What is Common Law Marriage? The origins of the common law marriage doctrine can be traced back to the roots of American law in the 17th century. During this time, English common law held that "marriage," as defined in English law, was a creature of statute. If the marriage was valid under statute, it was […]

A Brief Guide to Shared Driveway Agreements A shared driveway agreement is written contract between two or more property owners that describes the use and maintenance of a driveway jointly used by the properties. Agreeing to a shared driveway is common when two properties are in close proximity to each other, such as with multiple […]

Understanding What it Means to Be Detained The legal definition of ‘detained’ is fairly basic: it simply means that a law enforcement officer is exercising authority over a person against their will. However, detainment differs from the act of arrest in that the detained individual hasn’t yet been legally charged with a criminal offense. At […]

The Low Down on Tenancy Contracts in Ireland Tenancy contracts, or more commonly known as a lease, provide the bits of information that those renting the property may need to effectively know about the terms of their lease. The tenancy contract begins with the landlord and ends with the tenant, making sure that all involved […]

Description of a Sample Management Services Agreement A sample management services agreement is a contract between a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device company (referred to as the "Company") and a contract research organization or contract laboratory (collectively referred to as "CRO") and involves the services of the collection, storage, testing and/or distribution of samples, whether […]

A Definition of Domestic Partnership A domestic partnership is generally defined as a personal relationship between two individuals who have chosen to share their lives in an intimate and committed relationship of mutual caring. The concept of domestic partners has been used for many years in various contexts, including insurance coverage for domestic partners, long-term […]

How Legal Aid Works in Iowa Legal aid is a non-profit that provides legal support at no cost to income qualifying individuals to ensure equality in the legal system. In every state across the United States is a Legal Aid organization. Legal Aid helps represent people in different cases including family cases, criminal cases, and […]