This almanac explores the many facets of the law of child custody, and provides a brief history of child custody decision-making in the United States. The modern-day standards by which courts award custody is discussed, including the factors a court considers in making a custody determination. The various types of custody arrangements presently available are also examined.  Other topics covered here include the custodial rights of unmarried parents and step-parents, recent rulings concerning the parental status of same-sex partners, impact of reproductive technology in custody cases, interstate and international custody litigation, and parental abduction, as well as the custody-related topics of visitation, paternity, child support, and child abuse.  The Legal Almanac Series consists of over 75 titles and serves to educate the general public on a variety of legal issues pertinent to everyday life. Each volume includes an overview of the topic followed by chapters on the major issues in that subject, an Appendix containing several primary source documents as well as practical forms and checklists. A Glossary defines any technical terms used in the text.

Custodial Rights (Legal Almanac Series)

Self-Help

Jasper, Margaret C.

Relationships

Oxford University Press

Many people at one time or another dream of owning their own business. In especially unpredictable economic times, record numbers of people, either by choice or necessity, decide to use their skills and knowledge to start up their own businesses. This practical volume addresses all the major aspects of establishing and managing a small business, including choosing a business, how to legally structure your business, financing, recruiting employees, small business insurance, keeping business records, marketing your business, and more. All the major aspects of establishing and managing a small business are covered here, including choosing a business, how to legally structure your business, financing, recruiting employees, small business insurance, keeping business records, marketing your business, and more. Useful appendices provide statistical detail on growth industries, practical forms including a sample business plan, employment agreement, application for a business loan, and lists of contact information, including a directory of State Departments of Labor and much more. The Legal Almanac series consists of over 75 handy guides for the lay person on all aspects of the law. Each volume includes an overview of the topic followed by chapters on the major issues in that subject. Each volume contains an Appendix containing several primary source documents as well as practical forms and checklists. A Glossary defines any technical terms used in the text.

How to Start Your Own Business (Legal Almanac Series)

Business & Money

Business Development & Entrepreneurship

As the reach of the Internet has expanded exponentially over the past decade, so has the prevalence of a particular type of crime: Identity fraud. This completely revised edition explores the various forms identity theft can take, from stealing credit cards and social security numbers and more, and offers guidelines to minimize the chances of becoming a victim of identity theft, and the recourse one has if they do fall victim to this serious crime. Identity theft is the illegal use of another's personal identifying information, such as the individual's name and social security number, without their knowledge or consent, to commit some type of financial fraud. This almanac also discusses the trends associated with the serious problem of identity theft, the various ways in which identity theft is accomplished, and the interrelationship between identity theft and the individual's right to privacy. State and federal legislation that has been passed in order to combat identity theft, as well as pertinent case law involving identity theft, is also examined. The Appendix provides sample documents, applicable statutes, and other pertinent information and data. The Legal Almanac Series consists of over 75 handy guides for the lay person on all aspects of the law. Each volume includes an overview of the topic followed by chapters on the major issues in that subject. Each volume contains an Appendix containing several primary source documents as well as practical forms and checklists. A Glossary defines any technical terms used in the text.

Identity Theft and How to Protect Yourself (Legal Almanac Series)

Personal Finance

This legal almanac discusses the law of bankruptcy as it relates to the individual. It explains the various documents which must be filed, the automatic stay protection, the exemptions available to the debtor, the difference between dischargeable and non-dischargeable debts, the bankruptcy chapters under which an individual debtor generally files his or her case, and the role of the trustee during the process. The Legal Almanac Series consists of over 75 handy guides for the lay person on all aspects of the law. Each volume includes an overview of the topic followed by chapters on the major issues in that subject. Each volume contains an Appendix containing several primary source documents as well as practical forms and checklists. A Glossary defines any technical terms used in the text.

Individual Bankruptcy and Restructuring (Legal Almanac Series)

According to the National Crime information Center, nearly 2200 children are reported missing every day. This almanac addresses the various statutes and programs established to protect and rescue children from predators. It also covers parental kidnapping in disputed custody cases, including international abduction. Also included are safety tips and an action plan for parents whose children are missing. The Legal Almanac Series consists of over 75 handy guides for the lay person on all aspects of the law. Each volume includes an overview of the topic followed by chapters on the major issues in that subject. Each volume contains an Appendix containing several primary source documents as well as practical forms and checklists. A Glossary defines any technical terms used in the text.

Missing and Exploited Children: How to Protect Your Child (Legal Almanac Series)

Politics & Social Sciences

Sociology

First-time renters and seasoned renters alike will be grateful for this volume, which covers the legal rights of tenants through every stage of the housing process. From dealing with rental agents and issues of fair housing and discrimination, to the rights one has once a lease is signed, this guide clearly spells out the rights as well as the responsibilities of those renting property. The final stages of 'tenanthood' are also covered in depth, including renegotiating the lease, breaking the lease, obtaining security deposit refunds, and dealing with eviction. L The Legal Almanac Series consists of over 75 handy guides for the lay person on all aspects of the law. Each volume includes an overview of the topic followed by chapters on the major issues in that subject. Each volume contains an Appendix containing several primary source documents as well as practical forms and checklists. A Glossary defines any technical terms used in the text. L

Your Rights As A Tenant (Legal Almanac Series)

