HOA Basics in Arizona Today’s Arizona communities are typically governed by covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs) along with an associated homeowners’ association (HOA). These HOAs enforce restrictions and sometimes also operate as (or hire) a property management company to manage the community. This is true for both condominium communities and community associations that have only […]
What is a Marital Agreement? A marital agreement is an arrangement that a husband and a wife, or a prospective husband and wife, enter into. It contains provisions that define their rights and obligations in the event that they become separated or divorced or that their marriage is dissolved. The primary purpose of a marital […]
Legal Zoom Wills Explained A relatively new player in the do-it-yourself legal field is LegalZoom, which itself was founded in 2001 to enable consumers to access online the documents and services they need for common situations in work and life. One of those services that it offers is the ability to create a will. The […]
A Brief Guide to Price Law Group Price Law Group is a leading bankruptcy law firm that provides services in both Los Angeles, San Diego, California and Marysville, Washington. Price Law Group is operated by a group of lawyers who specialize in handling complex bankruptcies for individuals, small businesses, corporations, and financial institutions. The founders […]
Debt Collection Laws Explained Debt collection activities are governed by a patchwork of federal, state, and even local laws. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act or FDCPA is the primary federal law governing debt collection. Among other things, the FDCPA prohibits debt collectors from harassing, abusing, or otherwise engaging in unfair means to collect debts. […]
What is a Non-Circumvent Agreement While some relationships between parties are built on trust and mutual respect, often times there are business reasons to want to document the relationship between the parties before they start any business dealings. It is important to ensure that the existence of the relationship itself, as well as the nature […]
Legal Separation In The Armed Forces: Treading Carefully The Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) defines military legal separation as follows: "Separation occurs upon execution of separation orders by the appropriate authority under the Uniform Code of Military Justice" (UCMJ). The Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps each issue regulations specific to that service, which […]
What Is Stand Your Ground Law? A "Stand Your Ground" law stands for the proposition that a citizen may legally respond with lethal force if necessary if they have a reasonable belief that such a response is necessary to prevent death or serious bodily injury. Consequently, a "Stand Your Ground" law gives the citizen a […]
Defining a Daycare Contract A daycare agreement is a written document or statement, often called a contract, that addresses the important details necessary for the continued and day-to-day care of children in a daycare setting. A comprehensive daycare agreement covers the general requirements of operations as well as specific issues associated with any unique circumstances […]
What is Prisoners’ Legal Services of New York? Prisoners’ Legal Services of New York was first established in 1976 to serve as a legal services program for those in the New York state prison system. The organization’s Mission Statement aims to "provide essential legal representation and support to ensure the fair administration of justice for […]
