The Law Behind DUI Checkpoints in Georgia DUI checkpoints in Georgia are both legally justified and encouraged by the State. Starting just a couple of years ago, the Georgia Department of Public Safety created a "DUI Checkpoint Guidelines" manual in accordance with O.C.G.A. §40-13-28.2 (1997), which came about in response to his request from an […]
What is an Option Agreement? As a legal agreement between two parties, an option agreement is a legally binding agreement. Generally speaking, it acts as a kind of guarantee to the buyer of a certain ‘option’ in the subsequent sale of the property. The seller guarantees not to sell or rent out the property to […]
What is a Month-to-Month Lease? "Month to Month Lease" is simply a rental agreement with no fixed term, meaning the tenant does not have to pay rent for a specified time period. Instead, the tenant agrees to pay rent until they decide to either move out or sign a new rental agreement. In other words, […]
A Closer Look at Hutchens Law Firm Hutchens Law Firm Foreclosure Services has been a significant presence in the legal service industry since its founding. With years of experience offering knowledgeable, efficient and reliable legal services, Hutchens Law Firm has earned a reputation for expertise, excellence and integrity in the field. The firm provides valuable […]
A Guide to Defence Closing Statements A crucial component to the success of any trial defense is an impactful defense closing statement. A closing statement serves as the concluding address of counsel at the end of a trial or case. It is an opportunity for the defense to argue after hearing the evidence and assess […]
Cost of Filing Fees in Court As mentioned in a prior post, the reality of court filing fees cannot be avoided. Generally speaking, these fees can range from a low of about $200 all the way up to $1000 or more for certain pleadings and motions. One recent family law pleading filed in New Jersey […]
What is an Independent Contractor Agreement? An independent contractor agreement is a contract between an independent contractor and a business or entity that is contracting with the independent contractor. Although it is not required for the parties to enter into such an agreement for the contractor to be considered an independent contractor, it is almost […]
Common Law Marriage Explained Common law marriage is a term that is often heard but frequently misunderstood. There is also a tendency to overgeneralize its meaning and application. At its heart, common law marriage is a type of marital agreement created through the behaviors of the marrying parties rather than through formalized state processes such […]
What Are Buyout Agreements? Buyout Agreements are legally binding contracts that govern the conditions under which an ownership stake in a business can be bought out by a partner or a third party. They are typically entered into by the owners of partnerships and corporations to manage the ownership of the company, and they may […]
Legal Fees Basics in Family Court The term "legal fees" is used throughout the legal profession to identify the actual costs associated with having a lawyer act on behalf of an individual, whether it be at court or for the preparation of any document. Basically, legal fees are the lawyers way of saying: "I want […]
