121 articles on "court"

Legal Issues Surrounding Divorce

Legal Issues Surrounding Divorce by: Maui Reyes There are two types of divorce: absolute and limited. Absolute, or “divorce a vinculo matu monii”, is the judicial termination of a marriage based on marital misconduct or other statutory cause...

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Post-Divorce Alimony in Texas

This article provides a brief overview on Texas law concerning post-divorce alimony in Texas. Laws differ from state to state and individual circumstances vary, so you should consult with a qualified family law attorney in your area for specific advi...

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Foreclosure in the United States

With the collapse of the real estate market, the word "foreclosure" has unfortunately become an often used word in the English language. This article will provide information about the types of foreclosures found in various states and how they work. ...

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What is the Difference Between a Power Of Attorney and a Guardianship? Which is Appropriate for Someone With Alzheimer’s?

What is the Difference Between a Power Of Attorney and a Guardianship? Which is Appropriate for Someone With Alzheimer’s? by: William G. Hammond, JD A power of attorney is a legal document in which one person (the principal) authorizes another...

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Mediation, Expert Determination, and ADR

Mediation is promoted as the way to resolve many disputes. It is flavour of the day and will usually be suggested by the courts as an alternative to litigation. Those that refuse to co-operate could well end up being penalised in costs by the court. ...

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Lost in Translation: California Community Dispute Resolution Programs Denied Funding

In 1986, the California legislature enacted a statute to fund a Dispute Resolution Program. In enacting this statute the Legislature recognized that the resolution of many disputes is unnecessarily costly, time consuming and complex when achieved thr...

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What is Probate

What is Probate?Nobody voluntarily chooses probate. People are too busy or preoccupied with health or other issues to plan. They pass away without a living trust and their heirsusually their children find that they can’t sell Mom or Dad’s house w...

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The Legal Process of an Eviction

In the event that a landlord decides to evict their tenant, he or she must follow certain guidelines. The landlord can legally evict you for three different reasons:1. You miss a rent payment.2. You violate the rules stated in the lease i.e. unauthor...

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Plessy vs Ferguson - African American History Essay

1892The U.S. Supreme Court: the highest court in the land. Their job: to decide the constitutionality of cases. But is that what they are really doing? Can we trust that their decisions are just? Two important cases in history can help answer this qu...

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Real Estate Bankruptcy

Real Estate Bankruptcy by: Sajjad Ahmad Although real estate bankruptcy cases no longer dominate the bankruptcy courts' dockets as they did in the early nineties, but they continue to be filed with great frequency in UK. At its essence, the...

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