Other Areas of Law

Effective March 29, 1985, the 425 Agreement is also known as the Intergovernmental Conditional Transfer of Property by Contract Act. The legislature of the state of Michigan enacted the 425 Agreement.

Having a roommate has a lot of perks and can help you cut costs on a lot of things by splitting the bills. You also have a built-in friend to hang out with and help you with chores around the...

What goes up must come down. This phrase can be applied to several situations, especially our nation's economy. There are bountiful years and lean years. Some lending institutions can be...

Looking for the right attorney can be a daunting task. You want a good lawyer, and to know whether or not the attorney has ever won a case. Though you need to keep in mind that not all cases get...

Laws regarding long-term disability protect workers in the event that they become disabled before retirement. This protection comes in the form of governmental programs or private workplace...

You may have paid your federal taxes late, and are now being charged hefty penalties by the Internal Revenue Service. If you don't feel that you should be held liable for the tax penalties, you...

Public housing is supposed to provide safe and decent housing for low-income families, people with disabilities and the elderly, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development...

Land transfer tax is excised when a buyer purchases land or interest in land. Land can be identified as future construction, buildings and home improvements such as appliances or cabinetry. The...

If you obtained real property under a quitclaim deed, as often happens when property is acquired through intestate inheritance, for example, or at a tax auction, your title is not insured. You may...

According to Kentucky's Secretary of State website, a notary public is an appointed state official who has the ability to witness and approve the signing of a document, or to administer an oath....

Barron's Law Dictionary defines ejectment as "a legal action brought by one claiming a right to possess real property against another who possesses the premises adversely or who is a holdover...

There are several reasons to file a copy of a settlement with the court. By doing so, you preserve the court's jurisdiction over the matter. You can move the court to issue an order to enforce the...

Batteries contain heavy metals that are dangerous to people and the environment. There is not a single set of laws in the U.S. that governs recycling, though some states have individual laws.

You just decided your old name doesn't fit the new you, and an official name change is in order. If you live in the lone star state, there is an easy path to follow to legally change your name.

There are California Lemon Laws for all California residents. These laws protect California consumers from repeated dealership repair visits for repairs that are under a factory warranty and a...

The CR-1 or IR-1 Spouse Visa is an immigrant visa for spouses of US citizens or lawful permanent residents. It is the ideal choice if you would like the beneficiary to have green card status...

The Code of Canon Law of the Episcopal church governs divorce and remarriage of congregants. Under the current Code of Canon Law of the Episcopal church, divorce is not prohibited, although not...

The disposition date may mean slightly different things in different legal contexts. However, generally the disposition date on a court document refers to the date in which a particular legal...

Plaintiffs in personal injury civil lawsuits allege injuries stemming from the defendants' negligence. Defendants sometimes need to obtain independent medical examinations of plaintiffs to...

A HUD closing statement is required when a real estate transaction involves an FHA loan. This statement is also known as a HUD settlement statement or a HUD-1 form. Thanks to its convenience, the...

Signing and notarizing a quitclaim deed is an effective way to relinquish whatever ownership rights you have to a property described on a deed. Once you deliver the quitclaim deed to the person to...

It is challenging to draft a good short sale purchase agreement, even if you are a lawyer. The lower the value of the goods being purchased, however, the easier it is to draft an agreement that is...

The foreign tax credit is a deduction from your U.S. federal income tax of all taxes that you paid to foreign governments on your taxable income during the tax year. Such payments may arise from...

Judges are charged with upholding the law in an objective manner and encouraging respect for the legal system. Therefore, judges must avoid the appearance of favoritism and excuse themselves from...

A federal grant is essentially a government endowment with minimal federal involvement in how it is used. Other federal funding typically includes substantial federal involvement.

When a taxpayer becomes delinquent on his federal taxes, the Internal Revenue Service sometimes places a tax lien on all of the taxpayer's property. It is not possible legally to purchase property...

Landlords and tenants are granted certain protections under the law. Principally, landlords have a right to the rent as defined in the lease, and tenants have a right to a safe and habitable home...

Setting up a charitable foundation isn't easy, particularly in trying economic times. The steps involved are best undertaken with professional legal guidance and include setting up the foundation...

There are several different forms of tax relief available from the the Internal Revenue Service. Some of them absolve you of interest and penalties, and some merely suspend collection activities...

A real estate contract must include certain elements in order to be considered valid and legally binding. According to Gerald R. Cortesi's "Mastering Real Estate Principles," there are five...

It is possible to purchase property at a tax auction for as low as the unpaid amount of the tax lien that is attached to it. This amount may be far below the market value of the property....

Police resource grants help law enforcement departments garner supplies and equipment and help finance outreach programs. Specific guidelines to receive funding are varied by each type of grant.

A certificate of title is an official document used to establish ownership over an automobile. Several reasons may exist to transfer a certificate of title, including the sale or gift of the...

A lien is a claim on property. If a person or a business is owed money by the homeowner, that person or business can put a lien on the house. A lien prevents the homeowner from selling the...