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Is It Legal to Hitchhike, Pick Up Hitchhikers?
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
Hitchhiking forms the backbone of American folk rock and horror films, and relies on the good intentions of drivers and hitchhikers alike. But state laws and...
Is It Legal to Use a Relative's Address for School?
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
It's time to send your child back to school (or perhaps to school for the first time), and all enrollment applications require a residential address for each...
5 Contract Terms You Really Should Know
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
Contracts can be complicated by legal jargon, but there are a handful of contract terms which even non-legal consumers should know. These basic terms control...
What Can Happen If Your Child Skips School?
By Daniel Taylor, Esq. | Last updated on
With the new school year starting soon, school districts are reminding parents that truancy isn't just the student's and school's problem, but may have serious...
What Is Palimony? How Does It Work?
By Daniel Taylor, Esq. | Last updated on
Palimony sure sounds an awful lot like alimony, and it also works in a very similar way. Alimony, of course, refers to spousal support payments made by one...
Legal How-To: Withdrawing Your Child From Public School
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
For one reason or another, you may wish to take your child out of the public school system. Perhaps you're dissatisfied with the curriculum, the school's...