Texas Air Gun Laws Explained Air guns are not considered firearms under Texas and federal law. In Texas, air guns are in fact classified as "firearms" under the same section of the Texas Penal Code that classifies firearms as any "pistol, revolver, rifled gun, smoothbore gun, cannon, or any other […]
Step-by-Step Process: Filing for a Legal Separation in Georgia
Overview of Legal Separation in Georgia Separation in Georgia may sound like a process that everyone is familiar with and so there is no need for any detailed information about the process. These separations occur frequently and you have likely heard many stories about these separations. However, there are ways […]
Is Criminal Contempt Considered a Felony?
What’s Criminal Contempt of Court Criminal contempt of court occurs when a person disregards a request from the judge or willfully degrades the principle of justice. This type of contempt can occur if a divorcing spouse refuses to pay child support or alimony as ordered by the court and is […]
A Guide to Legal Marriage Contracts: Everything You Need to Know
What is a Legal Marriage Contract? Marriages and common law relationships, such as cohabitation and partners of the opposite or same sex living together in a marriage-like relationship, have long been a part of Canadian society with various regimes applied through the years to the issues which arose from those […]
Understanding the Ins and Outs of Court Costs in Louisiana
What are Court Costs? Costs are expenses which a party who wins a case normally has to pay without being refunded. Obviously there are situations in which the court will not tax costs to a party who has won a case. These situations arise when the court believes that justice […]
Navigating Indiana’s New Paternity Laws: Must-Know Changes for 2024
A Primer on Indiana Paternity Laws The overall structure of paternity laws in Indiana, before the 2024 changes, is governed by both statute and case law. At their core, these laws establish not only the legal father of a child but responsibilities in terms of support, custody, and decision-making.Parentage Proceedings: […]
Career Paths with California Rural Legal Assistance
CRLA: Organization Mission and Commitment California Rural Legal Assistance (CRLA) is an organization dedicated to providing legal services to some of the most underrepresented and vulnerable individuals in California’s rural communities. Established with a core mission to ensure that low-income residents in the state have equal access to justice, CRLA […]
Diving into Utah Window Tint Laws for 2023
Look a Little Deeper into Utah Window Tint Law Utah’s motor vehicle code contains specific requirements for motor vehicle glazing (including window tint), as well as exemptions for these requirements in certain situations. For passenger vehicles in Utah, all automotive window tinting shall not be darker than 43% total reflectance […]
How to Legally Change Your Name in Arizona
Overview of Arizona Name Change Law In Arizona, the legal process of changing your name is governed by the Arizona Rules of Family Law Procedure, which outline the required steps to take and the forms to fill out. These are fairly straight-forward and can be completed with minimal difficulty. If […]
HOA Legal Help 101: Your Go-To Guide
HOA Help with Legal Matters HOA legal help is a service provided to homeowners in homeowner associations (HOA) when they encounter disputes or legal issues related to the association. This can be through formal legal representation by an attorney or through less formal means such as guidance or mediation from […]