What Is A Retainer Agreement?
A retainer agreement with a lawyer is like a down payment, it can be used to guarantee that the lawyer will be readily available to work on your particular case, which could mean that they would …
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What is a Short Sale?
A short sale is where a homeowner sells their home for less money than they owe on the property. The owner of the home negotiates a discounted payoff with their mortgage company without having to …
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What Does A Flat Fee Agreement With An Attorney Cover?
A flat fee is used most often by legal clinics and some law firms or lawyers for routine legal matters, like drawing up a simple will or handling an uncontested divorce. When you agree to a …
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General Bill of Sale
A private party can contract to sell a certain piece of property to another private party. It is important, however, that for sales involving any substantial amount of money that a written contract known as a bill of sale be executed. Most of the time this can be done with preprinted forms. How to Write a General Bill of Sale The first step in writing a general bill of sale is to …
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Do I Need a Lawyer to Establish or Enforce a Child Support Order?
Every state has child support agencies that are set up to help you establish and enforce a child support order. By filling out a short application and submitting a copy of your support order, if one already exists, you easily can enlist the help of your local child support office. These offices offer free child support services to people who receive public assistance, such as …
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How To Hire a Lawyer
How do you know when you need to hire a lawyer? What kind of lawyer should you hire? What kinds of things should you look for in a lawyer? What should you expect from your lawyer? These are very common questions. If you are accused of committing a crime, charged with drunk driving (DUI), or party to a law suit, you definitely need a lawyer. You should contact a lawyer …
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