Have you ever witnessed a friend or family member go through the divorce process? I bet you heard them say they were going to be civil going through the divorce. And as the situation went through the courts, the civility went by the wayside. Divorces are not typically civil. They deal with the most emotional […]
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Different State, Different Law
Why Laws Are Different State to State If we all live in the same country, the United States of America, why do laws differ from state to state? It can be confusing. There are actually two different sets of laws; federal laws and state laws. Federal laws are generally for the entire country. They are […]
Laws for Custom Bikes
Living in the sunshine state of Florida you get to see many different types of motorcycles. During some of the bike weeks there are all sizes of bikes and all kinds of aftermarket add-ons going up and down the roads. For those who love motorcycles, seeing one of those amazing customized bikes is quite a […]
Celebrity Civil Lawsuits
You probably think being a celebrity is a great thing. They are rich, travel first class, have people doting on them and are adored by their fans. All this may be true, but there is a down side to being a celebrity; being the target of a lawsuit. Any time you are in the public […]
Things to include in your will
There comes a time when we all have to think about the inevitable; what will we leave our loved ones when we pass away. Whether or not you have a large estate to divide up or just a few treasured family heirlooms, it takes some careful consideration who will receive what and how to ensure […]
Cyber Espionage and Global Intellectual Property Wars
We are facing a new era. One in which everyone on earth is involved in some way or another. Do you know anyone who has not been a victim of some form of cyber espionage? We can all probably identify one area of our online lives that has been hacked even if it is as […]
Laws You Need to Know about Going Green
Whether you are jumping on a green bandwagon, digging your heels in the sand or believe the time is now to take action to save our planet one business at a time, you need to know about the environmental laws to protect your business as well the environment. These rules and regulations are changing fairly […]
Everything You Need to Know about Patents
A patent is the legal ownership of intellectual property. You can consider it like a title to your home or car. Without it, you legally do not own anything. And with it, you have exclusive rights to your idea or invention. If you are considering applying for a patent, here are a few considerations. The […]
Can You Automatically Become Married?
Not all 50 states acknowledge what is known as a common law marriage. This is the term given when individuals have lived together for so long the state acknowledges them as a married couple. The rights may be similar or even the same as a legal marriage in states that recognize common law marriage; however, […]
All You Need to Know about How to Get Married
Marriage is one of the biggest events you will have in your entire life. It is probably in the top three moments along with having a child and buying your first home. There is a lot of planning involved in what to wear and who to invite, but there is also the legal side of […]
