…
Suing a Contractor for Bad Work: Legal Remedies
Contractors’ Responsibilities As an independent contractor, you have obligations to your clients. You have agreed to carry out work for them, and you also have to do this work to a professional standard and according to the terms of the contract. Of course, every contract is different, so you need to be wary when it comes to the terms and conditions that you agree to,…
All About Trucking Lease Termination Agreements
What is a Trucking Lease Termination Agreement? A trucking lease termination agreement is a document that outlines the dissolution of a contract between a motor carrier or trucking company and an owner-operator or independent driver. A trucking lease termination agreement is entered into by the motor carrier and owner operator when they decide to terminate their business relationship with one another . These agreements can…
The Ultimate Reference to Business Law
Business Law 101 Business law refers to the collection of rules, procedures, and regulations that govern commercial transactions and the management of business entities. It encompasses a wide range of areas, including contracts, sales, property, agency, business entities, estates and trusts, commercial paper, bankruptcy, and government regulation of commercial paper and agencies in various departments. Essentially, it sets the legal foundation for how businesses operate…
The In-Depth Guide to Legal Dependents
What Is A Legal Dependent? Legal dependents are relatively straightforward at first blush. Admittedly, most people are familiar with them. So, there’s not an uncommon misconception that the concept of a legal dependent is universal across any and all jurisdictions.The reality though is that this concept means something very different from one legal jurisdiction to the next. More often than not there can be distinctions…
Getting a Handle on Exotic Pet Regulations in North Carolina: Basic Info for New Owners
Overview of Exotic Pet Ownership in North Carolina North Carolina is no stranger to exotic pets. From brightly colored pet snakes to awe-inspiring exotic birds, a quirky mixture of people across the state have opened their doors to stand out pets teeming with personality and charm. While the popularity of owning an exotic pet continues to increase, so too has the need for accurate information…
The Definitive Legal Services Guide for Northwest Florida
An Introduction to Legal Services in Northwest Florida Legal services in Northwest Florida cover a wide range of issues across multiple practice areas. Attorneys in this region provide counsel in family law matters, criminal defense cases, personal injury claims, estate planning and probate.Family law attorneys handle matters involving child custody, child support, divorce, spousal support and adoption. If you are dealing with one of these…
Domestic Partnering in New Jersey
Domestic Partnership Defined in NJ Under New Jersey intestate succession law, which governs what happens to your property if you die without a will, when married individuals die in the same accident the state will recognize the marriage and accord the surviving spouse their rights as the surviving spouse. However, if one of the married individuals was merely in a civil union or domestic partnership,…