A Decree of Divorce is also known by different names in different states. In some states it is called Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage, in others Decree of Dissolution of Marriage or Judgment of Divorce while in other states (which apparently like to cover their bases with the name) it is Final Judgment and Decree of Divorce.… Read More »
A Month-to-Month Lease Agreement is a type of periodic tenancy that is generally determined by the term of the rent payment i.e. if rent is payable monthly then it might be deemed a month to month tenancy. While laws vary from state to state, a month to month tenancy can be created if there is no written lease… Read More »
Bylaws are the rules that are adopted by a corporation or other type of association that govern how the company will be run. They provide an outline of the rights and responsibilities of all parties to a corporation and give details of the operational framework for the business. Generally they will cover topics such as how directors are… Read More »
A Living Will is a document that allows an adult to give advance instructions regarding the providing, withholding or withdrawal of life-prolonging procedures in the event that such person has a terminal or end-stage condition, or is in a persistent vegetative state. When Living wills are combined with a Power of Attorney for Health Care they become an Advance Health Directive.… Read More »
A Model Release, sometimes also called a Talent Release, is a contract by which a model gives permission to the photographer or a third party to use or sell his or her image, likeness, picture or performance for commercial purpose. Generally, the release is granted in exchange for some form of compensation or other consideration. There are Adult Releases as well… Read More »
In setting the legal stage for how you want your life to play out, many people don’t stop and think about an advance health care directive. Heck, a lot of people don’t even know what it means or, worse yet, they simply haven’t heard of it before. So let’s put an end to this lack of knowledge and… Read More »
In very simple terms, a Promissory Note is a written promise to pay. Sometimes it is called a Note Payable. The Promissory Note is a contract between a lender and a borrower, whereby the borrowers promises to pay the amount borrowed to the lender within a certain period of time with a certain amount of interest. The Note… Read More »
An Independent Contractor Agreement is contract formed between an independent contractor and a company requiring the services of the independent contractor. These kind of agreements will set forth terms such as the project, the services to be rendered, the term and length of the agreement, the amount of compensation, the handling of expenses and any other important items.… Read More »
A Homestead Declaration is a legal document that is based on the homestead laws, which protect homeowners from loosing their entire home to creditors. The laws will protect (up to a certain amount) the value of the homes of the homeowners from creditors, property taxes, bankruptices, lawsuits, as well as any situations that may arise because of the death of the homeowner spouse.… Read More »
A Prenuptial Agreement, also known as an antenuptial agreement, premarital agreement or prenup for short, is a private contract between a future husband and wife who plan to marry that sets forth the distribution of assets as well as debts that will occur in the event of divorce or even death. While the content of such premarital agreements can vary, they generally include provisions relating… Read More »