Basic Glossary Of Legal Terms Used In A Divorce Case Navigating through a divorce without understanding the terms used could lead to serious misunderstandings. Of course, we don’t recommend you embark on such a journey without a lawyer. Unfortunately, many people going through a divorce have never had to deal with any of the legal terms lawyers and judges tend…
The Importance of a Virtual Receptionist for Law Firms Virtual receptionists can deliver a number of benefits to law firms that no other service can. If your firm is large enough to warrant hiring a full-time receptionist, and you have the physical space available, then you should consider adding a live answering service to your existing infrastructure to ensure that…
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The Nuts and Bolts of Ohio Deer Baiting Rules The deer baiting laws in Ohio are governed by a set of regulations that are designed to protect both the health and well-being of the deer population and the environment. In general, the state of Ohio currently prohibits the use of bait or lure on any animal while hunting, but there…
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Child Custody Lawyer Fees Explained While every child custody lawyer has a different way of billing for their services, there are a few factors that they will all take into account when determining payments. Court and administrative fees. Making applications to the court such as divorce filings, restraining orders, custody arrangements and so forth may involve one-off fees of up…
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Your Entity Structure Options A law office can be created in several different ways. The most common type of law office is a sole proprietor. Because there are fewer regulations and administrative requirements when compared to other entity types, the sole proprietor is the default law office option. Essentially, if you have not formed another business structure, then you are…
What is a Non-Exclusivity Agreement? A non-exclusivity agreement is an agreement in which two or more parties do not grant any party exclusivity. In other words, a non-exclusivity agreement allows for one or more other parties to use the same or similar rights or resources as the parties granting the non-exclusive rights to avoid monopoly practices.For example, a license agreement…
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Attorney Fee Agreement Defined Attorney Fee Agreements are the essential framework of the attorney-client relationship. Simply put, it is the written agreement between a lawyer and a client setting out the terms of their business relationship. The written agreement sets forth how the lawyers will be paid for their work, attorneys fees, expenses of the litigation, and any circumstances under…
What Is Common Law Marriage? In its most basic explanation, common law marriage is when two individuals establish a relationship similar to marriage but without the legal documents to formally authorize their union. For years, it has been debated that abiding by the same obligations as marriage is all that is necessary to be legally considered a married couple. However,…
Defining a Legal Guardian: Who Qualifies? In a legal sense, the term "guardian" means an individual, or a couple of individuals, legally appointed by a court to manage the personal and/or property interests of another person (generally, a child or an incapacitated adult). Guardianship is most commonly associated with minors who have lost one or both parents, or who are…
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What You Need to Know About Legal Research Legal research is a term that often sounds intimidating. However, legal research is really not much more than a method of looking for information. Understanding the "W-5" of legal research is helpful in demystifying this necessary part of lawyering. The "Four Levels" of legal research and how they are used is also…
