Defining Wisconsin Legal Separation What is legal separation in Wisconsin? Legal separation, like divorce, is one method for ending a marriage. In Wisconsin, legal separation results in most of the same legal implications as divorce. Like divorce, legal separation ends the legal marital status of the separating couple. In fact, it the same legal process, but "separation" allows you to […]
What Are California Attorney Trust Accounts? Client trust accounts are used by many California attorneys to hold client funds related to matters for which the attorney has been retained. Trust accounts are sometimes called IOLTA accounts (see below) and may also be referred to as client trust funds or simply trust accounts. Like other financial institutions, each bank is free […]
What Is a Divorce Settlement Agreement? In the simplest terms, a divorce settlement agreement is a legally binding contract that formalizes the terms of a divorce agreement reached by the parties. NC divorce lawyers and judges typically refer to a couple’s divorce documents as their "marital settlement agreement."A divorce settlement agreement is a written, legally binding document that describes how […]
Maine Dumpster Diving Laws The legality of dumpster diving in the state of Maine, while not frequently tested, is still of interest to many researchers and attorneys. The laws regulating dumpster diving in Maine primarily stem from two distinct authorities. One area comes from common law principles that focus on trespass (focusing primarily on whether the dumpster is on private […]
Essentials of King County Rent Laws The laws governing rent increases in King County are primarily laid out in King County Code 26.08.010 through 30, Rent Stabilization. These laws establish regulations for rent increases, the notice requirements landlords must follow, and the responsibilities both landlords and tenants have in the rent increase process. In the unincorporated areas of King County—those […]
The One-Party Consent Law in New York New York is considered a "one-party consent" state, which means that at least one person involved in a communication must consent to the recording in order for the recording to be legal. New York Consolidated Laws stated that "a person may intercept a telephone or telegraph communication when he is a party to […]
Why a Remodel Contract is Important Bathroom remodeling, just like other forms of home improvement, is risky business from a legal standpoint. All parties involved, from contractors to suppliers to subcontractors to homeowners, should protect their interests with a comprehensive bathroom remodel contract. Any contracting veteran will tell you that a remodel contract is basically an insurance policy keeping you […]
What is a Subcontractor Agreement? A subcontractor agreement is a legal agreement between a company (the "contractor") and another company or individual (the "subcontractor") that will be performing work or providing services for the contractor on a specific project. The subcontractor may or may not be a licensed contractor depending on the scope of work and/or potential liability of the […]
Irrevocable Trusts Explained An irrevocable trust is a trust where the grantor relinquishes all control over it, and therefore it cannot be modified or terminated without the permission of the beneficiary or beneficiaries. It is unchangeable, or as the term denotes, irrevocable. This is different from a revocable trust, where the grantor can amend, terminate or modify the trust while […]
What is Legal Malpractice? Legal Malpractice is the term describing the legal profession engaged in negligent conduct similar to any other profession. Like doctors who "misdiagnose" a condition or suggest the wrong surgery, or architects or electricians who fail to follow building codes, lawyers make errors that sometimes explode into big problems. There is a short statute of limitations (time […]
