How to Modify a Custody Order

Bob and Betty have two children: Charlie and Claire. Betty has custody of the children and Bob gets visits with them every other weekend. Their divorce decree states that Bob should provide all the transportation for the visits. When they got divorced, Bob and Betty...

Getting a Temporary Restricted License (TRL)

Who Needs a TRL? Many persons need a temporary restricted license (TRL) to handle life’s daily responsibilities- getting to and from work and school, getting groceries and other necessary errands. Public transportation may not be close by. Taxis are expensive,...

How Do I Get My Landlord to Make Repairs?

Most people know if you are a tenant and don’t pay the rent, your landlord can evict you. But what can a tenant do if the landlord doesn’t make needed repairs? Some people think a tenant can legally withhold the rent whenever a landlord fails to make repairs. Not...

Misconceptions About Common Law Marriage

Being married gives people certain legal rights. Many of these legal rights don’t become important until the couple splits up. If there is a marriage, whether it is a “regular” marriage or a common law marriage, when the couple splits up they can get...