Business

Dealing with Debt sets forth an overview of the various types of debt facing consumers today, the manner in which different categories of debt are treated, and ways a consumer can manage debt and solve financial problems without having to resort to drastic measures, such as bankruptcy. The almanac also discusses debt consolidation and credit counseling, and advises the consumer on how to negotiate directly with creditors and tax collectors regarding debt before the debt collection process begins. The author describes the debt collection process and provides an overview of the law applicable to debt collection, and highlights the things the debtor should expect when debts go unpaid, including judgments, wage garnishment, repossession, and foreclosure. Dealing with Debt specifically addresses the state and federal laws designed to protect the debtor from harassment, threats, and other illegal tactics used by those seeking to collect on a debt, as well as scenarios where bankruptcy may be the preferred route once all other options have been considered are also presented. Special attention is paid to an overview of the new rules governing consumer bankruptcies that took effect pursuant to the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005. Finally, this almanac discusses credit rehabilitation, and ways in which a debtors can begin to repair their damaged credit rating once they have been able to resolve their financial problems. The Legal Almanac Series consists of over 70 handy guides for the lay-person on all aspects of the law. Each volume includes an overview of the topic followed by chapters on the major issues in that subject. Each volume contains an Appendix containing several primary source documents as well as practical forms and checklists. A Glossary defines any technical terms used in the text.

Dealing with Debt (Legal Almanac Series)

Patients increasingly demand a voice in making their wishes known at critical points in their medical treatment, and today these wishes are often spelled out in great detail. Do not resuscitate orders, advance medical directives, pain management options are some of the medical choices patients can express through legal instruments such as a living will, or by designating a health care proxy, so that these choices are clear in the event that the patient cannot express them himself. Legal issues concerning a medical providers failure to carry out a patients wishes, religious objections to executing the living will, capacity issues such as age and mental competence, informed consent, right-to-die legislation, and prohibitions against assisted suicide are also covered here. Important topics discussed include living wills and a durable power of attorney. The patient's right to refuse medical treatment is examined, including advance medical directives, health care proxies, do not resuscitate orders, and the patient's right to pain management. The Appendix provides applicable statutes, resource directories, and other pertinent information and data. The Legal Almanac series consists of over 70 handy guides for the lay person on all aspects of the law. Each volume includes an overview of the topic followed by chapters on the major issues in that subject. Each volume contains an Appendix containing several primary source documents as well as practical forms and checklists. A Glossary defines any technical terms used in the text. Contents Include: Chapter 1: The Patient's Right to Participate in Health Care Decisions Chapter 2: What Is An Advance Directive? Chapter 3: The Living Will and Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care Chapter 4: Landmark Right-to-Die Cases Chapter 5: The Patient Self-Determination Act Chapter 6: The Uniform Health Care Decisions Act Chapter 7: Physician assisted Suicide Chapter 8: Anatomical Donations Back matter: Appendices; Bibliography; and Glossary Appendices: The AMA Statement on Withholding or Withdrawing of Life-Prolonging Medical Treatment; Sample Do Not Resuscitate Order; Release from Liability for Discontinuing Life-Sustaining Procedures; Informed Consent Agreement; Sample Living Will; Table of State Living Will Statutes; Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care; Sample Living Will with Health Care Proxy; The Patient Self-Determination Act; The Uniform Health Care Decisions Act; The Oregon Death with Dignity Act; Patient Request for Medication Under the Oregon Death with Dignity Act; Attending Physician's Compliance Form Under the Oregon Death with Dignity Act; Statement Regarding Anatomical Gifts; Sample Orgason/Tissue Donor Card.

Health Care Directives (Legal Almanac Series)

Health & Medical Law

Pet Law addresses all the issues surrounding the ownership and care of pets. An overview sets out the basic law as it relates to pet ownership, and separate chapters discuss topics including the right to own and house certain pets; the prohibition on cruelty; the laws governing travel with pets; animal importation; disease transmission prevention; impounded pets; pet custody; estate planning for the pet; licensing and leash laws; and the owner's liability for harboring a dangerous animal. An Appendix assembles several primary documents, including applicable statutes, sample forms, and other pertinent information and data. The Glossary contains definitions of many of the terms used throughout the almanac.  The Legal Almanac series consists of over 70 handy guides for the lay person on all aspects of the law. Each volume includes an overview of the topic followed by chapters on the major issues in that subject. Each volume contains an Appendix containing several primary source documents as well as practical forms and checklists. A Glossary defines any technical terms used in the text.

Pet Law (Legal Almanac Series)

Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Good fences may make good neighbors, but do you have the right to put up the fence if it obstructs your neighbor's view? This handy almanac addresses all the thorny issues that arise when people live in proximity to one another. Topics include boundary disputes, common areas and shared responsibilities, view obstruction, liability for property damage, abandoned and unkempt property, dangerous pets, and home-based businesses and zoning ordinances. For those issues that cannot be resolved otherwise, this almanac also covers dispute mediation, and as a last resort, taking your neighbor to small claims court. L Topics covered include the rights and responsibilities of neighbors, common conflicts, and how to resolve a dispute before it escalates into a costly lawsuit or violence. This almanac also explores dispute mediation, and small claims court. The Appendix provides applicable statutes, resource directories, and other pertinent information and data , such as a warning letter, condominium fine policy, noise ordinance, and an agreement to mediate dispute. L The Legal Almanac series consists of over 75 handy guides for the lay person on all aspects of the law. Each volume includes an overview of the topic followed by chapters on the major issues in that subject. Each volume contains an Appendix containing several primary source documents as well as practical forms and checklists. A Glossary defines any technical terms used in the text.

Trouble Next Door: What to Do with Your Neighbor (Legal Almanac Series)

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