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Guide to Understanding the Laws on Surrogacy Different cultures, ethnicities, and religions understand and use surrogacy differently. Although as we discussed previously, there is no standard of what surrogacy is, the general understanding is that a surrogate is a woman who carries a child for another person or couple. In a gestational surrogacy, the surrogate […]
Legal Aid Defined Legal aid is necessary assistance offered to those who cannot afford to pay for a lawyer in pursuit of legal representation. Funds are provided by the state to help those who qualify to receive legal advice and other tangible forms of assistance with their legal issues. It is important that low-income individuals […]
What Does ‘In Re’ Mean In basic terms, "in re" is a Latin phrase meaning "in the matter of." While the definition is straightforward, its usage can vary by context. More specifically, "in re" is used to introduce a legal case name when the case title begins with the words "in the matter of…," "in […]
What is a Lease Extension? A lease extension is usually needed when the original lease has expired, but the landlord and tenant wish to have an agreement in effect for an additional period of time. This can be especially useful to a tenant who wishes to remain in the same location but is not interested […]
Independent Contractors Independent contractors are individuals or entities that provide services to a company in which the company has control over or is guided by a contractual agreement. An independent contractor can often be a sole proprietorship where the company hires individuals rather than dividing up their services into a large employee staff. While independent […]
Defining Insuring Agreements What is an insuring agreement?The basic premise of an insurance policy is a contract, whereby an insurer agrees to pay a financial benefit to the insured in the event of certain losses, in return for premiums paid by the insured at periodic intervals. As such, an insurance policy is a contact and […]
What are 3 Party Contracts? A 3 Party Contract is a legal agreement that involves three primary parties, typically consisting of a Principal, a Contractor, and a Subcontractor. This three-way relationship is designed to promote trust, clarify the roles and responsibilities of each party, and ensure accountability throughout the entire project.For example, a homeowner, the […]
An Introduction to Emancipation in Florida Emancipation in the state of Florida is a legal process through which a parent or guardian relinquishes parental rights, and allows a minor child to become legally independent. This process essentially functions as a declaration of maturity, wherein the minor is no longer subject to the authority of her […]
All About Legal Separation In Georgia Legal separation is defined by laws of the State of Georgia. A legal separation in Georgia describes the process by which the spouses set out their rights and their obligations while they no longer choose to live under the same roof together. The parties have determined that they do […]
AAA’s Employment Rules: A Primer In the world of workplace conflict resolution, the American Arbitration Association (AAA) stands as a prominent figure with its own set of rules known as the AAA Employment Rules. These guidelines are designed to facilitate fair and efficient proceedings for all parties involved. Understanding these rules is crucial for both […]
