Separation Agreements 101 A separation agreement is a type of contract that is used by spouses to settle their affairs in preparation for divorce. The purpose of a separation agreement is to clearly outline the arrangements agreed upon to divide property, assets, and liabilities such as debts and accounts. It also outlines how parenting responsibilities and decision-making will be handled …
What is a Postnuptial Agreement? While settling in from vacation last week, I received a call from a potential client. She related her husband and her went to a meeting with her financial planner prior to having children, and both signed a prenuptial agreement. She explained they each had quite a bit of money when they married, and agreed that …
What Constitutes Wrongful Termination? The legal definition of wrongful termination is the illegal firing of an employee. While there are technically no employment laws that directly address "termination," the law does offer some important protections about how an employee can be fired from a company.An employer cannot fire an employee in retaliation for filing with a federal agency about: Discrimination …
Michigan Employment Law Essentials Michigan employment law is comprised of a complex web of common law, statutory, and regulatory provisions spread literally across dozens of statutes administered and enforced by several agencies. The general rule in Michigan is "at will" employment – meaning that unless otherwise contracted, employees are hired for an indefinite period and may be terminated at any …
State of Radar Detectors in Oklahoma Today Radar detectors are permitted in Oklahoma for use in non-commercial vehicles. A non-commercial vehicle is one used for personal and/or family use, as opposed to use for the purpose of transporting goods, materials, or other wares in the course of a business operation. A violation of this rule is a misdemeanor in Oklahoma …
What is An Employment Contract Lawyer? Employment contract lawyers focus, as the name implies, on the relatively narrow area of the law involving employment contracts. They typically represent either individual employees, or the company that is hiring a new employee (or promoting an existing employee), or both. Whether representing employees or employers, the work of an employment contract attorney generally …
Illinois Lemon Law Explained The Illinois Lemon Law, officially known as the New Vehicle Buyer Protection Act, is designed to protect consumers from purchasing new vehicles with substantial defects. The law covers new cars, trucks, motorcycles, and non-motorized vehicles such as trailers. Under the law, a lemon is a vehicle that has a defect or nonconformity that substantially impairs the …
An Overview of eBikes in Missouri As technology advances, so too do the means by which we get around. One development that has gained significant popularity over the past decade is the invention of the eBike. Short for electric bicycle, an eBike is essentially a typical human-operated bike that has an additional battery-powered energy system. In short, the motor provides …
**What is a Snow Plow Agreement?** A snow plow agreement can be described as a written document which is made between two parties. The first party is a client that hires an individual or company to offer snow plowing services in or around their property in the winter months. The other party is an individual or company that provides the …
Tennessee Window Tint Law Tennessee has a number of regulations governing the use of window tints on motor vehicles. Since there are some exceptions and details that vary depending on the type of vehicle, it’s helpful to have all the information in one spot. The window tint laws in Tennessee are as follows:Passenger VehiclesWhen tinted on or after July 1, …
