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According to statistics, one in two marriages in South African end in divorce. During 2007 there were close to 40000 divorces in South Africa, which is a tragic reality. When you find yourself in...

Bankruptcy or insolvency as it is known otherwise is basically a legal declaration of the inability to pay off the debts. Precisely a legal option, bankruptcy offers the debtors an option to give...

Equal pay refers to the Equal Pay Act of 1963, where both men and women performing the same job should be paid the same salary. Learn more about this important act with help from a Supreme...

Items that can be trademarked include a name, a word, a phrase, a logo, a symbol, a design or an image. Find out what types of things can be trademarked, which prevents others from using it, with...

Anyone can look up a criminal record on a local criminal database by entering the social security number, date of birth and any other identifying data of the individual. Contact the local...

When writing a collection letter, be as brief as possible, use simple language, specify the date of the original invoice, and include the total amount that is due. Convey a sense of urgency in a...

Only certain jobs are eligible to deduct gas mileage on taxes, but contacting the Internal Revenue Code can offer more information into the question. Find out what types of jobs can deduct gas...

Writing a contract agreement is important to have everything down on paper and indisputable. Learn the details that should be included in a contract agreement with help from a Supreme...

To do a background check on an employee, request pertinent information, such as his name, address, date of birth, social security number, driver's license number, past schools, past employers and...

A settlement fund is an amount of money agreed upon by both parties to settle a damage claim, which usually involves a group of people filing the same claim. Discover the process of receiving...

Creating a certificate of authenticity only requires a registry ID number, the title of the item, the name of the artist or creator and his or her signature. Draw up a template authenticity...

An employment contract defines the term of the employment, the amount of compensation and the duties and responsibilities expected of the employee. Complete an employment contract to protect both...

Applying for an import license requires contacting the United States Department of Commerce, disclosing what will be imported and speaking with a customs broker to get details on avenues of...

Gay discrimination in the workplace is prohibited by federal law in government-endorsed jobs, but many states and cities also prohibit it in private employment. Stay informed on all local and...

Presenting evidence at a traffic trial requires an understanding of the rules of evidence. Consider hiring an attorney to fully grasp what can and cannot be presented as evidence during a traffic...

Fight an officer's traffic report by asking for an opportunity to read it before a traffic trial takes place. Proofread an police officer's traffic citation report to find any errors or mistakes...

DUI is driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and DWI is driving while intoxicated, and each offense varies from state to state. Find out more about DUI, DWI and OUI, or operating under...

Lesser included offenses in traffic law vary from state to state and depend on the type of traffic violation committed. Research the driving citation to see if pertains to the offense committed...

Common traffic tickets other than speeding violations include failure to stop at a stop sign. This violation can be avoided by making sure a car comes to a complete halt. Avoid receiving...

Defending yourself in traffic court during a jury trial is possible, but consider hiring a trial lawyer for first time defenses. Be prepared with a good attorney when defending yourself in traffic...

When defending yourself in traffic court with a prosecutor and no jury, be very familiar with the evidence and how a court is operated. Follow courtroom rules of procedure and earn a successful...

Ways to get a warning instead of a traffic ticket include being polite with the officer and answering any questions asked. Avoid being pulled over for a moving violation by obeying all traffic...

Calling a witness at a traffic trial requires the person who saw the incident to be present in the courtroom. Find out if the court allows witness testimony ahead of a traffic trial with advice...

Avoid speeding tickets by driving within the speed limits of each city or by keeping a constant lookout for police officers wanting to cite motorists. Avoid getting traffic citations by looking...

The personal right to publicity is the right to be compensated for a name or likeness being used commercially. Discover how the personal right to publicity prevents people from appropriating names...

The First Amendment to the Bill of Rights says that Congress is not abridge to freedoms of speech, press, religion, the right to peaceably assemble and the right to redress the government with...

A derivative work is not an original work, but something that was previously published. Look at the Web site for the United States copyright offices with tips from a certified civil mediator in...

When learning about collective work under copyright law, check out the definition provided at www.copyright.gov. Put together and copyright a collection of poems that share a common theme with...

Work made for hire under copyright law involves a person that has created an idea or invention and works for an employer. Learn how to copyright a commercial jingle with tips from a certified...

The personal right to privacy in the U.S. is a doctrine that developed through the Supreme Court and a combination of amendments. Discover how Supreme Court decisions have formed the personal...

Defamation is a false statement, either verbal or written, that causes harm, subjects a person to ridicule or lessens their reputation. Hire a lawyer that specializes in defamation with tips from...

When trying to prove slander, remember that it is a verbal form of defamation and that the defense to slander is truth. Hire a lawyer to deal with the complexities of slander laws with tips from a...

In order to sue for defamation of character, someone must have made a false statement that causes harm, ruins reputations or hurts the defamed person's ability to engage in their occupation. Sue...

Slander, a form of oral defamation, is a complex area of law that usually requires hiring an attorney that specializes in personal injury cases. Find a lawyer that has knowledge of state-to-state...

An entertainment lawyer is involved in many aspects of law, including labor law, immigration, securities law, contract law, intellectual law and property law. Check a state's bar association for...

Slander, a form of oral defamation, is a complex area of law that usually requires someone to hire an attorney that specializes in personal injury cases. Find a lawyer that has knowledge of...

Information on the grounds for inadmissibility status can be found on the Internet at uscis.gov. Seek the services of a lawyer that specializes in immigration services with tips from a certified...

The writ of habeas corpus protects non-citizens from unlawful detainment through arbitrary arrest, disappearance or indefinite confinement. Hire an attorney to learn about the U.S. right to hold a...

Temporary protected status involves eligible foreign nationals from designated countries gaining temporary immigration status to the U.S. Discover how temporary protected status, or TPS, is...

Family-based immigration is when a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident files a petition to sponsor someone abroad to make them a beneficiary. Learn about family-based immigration at uscis.gov...

Employment-based immigration is when an employer in the U.S. wants to hire foreign nationals to work for them. Learn about employment-based immigration from uscis.gov, and hire a lawyer...

Diversity-based immigration is done through a lottery on the basis that the U.S. state department has determined a country's people to be under-represented in the mix of U.S. immigrants. Learn...

Generally, grounds for deportation is conviction of a crime in which the severity and extent of the crime is debatable. Discover how non-citizens can seek legal counsel for deportation issues with...

In order to sponsor someone to visit the United States, the visitor must provide a visa and proof that they don't intend on locating in the U.S. on a permanent basis. Sponsor a foreign visitor and...

The easiest way to get a student visa is by going to usimmigrationsupport.org and following the application process. Host a foreign exchange student and learn about obtaining student visas with...

If someone has non-resident status in the U.S. and wants to know the difference between unlawful status and in violation status work, they need to seek legal representation. Find a lawyer that...

If a social security card is lost or stolen, it can be replaced by calling the social security administration or filling out an online application. Submit an application for a new social security...

In order to report an illegal immigrant, call the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Report illegal immigrants anonymously and without discrimination by following advice from a...

An H1B is required for employers with needs for specialty workers from outside of the United States to bring in these workers to apply their trade. Hire a foreign worker that has work experience,...

Before getting a work visa, a person in a foreign country needs a job so they can have an employer to provide a letter of sponsorship. Check with the consulate of foreign countries for specific...