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How to Get a Copy of Your Birth Certificate in California
The California Department of Public Health maintains and distributes birth certificates. You may order an authorized/certified copy of the birth record or an informational copy. Certified copies establish the identity of the person named on the record and can only be ordered by the person named on t
How to Write a Legal Inter Office Memorandum for Your Employer
Writing an interoffice memorandum is quite easy; its main purpose is to remind or inform your employer what case or project you are working on and where you are in this assignment. An inter office memorandum is an important part of running a law office or law practice, because it keeps the lines of
Civil & Family Law
Family law is one of the categories of civil law. Civil law encompasses a number of legal areas that are non-criminal. Civil law is designed for the resolution of a wide range of disputes between parties.
How to Obtain a Phoenix Death Certificate
Whether you need to obtain a Phoenix death certificate for insurance purposes or for genealogical research, you'll either need to go through the Maricopa County Office of Vital Registration or the State Office of Vital Records in Phoenix. If the death occurred within the past 30 days, go to the Mari
How to Find out Information on an Attorney
Every practicing lawyer must be licensed by a state bar association. All bar associations maintain public information about the lawyer they license including such information as their name, work address, telephone and fax number, e-mail address, whether they are currently eligible to practice law in
A Sewage Smell in the Backyard
There’s nothing like fresh air and sunshine on a nice day while relaxing in the backyard with the family. But when the air takes on the stench of a sewer, it can kill the fun in a hurry. If you are on a private septic system, then you will be responsible for getting the issue cleared up. The c
Forms for a Wrong Name on a Birth Certificate
Birth Certificates are required to obtain a passport.birth marriage and death image by Warren Millar from Fotolia.comOur names identify who we are and the spelling of our name on certain documents should be accurate. Sometimes an error can occur when filling out a birth certificate, but...
Definition of Canon Law
Canon law is defined as "the universal law of the Catholic church that defines roles, relationships, and responsibilities" in the Augustinian Recollects, a Web-based newsletter produced by the Augustinian order of priests, monks and deacons.
California Durable Power of Attorney for Finances
Power of attorney can be used for a wide range of purposes. These documents can allow another person the right to make decisions on your behalf. In California, state law allows for the use of durable powers of attorney for finances, a specific kind of document used for limited circumstances.
The History of the War Draft
During times of war or military action, there has always been the possibility of a war draft. However, there have only been a few times in American history when the draft has actually been invoked.
How to Answer a Civil Summons Petition
You have been served with a civil petition and summons to appear in court on a legal matter. You don't want to spend money you don't have, so you've decided to write your answer and file it by yourself. You're not sure where to start so that you do everything according to the laws in your state. You
Requirements for Becoming a Bail Bondsman in Florida
The state of Florida regulates very carefully the bail bond industry. Becoming a licensed bail bondsman is a lengthy process that includes many hours of training and a full year of supervised internship. To qualify, you must be a U.S. citizen or legal alien at least 18 years of age residing in the s
Mailbox Tampering Penalties
Tampering with the U.S. mail is a crime, as is theft of the mail and tampering with mailboxes and receptacles holding mail. All crimes related to the U.S. Postal Service are covered under 18 USC Chapter 83.
How to Pay Taxes From Overseas
If you are an American citizen and are living and earning income overseas, your tax filing procedure is much different than if you were living and earning income within the continental United States. The Internal Revenue Service has special forms for you to complete and submit that pertain specifica
How to Get a Birth Certificate from Lima, Ohio
If you were born in Lima, Ohio, you can get a birth certificate from the Allen County Health Department. Same day service is usually available. If you were born in another county, you will need to get your birth certificate from that county or from the Ohio Department of Health in Columbus. You can
New Jersey Open Public Records Act
The New Jersey Open Public Records Act was signed by Gov. Donald DiFrancesco on Jan. 8, 2002. The law requires public records to be readily available, with some exceptions, for inspection and copying. It amended and supplemented the state's existing public records law.
Legal Forms for Landlords
Apartment for leaseapartment lease sign image by Aaron Kohr from Fotolia.comWhen a tenant or lessee enters into a rental agreement, or lease, with a landlord or lessor, it is a legally binding contractual arrangement, necessitating the use of specialized legal forms. Legal forms are...
How to Get Your Birth Certificate Free
There are many situations in which you might need your birth certificate, and you should be able to access it for free. After all, it is a record of your own birth, and so you should be able to find a copy quite easily, by following some simple steps.
DOD Public Release of Information
One of the most important aspects of good government is transparency of information. DOD information releases can run into problems because there are some conflicts with the information the public wants to know and the functioning of the DOD.
How to Renew your Philippine Passport in the United States of America
Passports issued by the Philippines feature microchip technology and other security features to prevent fraud. Also know as an ePassport, a Philippine passport has an integrated circuit or chip in the document's pages with data to verify your identity, including biographical information, biometrics,