About Legal Guardianship Legal guardianship is a more permanent arrangement than custody or parenting time and typically arises when parents are unable to care for a child. The legal rights of a guardian are essentially the same as that of a parent. A legal guardian is responsible for a child’s care, custody, and control. The…
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An Overview of Book Publishing Agreements A book publishing agreement, also known as a publishing contract, is a legally binding arrangement between an author and a publisher. Such an agreement aims to protect the rights and interests of both parties in the creation and distribution of written works. The primary purpose of a book publishing…
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What Does Arraignment Mean? Unless you’re a criminal defense attorney or longstanding courtroom observer, it’s likely you have little idea of what occurs during the initial appearance of a case in the criminal court system. Two things that are of common interest are: what is the role of the charged individual, and what is its…
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Overview of the Legal Landscape in New Jersey Nestled between the bustling metropolises of New York City and Philadelphia, New Jersey is a state rich in legal history and professional prowess. As one of the original 13 colonies, its legal landscape has evolved considerably since the laws were first modeled after those of England. Today,…
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What is a Shared Well Agreement A shared well agreement is a document prepared for water rights property owners who are connected to a common water well. While water rights law differs by jurisdiction, in many areas it is entirely possible for multiple properties to share a single well, either because their lots are small…
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An Introduction to Termination of Employment in NC North Carolina is an "at-will" employment jurisdiction. In most circumstances, this means that an employer in North Carolina can terminate their employment with an employee at any time and for any lawful reason so long as that lawful reason is not otherwise in violation of the employee’s…
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Basics on Franchise Agreements Franchise agreements have a lot to say. It’s not uncommon for the typical franchise agreement to be 50-100 pages long and contain several addenda.Franchise agreements are exhaustive because they address franchisees’ fears at a substantially high level of detail. The franchise agreement is intended to address what the franchisee can and…
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What is a Citation? Citations, in the context of law enforcement, are legal orders issued by a law enforcement official to an individual, rather than an arrest. A citation is a written notification of misdemeanors and traffic violations, commonly issued by police officers. The issuance of a citation will often amount to a simple fine…
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What is a Postnuptial Agreement? A postnuptial agreement is a lawful agreement entered into by a husband and wife during an ongoing marriage. The legal framework of a postnuptial agreement encompasses the same principles as a prenuptial agreement (which is entered into before marriage), with the main difference being that a postnuptial agreement is entered…
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A Primer on Settlement and Release Agreement Templates Settlement and release agreements are formal contracts that lay out the details of how one or both parties agree to settle their claims against each other, or against a third party for whose actions one of the parties may be liable for. In such situations, the party…
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