What is a Prenup? According to the Washington State Supreme Court, "a prenuptial agreement (or premarital agreement) is a contract entered into prior to marriage that recognizes the right of both parties to conduct their affairs in the event of subsequent separation or dissolution of marriage." See Cantu v. Cantu, 83 Wn.2d 144, 152-153, 516 P.2d 893 (1973) . A prenuptial agreement can be used […]
Breach of Contract Basics A contract, for the purposes of this blog post, is an agreement between parties to do or refrain from doing something by a certain date or under specific terms. The contract may be an agreement in the course of a purchase and sale transaction, a lease agreement, sales contract, loan agreement, and other types of agreements too numerous to detail. We […]
The Basics of a Prenup While a prenuptial agreement can seem like a contract for divorce, for many couples it is a very smart way to look out for themselves. Similarly, these documents can help rectify any potential legal issues that may arise before or during marriage, such as:If you ever need to go through the divorce process, your prenuptial agreement will be a vital […]
A Primer on Special Education Law In the United States, Public Law 94-142 was enacted in 1975 to guarantee children with disabilities a free and appropriate public education (FAPE). All states have special education laws which are based on federal law. Special educational law guarantees each child the right to a free appropriate public education. Special education law governs special education in a broad range […]
Abandonment of Partnership Interest Defined Abandonment of partnership interest can occur in a number of ways. It can be voluntary or it can be a result of unilateral action by the partnership or an individual partner. It can involve a minority or majority interest, and it may involve the withdrawal of a partner. It can even occur when the partnership is terminated and one of […]
The Role of a Contract Administrator The fundamental role of a contract administrator is to ensure that contractual agreements are honored through active management of staff, suppliers and partners. Contract administrators are hired at all stages of negotiation, development and performance to ensure that organizations are following the guidelines they have set for themselves.If managers do not understand and honor the terms of a contract, […]
What is Florida Family Law Financial Affidavit? Family law cases in Florida, including those addressing divorce, child support and child custody issues, often involve the gathering of sensitive information about each party’s financial situation. One of the main purposes for collecting this information is to ensure fairness to each party. When a person agrees to make child and/or spousal support payments, the amount identified as […]
What Is a Demand Letter? A demand letter is a concise, strongly written document that sets out the basis for a demand. In the business world, a demand letter can often be an important tool in a dispute. An attorney will normally send a demand letter to another party before proceeding to file a lawsuit. A demand letter puts the other party on notice of […]
What is the Four Corners Rule? Part of contract interpretation is ascertaining the "Four Corners" of the contract. The four corners of the contract mean the four commonly understood aspects of a legal document: the principals of the document, the consideration for the document, the subject of the document, and the intended purpose of the document.A court will first look to the four corners of […]
What Defines a Commercial Lease Agreement? A commercial lease agreement is simply a legally binding contract that governs the terms under which a business entity may use and occupy a commercial space. The main purpose of a commercial lease agreement is to give a business the ability to occupy a space as a tenant rather than as a property owner. A commercial lease agreement typically […]
