Tennessee Abandoned Property Law 101 Abandoned property is not a term covered by one simple definition; its meaning can vary depending on the relevant jurisdiction. Generally speaking, however, abandoned property refers to tangible property that its owner has voluntarily forsaken. The concept of abandonment also may apply to intangible property, such as a debt or […]
What You Need to Know About Iowa’s Domestic Violence Laws Iowa’s domestic violence laws aim to prevent and address incidents of abuse and violence within the family unit. "Domestic violence" is closely associated with, but separate from, terms like "child abuse," "domestic abuse" or "spousal abuse," and "elder abuse." To marry is not a license […]
All About Family Law in Crestview, FL Family law refers to a broad range of legal matters that pertain to family-related issues. In the state of Florida, the scope of family law includes divorce, child custody, child support, visitation, spousal support/alimony, guardian ad litem representation, property division, and paternity actions. Most of these legal actions […]
The Well Pleaded Complaint Rule: An Introduction The well pleaded complaint rule requires that a federal question appear "on the face of the complaint" before issues regarding a federal law will be considered by the district court. The purposes behind the rule are: (1) to avoid unneeded intervention in state proceedings; (2) to prevent disruption […]
Inside Look at a Legal Assistant’s Duties The legal assistant profession has gained significant recognition and respect in recent years as both a viable career path for those seeking to join the legal field, and as a necessity within the legal industry. Legal assistants, also known as paralegals, serve as the backbone of law firms, […]
What Does Legal Aid Do? Legal Aid in Martinsburg, and across West Virginia, is essentially the provision of free legal services to low income individuals and families who cannot afford a private attorney. It is provided by non for profit legal service organizations supported by the Legal Services Corporation and unlike Tidewater, in West Virginia, […]
What are the Laws on Non-competes in Ohio? In Ohio, the legal enforceability of non-compete agreements is analyzed in a four-part test. That test includes: (1) whether the employer has a legitimate business interest deserving protection; (2) whether a non-compete would be "no greater than is required for the employer to protect its legitimate interest"; […]
What is Legal Aid in Pueblo? As a critical component of the legal landscape in Pueblo, legal aid services ensure that low-income families can access the legal support and information they need. Whether dealing with family law issues, housing problems, or immigration concerns, having access to affordable legal guidance is essential to navigating the complexities […]
All You Need to Know About Subpoenas in Family Court A subpoena is essentially a "command to the witness" to appear as you request. In other words, it is an order from the court ordering someone to appear in family court or other proceedings to provide testimony or produce documents. When ordering someone to appear […]
What Is Bottomline Legal Exchange? The Bottomline Legal Exchange is a listing of Web-based application service providers (ASPs) that specifically meet the operational needs of law firms and legal departments. The Bottomline Legal Exchange offers a co-branded Web site where law firms can find solutions to their back office operations (practice management, time and billing, […]
