Family Law

• Divorce
  Divorce: A legal ending, by court order, of a marriage. The legal basis for divorce differs from state to state; there is no national divorce law.
• Child Support
  . In New York State, a child is entitled to be supported by his or her parents until the age of 21. However, if the child is under 21 years of age and the child is considered to be 'emancipated' under New York Law, the parents' support obligation ends. The parties acknowledge that the child support order which would result from the application of their state's Child Support Guidelines, is different. directly to the custodial parent.In New York State, a child is entitled to be supported by his or her parents until the age of 21. However, if the child is under 21 years of age and the child is considered to be "emancipated" under New York Law, the parents' support obligation ends.
• Child Custody and Visitation
  Divorce is never easy, but you and your spouse have both agreed to this divorce and you've reached an agreement on how to divide your property, accounts, debts, and/or child custody. You can create a Divorce Settlement Agreement to clearly define the terms of the settlement with your spouse.
• Adoption
• Premarital Agreement
  Yes, you can. It is called a postnuptial agreement. It is the same as a Prenuptial Agreement it is only called that because it is signed after the marriage ceremony rather than before. Whenever you decide to make your agreement, it is best to do it when your relationship is on good terms and you can both be supportive of each other's needs. Prenups are becoming increasingly common since many are choosing to marry later in life after they've accumulated a few assets.
• Guardianship
  Guardian: A person who has been given the legal right and duty to take care of another individual and/or that individual's property. Guardianships are granted when a person does not have certain legal rights, such as a minor, to take care of himself and his affairs, or a mentally ill or debilitated person not being capable of managing himself and his affairs.
• Spousal Support
  State laws dictate how much spousal support may have to be paid, if at all. A spouse can also refuse spousal support, which should be in writing before final divorce papers are filed. If it is decided that spousal support should be paid, the judge may calculate the amount due based on a variety of factors including...
• Legal Separation
  Separation: The living apart of a husband and wife. If such a separation is ordered by a court, it is a legal separation, in which event the details of support and maintenance are often spelled out specifically in a document issued by the court.
• Annulment
  Annulment: The act of canceling something; making it void. An annulment of marriage is a legal decision that the marriage never existed. (An annulment is not a divorce.)

Criminal Law

• DUI/DWI
• Traffic Violations
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• Sex Crimes
  Bodily injury: Any harm coming to the body as the result of external force. Such injury may come from a blow or it may come from malpractice of a physician, or as the result of rape or attempted rape.
• Robbery
  Security: 1. Property that has been pledged by a lien or mortgage, thus guaranteeing that the creditor will be paid if the debtor defaults. Security makes the promise to pay more than a personal obligation. 2. A stock or bond that signifies that the borrower (the Corporation) owes a specified amount of money to the stock or bond holder. 3. Measures to protect people against attack, robbery, danger, etcetera.
• Theft
• Misdemeanors
  . TENANT RESPONSIBILITY. Tenant is responsible for all nuisance and disturbance on the Premises while under this rental agreement whether committed by the Tenant, family, friends or guests of the Tenant. Tenant should be aware that the Nevada Revised Statute 40.140 definition of a misdemeanor in relation to nuisance applies in all cases of nuisance on the Premises. If the Tenant witnesses any nuisance or violation of building, safety or health code or regulation Tenant should immediately contact the appropriate authorities and the Landlord.
• Assault
• Murder
  Guilty: The opposite of innocent; the verdict that is handed down when one has been convicted of a crime or offense; the plea of admission that a defendant may make, be it guilty of a parking violation or guilty of a murder.
• Homicide
• Restraining Order
  Injunction: A restraining order issued by a judge that a person or persons can or cannot do a particular thing. For example, a judge may order a labor union not to strike until a court hearing can be held. Injunctions may be temporary or permanent.
• Manslaughter
  Mitigate: To lessen, as in reducing the punishment of a convicted person or decreasing the amount of damages a plaintiff may have been awarded. Also, to reduce the charges, such as from first-degree murder to manslaughter, because of extenuating circumstances.
• Prostitution
  Prostitution or Prostitution related activities as defined in Minnesota Statutes Section 617.80, Subdivision 4, to occur on the Premises or in the common area of the Premises.

