The Fundamentals of Texas Adultery Laws: Implications and Ramifications Texas Adultery Laws: A Primer Adultery, in layman’s terms, is infidelity by a spouse that constitutes grounds for divorce in many states. In Texas, adultery is defined as "willful and intentional" sexual intercourse with someone other than the spouse. While adultery as a standalone action alone cannot be used to… Continue Reading
Making Your Way Through the Texas Electrical Contractors License Journey What You Need to Know About the Texas License for Electrical Contractors The Texas Electrical Contractors license process is complex. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) is responsible for regulating electrical contractor licenses, however each city or county has its own requirements for electrical permits as well as… Continue Reading
Generating Powerful Law Office Newsletters The Relevance of A Law Office Newsletter The benefits that you receive from creating a law office newsletter go far beyond the knowledge and information that you gain while writing it. By creating and sending a newsletter, you will create a greater bond with your clients and prospective clients. You… Continue Reading
Understanding Court Appointed Attorneys’ Compensation Court Appointed Attorneys Overview Court appointed lawyers are attorneys assigned by a court to represent a defendant in criminal cases where the defendant cannot afford private legal representation. The appointment of a court lawyer ensures that an indigent defendant has the legal counsel to which he or she is entitled… Continue Reading
Ultimate Guide to Nevada Construction Business and Law An Overview of Nevada Construction Laws One of the basic aspects of construction is that it occurs under the auspices of some sort of law. The first and best way to describe constructional law in any state is to say that while construction means building something, construction law simply means… Continue Reading
Understanding Adverse Possession Laws in Georgia: A Deep Dive What is Adverse Possession? At the core, the doctrine of adverse possession in Georgia comes down to the idea that, under the right circumstances, you can acquire title to real estate, even if the real estate is not being offered for sale. How does it work? As I’ve explained, the… Continue Reading
How To Sue A Contractor For Shoddy Workmanship Your Legal Options Explained As a homeowner, you have basic legal rights when hiring a contractor to complete a project. These rights are in place to protect you from substandard or incomplete work and possible financial loss. One of your basic rights is that the work must be completed according… Continue Reading
Domestic Partnerships in Texas: Entitlements and Obligations What Is a Domestic Partnership in Texas? Traditionally, a domestic partnership is defined as an unmarried couple living together in a committed relationship that exists exclusively for the purpose of creating a shared domestic life. In Texas, the state does not have any domestic partnership laws or statutes. Consequently, domestic… Continue Reading
An Overview of Non-Disclosure Agreements in India What Is a Non-Disclosure Agreement? Non-Disclosure Agreement ("NDA") is a contract between two parties to safeguard any confidential information that’s being shared between the two. In other words, if one party shares certain information with another, the second party is agreeing not to share that information with a third party…. Continue Reading
Basics of Adultery Under Tennessee Law What Constitutes Adultery in Tennessee While adultery is recognized as a ground for annulment or divorce in Tennessee, the state law does not make a formal legal definition of adultery. As has been noted in other states, the term seems to have originally been somewhat legally ambiguous, referring to marital… Continue Reading