Family Legal Guides (578 found)

Written by Kevin L. Colbert
What you see on "Law and Order" is for TV audiences. Judges do not want drama and expect certain behavior, or courtroom decorum, from the witness. In fact, the way you appear and act could make or break your case. Here is a list of what to do when you are a witness in a family law case.
0 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted 24 days ago in Family.

Written by J. Nicholas Bostic
Family court conciliation is a type of alternative dispute resolution. Attorneys are typically not involved. Conciliator's are typically not attorneys. Everything you say and do is reported to the Court in a recommendation. You should get advice before going to these events.
Posted 19 days ago in Family. Jurisdiction: Michigan

Written by Jon Mitchell Jackson
A Family Limited Partnership (FLP) is an entity, like a corporation. It is used to protect assets and keep them in the family. A certificate is filed with state authorities to bring the Partnership into existence. The Partnership has distinct identity and tax identification number. It can own assets
Posted about 1 year ago in Corporate / Incorporation. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Michael William Bugni
The process through which we resolve family law conflicts is undergoing a major continental shift. Mediation is replacing litigation as the preferred model. But unless you come prepared for the mediation, with realistic expectations and a skilled mediator, the process can bog down and even fail.
8 of 10 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Mediation. Jurisdiction: Washington

Written by Joseph Franklin Pippen Jr.
A family limited partnership is a wonderful estate planning tool to obtain substantial tax benefits, achieve asset protection,and maintain control of assets.
Posted about 1 year ago in Estate Planning. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Jon Mitchell Jackson
Last week I took my family to Disneyland and California Adventure and everyone had a great time. My nine year old daughter likes her rides fast and scary with my 4 year old son being a little more conservative… at least for the time being.
Posted about 1 year ago in Personal Injury. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Chad William Koplien
Here is generally how a subcontractor should approach perfecting and filing a construction lien on a single-family residential project.
16 of 18 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Construction / Development. Jurisdiction: Wisconsin

Written by Bruce Givner
A Family Limited Partnership is an excellent structure to protect investment assets. It is also a superior way to achieve valuation discounts for estate tax planning. However, when an 80 year old in poor health, or a healthy 90 year old, comes to the lawyer's office, an FLP is usually a bad idea.
Posted about 1 year ago in Estate Planning. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Jonathan P. Groth
As most of us fight the crowds in stores this holiday season don't leave common sense at home. You've heard the scare about toxic chemicals, unsafe designs and packaging, so what can you do to keep your family and friends safe.
4 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted 12 months ago in Defective / Dangerous Products.

Written by Hendrik Tjaart J Pretorius
This guide provides a brief outline of the family based preference categories and is useful in determining in what category a family member would qualify and what that means. This discussion is aimed at explaining the family categories and does not discuss green card eligibility requirements.
3 of 6 users found this helpful. Posted 5 months ago in Immigration. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by J.D. Smith
This is one of the most under-utilized damages that is available to injured persons. Many people don't have the ability to pay someone to come into their homes to assist them when they are injured so they rely on family and/or friends. This is compensable in Washington and some other states also.
Posted 10 months ago in Personal Injury. Jurisdiction: Washington

Written by Peter Christopher Lomtevas
The notion of a speedy trial does not exist in the typical American family court. This is because federal funding for child protection, child support and domestic violence makes it pay not to end a case quickly. Here are some typical adjournment tricks that keep a case going forever.
Posted 10 months ago.

Written by Jeffrey Scott Hyslip
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) is a federal law that regulates how collection agencies must behave while collecting debts. If debt collectors are calling friends and family members (or other third parties not liable on the account) the agencies may have violated federal law.
10 of 14 users found this helpful. Posted 6 months ago in Debt Collection. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by David William Lipcon
Please take a few minutes to read this article from the American Academy of Pediatrics on child car seat safety. Please pass it along to those whom you might think will benefit from the information.
Posted 7 months ago in Car / Auto Accident. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Lana Lea Traynor
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that allows a parent or eligible student to "inspect and review" education records of the student. 20 U.S.C. Sec. 1232(g), (h). Consider the following questions in an effort to draft a FERPA-compliant records request.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted 8 months ago in Education. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by David William Lipcon
Often, families reluctantly have to place their loved ones in Nursing Homes or Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs), in order to assure medical attention and every-day assistance that they are not able to provide for themselves. They expect, and are certainly entitled to, top quality care.
Posted 6 months ago in Personal Injury.

Written by Greta Muirhead
I was served with a TPO. What can I expect to happen at the hearing?
0 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted 6 months ago. Jurisdiction: Nevada

Written by Thomas E. Trahan
No judge knows your family as well as you do. So protect your family in case of your incapacity by creating an estate plan that uses all legal means to carry out your wishes.
Posted 4 months ago in Estate Planning. Jurisdiction: Texas

Written by Herbert J Tan
What it is and how it affects you.
Posted 3 months ago in Employment / Labor. Jurisdiction: New Jersey

Written by Herbert J Tan
More info on NJFLA
Posted 3 months ago in Employment / Labor. Jurisdiction: New Jersey