Legal Articles (Sorted by date)

Protecting unmarried couples relationships

A power of attorney is a legal document that allows you to dictate who you would like to make decisions on your behalf. While there are many useful purposes for a power of attorney, they are especially important to unmarried couples, which live...
Jeffrey BroobinSeptember 28, 2004

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

A power of attorney is a legal document in which one person (the principal) authorizes another (the agent) to act on his/her behalf. Financial powers of attorney allow your agent to make decisions regarding your property.
William G. Hammond, JDSeptember 27, 2004

Pre-Settlement Funding

ATTENTION ATTORNEYS: Your Client's Case Was Worth $500,000 But They Were Forced to Take $200,000 Because They Couldn't Pay Their Own Bills. The Problem:Your client is injured as a result of the negligence of others.
Afra AmirSanjariSeptember 21, 2004

Lying: Yes or No?

What about little white lies? What about when your partner asks you if this dress makes her look fat. What do you think? Is it OK to lie to a person we care about for a kind reason, like to make him feel better and more secure, or to avoid a...
Jeffrey BroobinSeptember 19, 2004

The Prenuptial Agreement Dilemma

Should we have a prenuptial agreement?OK. You can look at the idea as very cold and unromantic. You can look at the idea as a considerate and practical way to decide before the marriage certain issues having to do with your money.
Jeffrey BroobinSeptember 19, 2004

Get a Prenuptial Agreement before Your Next Marriage

While signing a prenuptial agreement can be one of the all-time romantic turnoffs, for people heading into their second marriage, a prenuptial agreement can give the trade-off of a better relationship through the security of financial and life...
Jeffrey BroobinSeptember 19, 2004

Divorce: Coping With The Family Law Process

The EmotionsDivorce is a scary, lonely and misunderstood process for most people, particularly when there are children involved. The mutual friends enjoyed during the marriage may not be of help because those individuals may not want to "pick a...
Charles M. GoldsteinSeptember 19, 2004

Rights and Obligations with Prenuptial Agreement

Prenuptial agreements are like insurance policies. You do the paperwork, and then hope you'll never need it. However, since half of marriages end in divorce within the first seven years, you may want to consider a prenuptial agreement before...
Jeffrey BroobinSeptember 18, 2004

Do You Own Your Web Site Design?

Your web site has been up for a few months and you are making money hand over foot. While surfing sites one evening, you are shocked to find a competitor using your design. You find out your designer sold them the same design.
Richard A. ChapoSeptember 17, 2004

How to Start a Bankruptcy Forms Processing Service

Due to the dramatic increase in technology, business professionals now have the ability to outsource their skills and earn extra money working from home as a bankruptcy forms processor.
Victoria RingSeptember 17, 2004