Domestic Partnership Basics in Colorado Explained The Colorado statute that governs domestic partnerships (C.R.S. 14-15-101, et seq.) provides a legal basis for partners of the same biological sex to register with the Colorado Secretary of State and confer certain rights upon themselves as listed under the statute. According to the statute, the following individuals may enter into a domestic partnership
What is a Non-Disclosure Agreement? A Non-Disclosure Agreement or NDA is a legally binding contract or part of a contract between at least two parties that stipulates the confidential material and/or information that the parties may share with one another for certain purposes, but seeks to restrict access to or by third parties. In the legal context, the term confidential
The Significance of Bilingual Family Law Services The ability to find a family law attorney who is fluent in both English and Spanish is crucial for many families in the U.S. Whether you speak English or Spanish, you need your legal advice in your native language to ensure there is no confusion or communication issues that could result in adverse
The Legal Requirements for Service Generally, legal requirements for serving court papers mandate that a copy of the papers must be given directly to the individual being served. In many cases, this process is known as personal service. Depending on the case type, it’s often necessary to serve the person in a way that ensures they actually received the paperwork.On
Who Covers Workers Compensation The responsibility for workers compensation coverage on construction sites in Illinois involving employees of subcontractors can sometimes be murky. The general rule is that the hiring company is responsible for its own employees getting workers compensation. This is often true even if the hiring company does not currently have any employees working on the project. The
A Primer on GM UAW Legal Services Introduced early in 2007, the GM-UAW Legal Services have been a significant enhancement to the UAW GM Hourly-Rate Employees Coverage. It was a joint decision by General Motors and the United Auto Workers to revamp the legal services offered to eligible hourly employees and retirees. GM UAW Legal Services are available to approximately
The Basics of Legal Malpractice To effectively find the right legal malpractice attorney to serve your needs, it’s important to first have a basic understanding of legal malpractice. So, what is a legal malpractice and what is it defined as? Legal malpractice is, simply put, when your hired legal counsel fails to do the job, causes you damage or injury
What is a Mediation Agreement? Put simply, an agreement to mediate is an agreement between the parties that they will attend mediation and will use their best efforts to resolve their issues, unless they agree otherwise at that time. For example, in divorce, if an agreement cannot be reached at that time, then generally, at least in Georgia, mediation ends,
What is a Court Appointed Attorney? A court-appointed attorney is a lawyer hired by the court to either represent a client when he or she cannot afford the legal services, or to represent the client in non-adversarial matters. In criminal cases, for example, there may be instances, such as the lack of a viable defense, in which a defendant does
Unmarried Couples: Property Rights After a Breakup When lawfully married couples divorce, there is a clear process for dividing their property. For unmarried couples, however, the usual remedy is through a civil lawsuit. This is especially relevant for unmarried couples who have purchased property together and who wish to avoid litigation. For individuals to avoid court, they must agree to