Business and Corporate Law

• Corporate Law
  If you are incorporating for the purpose of attracting outside investors, Delaware may be the best place to incorporate. Delaware has a long history of being the preeminent state for corporate law. Delaware even has a special court, called the Chancery Court, that decides business and corporate disputes. These factors are important to investors. Investors want to remove as much uncertainty as they can from their investment. Having a corporation that is incorporated in Delaware promotes investor confidence in a business.
• Business Formation
• Limited Liability Companies
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• Trade Secrets
• Intellectual Property

Employment Law

• Employment Contract
  Employment agreements are often best kept simple. You should include basic information such as salary information, payment schedules and benefit information. If you operate in an "at-will" state, you should explain in the document what that means. Many employers often include a Confidentiality Agreement (often called an NDA) as well. In most situations, you will not include information about raises or how long their employment may last.
• Severance Agreement

Property Law

• Real Estate Litigation
• Construction Litigation
• Real Estate Transactions
  Real Estate transactions often involve a lot of back and forth negotiations, especially within the commercial real estate market. An Intent to Purchase Real Estate letter provides the opportunity to commit previously negotiated terms to writing and to create an outline of the prospective sale. Use an Intent to Purchase Real Estate letter when you want to hammer out the terms of the deal before committing to the purchase.
• Easement
• Land Use and Zoning
• Landlord-Tenant Disputes
  THE LEASE IMPOSES IMPORTANT LEGAL OBLIGATIONS. MANY RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PARTIES ARE GOVERNED BY CHAPTER 83, PART II, RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT, FLORIDA STATUTES. A COPY OF THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT IS ATTACHED TO THIS LEASE.
• Property Damage
  . FLOOD AND FIRE NOTICE. Pursuant to Title 41 of the Oklahoma Statute, 113a, Landlord does hereby give notice to Tenant if the leased Premises has within the last five (5) years been subject to temporary flooding according to the description set forth in Para. B, Sec. 1 of the above referenced statute, and that Landlord shall not be liable for any personal injury or property damage to the Tenant or to any occupant of the leased property, irrespective of how such injury or damage may be caused.

Immigration Law

• Citizenship and Naturalization

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  Personal injury: 1. Damage (injury) to the body. 2. A personal wrong or violation of a personal right. Such personal injury is frequently the basis for lawsuit against the wrongdoer. Personal injury is not limited to physical body harm.

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  The first thing you need to do is to collect a complete list of your assets and debts. Secondly, you'll need to think about how you might want your estate distributed after you die and who might best be the one to manage your estate. Once you have gathered this information, you may choose to contact a lawyer or to start your estate planning on your own. If your estate is not complicated and you don't expect anyone to challenge your Will, you can likely write your Will and other documents yourself using your Rocket Lawyer account.
• Wills
  It's a good idea to consider updating your Will whenever you have a big change in your life. A marriage, the birth of a child, a new business venture, or the purchase of a home are great reasons to take a look at your Will. You can either start from scratch and create a brand new Last Will and Testament or just use a Codicil to Will to make changes to your existing one.
• Trusts
  Since nonprofit status is a state law concept, there is variation among the states as to nonprofit requirements. For example, some states allow a nonprofit to have only one director while other states require three directors. Some states allow nonprofits to organize as a limited liability company while other states only allow nonprofits to register as a nonprofit or non-stock corporation, unincorporated association, or charitable trust.
• Power of Attorney
  A Medical Power of Attorney (POA) allows your child to assign someone to make medical choices for them should they become incapacitated. This document becomes important if they become injured, suffer a major illness, or if they require a major surgery.
• Probate

Finance Law

• Bankruptcy
• Foreclosure
• Tax Law
• Debt Collection
  Homestead: The house and land upon which a person or family makes their permanent residence. A person's homestead is generally exempt from debt collection (except by the lender who financed the homestead). The extent and definition of the homestead exemption varies by state.