Qualifications for Admission Federal courts will not admit an applicant to practice unless the applicant is currently a member in good standing of the bar of the highest state court of the State of California (or other state where applicant is licensed). An applicant also must have graduated from a rule-compliant ABA-accredited law school and be a lawfully admitted applicant […]
Arbitration Fundamentals in Construction Arbitration is a dispute resolution process where an independent third-party, the arbitrator, hears both parties’ evidence and arguments and renders an award or decision. This process carries over from the well-established practice in commercial contracts industry wide, and has been applied to the construction industry since as far back as 1600.The reasons for including an arbitration […]
What is Balcony Law In California, balcony law refers to the legal obligations imposed on property owners and managers to maintain the structural integrity and safety of balconies and decks. The primary objective of these regulations is to prevent injuries and fatalities resulting from structural collapses. As was the case in the terrible collapse of a Berkeley balcony in June […]
Overview of Prenuptial Agreements in Massachusetts A prenuptial agreement is a personal deal a couple makes in the event that, at some later point, the relationship does not continue. Such a deal might cover what happens to jointly held property, what happens if either party should die, how future income will become the property of either spouse, whether or not […]
What are bond conditions? Although bond is something we’ve all heard of, many folks don’t understand what exactly it is. When a person is arrested and charged with a crime, after some processing and upon certain conditions and terms being met, they are usually released from custody with a court date to appear. In addition to the promise of the […]
Legal Aid in Berks County: An Overview Legal aid is a term that refers to legal services that are provided free of charge to those who cannot afford to pay for them. Legal aid organizations are not government-funded; rather, they are non-profit organizations. The goal of legal aid is to make justice more accessible to low-income individuals, which enhances and […]
What does Adult Guardianship mean? What is Adult Guardianship in Florida?It’s the job of the legal guardian to make every day decisions for an adult who lacks competency, but it is also their responsibility to be mindful of larger life experiences, like selling real estate, changing bank accounts, and a host of other important matters that impact an adult’s business […]
What is a notarized separation agreement In the context of Family Law in New Jersey, an agreement like this is sometimes referred to as a "Marital Settlement Agreement" or just a "Settlement Agreement" and is very common in cases involving a couple who are getting divorced, even if they are not filing for divorce yet. A "Notarized Separation Agreement" is […]
What Does it Mean to Enjoin in Legal Terms Enjoin is a verb meaning to prohibit by legal action. It is used in connection with injunctions and restraining orders. It is used most commonly in the injunction context, however, if an injunction has been issued with the "teeth" of contempt of court for its enforcement, a contempt proceeding can be […]
Heirs at Law Defined Heirs at law are those people in line to inherit your assets in the absence of a will or trust. More succinctly, they are your next of kin. These typically include a surviving spouse and, if your spouse doesn’t survive you, your children.If you have no spouse or children, your heirs at law will be your […]