What is a Subcontractor Lien? A subcontractor lien is a legal claim held by a contractor or subcontractor against a property owner. Subcontractors, such as electrical and plumbing firms, may file this type of lien on a foreclosure property in order to secure payment on labor and materials they provided for renovations made by the …
Proposed Orders and their Purpose Proposed Orders are a common feature in the Family Court. Contrary to the use of proposed orders in the appellate system where they are frequently used to memorialize an order, proposed orders in the Family Court are used for the purpose of memorializing the agreement and/or decision of the Court. …
A Guide to Legal Aid Services Legal aid services are essential assistance provided by non-profit organizations to people who face a legal dispute and are unable to afford representation. Many people in society are unable to pay out of pocket for an attorney. It is the mission of legal aid organizations to provide free or …
What is a Settlement Agreement in Real Estate? Real estate settlement agreements, also called a settlement agreement, are documents that are used to settle a dispute between the buyer and seller of real estate. Whether the seller has committed fraud, a title defect, or something else it typically makes economic sense for the buyer to …
What is Material Breach Any failure to comply with the terms of a contract will technically constitute a breach of contract, but not all breaches are material. A material breach is a significant breach that allows the injured party to the contract to commence litigation for damages and potentially also seek an award of attorneys’ …
What is a Wobbler? The legal definition of a wobbler is an offense that may be charged either as a misdemeanor or a felony in the discretion of the prosecution based upon the circumstances of the crime and the background of the accused.Wobblers are treated differently by a judge than felonies or misdemeanors. A wobbler …
Michigan Window Tint Law Analysis Michigan’s window tint law was codified under MCL 257.708. Like many other states, Michigan’s law divided cars into two major classifications: passenger cars (or sedans) and vans, SUVs, and trucks. Under this structure, the windshield of a car must be tinted with VLT above 35% (the lowest amount of visible …
What is a Sperm Donor Contract? A sperm donor contract is a legally binding agreement that is used in relation to a direct or indirect sperm donation. When a sperm donor agrees to give the mother his sperm to use it subsequently for the purposes of artificial insemination, even though the intention of both parties …
What is Arbitration in Family Law? Family law arbitration is a private proceeding in which a neutral third party – an arbitrator – is chosen with the consent of all involved to make decisions regarding the resolution of family law issues outside of court. An arbitrator is typically an attorney or an accountant with experience …
The Story Behind Elliot Williams Elliot Williams served as Deputy Director and Deputy General Counsel at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. He previously worked as Policy Director at the Department of Justice’s Office of Legal Policy, serving in the administrations of Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama, and as an attorney in the Federal …
