When facing a divorce, there are four important things that military members need to know. Having this information on hand will allow the servicemember to protect themselves and assert their rights during the divorce proceeding.
Base Legal Cannot Represent Military Members in Divorce Matters
Many people incorrectly believe that military members can utilize the services of the Base Legal Office and Judge Advocate General team to represent them in divorce proceedings.
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The formal completion of a real estate transaction occurs at closing, but it is the earlier legal contract that stipulates the terms and conditions of the sale. Prospective home buyers can carefully draft a purchase offer so that potential impediments to the transaction are identified and addressed in the contract.
A sales contract becomes legally binding when both parties agree to the terms and sign the document. Contingency clauses in the contract define the various conditions that must be satisfied in order for the contract to continue in effect.
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Payable on death, or POD, designations are commonly used in estate planning. There are many benefits to its use, but there are some situations in which it should be avoided. To help you determine whether or not a POD designation would help you, here is what you need to know.
What Is a Payable on Death Designation?
Payable on death designations are usually available for bank accounts, retirement plans, and some other assets.
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If you want to apply for a liquor license in California, then there are a couple of things that you need to keep in mind. First of all, you are going to need to decide what kind of license you are looking for. There are 5 main types:
On-Sale General - This is the broadest category of license that you can get in California. If you want to sell any type of alcohol with the least number of restrictions, then you need an on-sale general license.
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The law treats workers' compensation as a sort of compromise. It gives workers insurance for on-the-job accidents and quicker resolution of a claim once an accident does happen than they'd see if forced to file a personal injury suit. In return, the employer gets immunity from personal injury lawsuits every time an employee is injured.
However, there are times that compromise is abused by employers seeking to avoid responsibility for intentional violations of specific safety requirements.
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