An Introduction to Prenups A premarital agreement (also known as a prenuptial or antenuptial agreement) is a written contract between two people who are contemplating marriage. The contract is made prior to the marriage to establish the terms by which, should the marriage ever disappointantly end in divorce, the parties’ interests in real and/or personal […]

What is a Switchblade? Generally, a switchblade knife is a knife that springs open when you press a button or a lever. A switchblade, in a legal sense, is defined as a knife that has a folding blade that opens automatically by pressure applied to a switch, button or other device in the handle of […]

What Constitutes Adultery in Georgia Adultery, as defined under Georgia state law, is an act of voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and someone who is not their spouse. Under Georgia O.C.G.A. 16-6-19, this includes an attempt to engage in the same behavior. The key term here is "voluntarily," meaning the parties involved either […]

What Is a Non-Compete Agreement? Non-compete agreements are contracts that restrict an employee’s ability to compete with their employer for a specific period of time after the employment relationship is terminated. Typically, the agreements address the areas where competition is restricted so that the company can do business unimpeded. Common restrictions may cover products , […]

Defining Legal Detriment "Legal detriment" is a widely-offered definition for consideration when it comes to contracts. The term itself is a bit baffling as it only makes sense when used with its other half of a legal "benefit." …The presence of both legal "detriment" and "benefit" is used to quantify the value of consideration in […]

What is a Legal Notice? A legal notice is a form of communication that is usually sent by one party regarding actions that will or are required to take place. It can also refer to how an official announcement is published to convey specific information to the public. Private parties often send legal notices to […]

Consult with an El Paso Family Lawyer Choosing an El Paso family law attorney is crucial for anyone facing legal issues related to family matters. Local attorneys possess specific expertise in Texas law and an understanding of the El Paso community, which can be invaluable to your case.One reason to hire a local family law […]

Production Services Agreement Explained The production services agreement is a contract used in film and television and multimedia production. They are used in other business too, such as the recording industry. The producers of a production, or studio, may choose to hire a third company to provide the services required to produce the work. These […]