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Custody and Support: Get the Answers You Need. When you're getting divorced, you can make a tough time easier for your children (and yourself) if you work with the other parent to draw up a custody plan and agree on child support. If you can't work out custody and support, you?ll have to head to court and ask a judge to step in. Either way, Nolo's Essential Guide to Child Custody & Support can help. You'll learn: how negotiation and mediation can...
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"You don't need a lawyer to win in small claims court -- you need to know how to prepare and present your own case. Smart preparation for your day in court can make the difference between receiving a check and writing one. Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court provides the information, tips, and strategies you need to sue someone successfully or put up a winning defense in any state. Find out how to: file and serve papers, mediate an out-of-court...
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332 pages ; 23 cm
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This book is for homeowners facing foreclosure because they can't make the mortgage payments. It provides a thorough, easy-to-understand, compassionate look at the available options so that homeowners can determine if they should give up the home, file for bankruptcy, fight the foreclosure, or explore foreclosure alternatives.
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"Written for the millions of landlords who own a single-family home, condo, or small (less than four unit) rental property, Every Landlord's Guide to Managing Property covers everyday skills a hands-on landlord needs, including how to: retain good, long-term tenants; handle nitty-gritty maintenance such as snow removal, toilet clogs, and painting; avoid conflicts over late rent, unauthorized roommates, and clutter; limit costly turnovers and vacancies;...
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Online or off, before you use some or all of a song, photo, book, or any other work covered by copyright law, you need to get permission first. If you don't, you could end up facing legal action from the rights-holder. This easy-to-use book shows you how to get the rights you need, with step-by-step instructions and more than 30 forms. Find out when permission is required, who to ask, and when (and how much) you can expect to pay. The 7th edition...
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487 pages : forms ; 23 cm.
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"Contracts: The Essential Business Desk Reference provides easy-to-understand explanations of over 300 common contract terms. It also includes information about common negotiating strategies, examples of contract provisions, sample contracts with explanations, tips on amending and modifying agreements, and what to watch out for in a contract. This book is a handy reference for small business owners, entrepreneurs, lawyers, and law students-and anyone...
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468 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
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"This book shows readers how to file a provisional patent application (PPA), and mark the invention with 'patent pending.' A PPA, allows the inventor time to figure out the profitability of a creation before investing more time and money. The book covers how to write a clear PPA, conduct a patent search online and understand basic patent law." --
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356 pages ; 23 cm
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This complete, plain-English guide to the basics of legal research shows you how to: locate the best legal resources online or in the library, understand and utilize statutes, cases, and regulations, and research your legal issue like an attorney.--publisher
11) Renters' rights
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324 pages ; 23 cm
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"This book on renter and tenant rights is packed with critical legal and practical information on topics such as negotiating a lease or rental agreement, breaking a lease and leaving early, handling unwelcome landlord intrusions, getting a landlord to make repairs, collecting a full security deposit after moving out, fighting discrimination or retaliation, and more"--
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"Deduct It! shows you how to maximize your business deductions -- quickly, easily, and legally. Whether your business is just starting or well established, this book is indispensable to your financial success. It covers deductions for: start-up and operating expenses, travel and meals, home offices, medical expenses, equipment and inventory, and more. Learn the rules for deducting: net operating losses, state income taxes with a pass-through entity,...
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492 pages ; 23 cm
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A comprehensive guide to the major legal issues facing employers, from hiring to firing (and everything in between). In Nolo's plain-English style, this bestseller cuts through the legalese to provide all the information business owners and managers need to know to avoid legal problems and treat employees fairly.
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433 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
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"This book provides everything business owners, managers, and HR professionals need to create or update a legal and plain-English employee handbook. It provides the latest legal information, practical suggestions, and best practices on: wages and hours; remote work; at-will employment; discrimination and harassment; complaints and investigations; health and safety; drugs and alcohol, including medical/legal marijuana; workplace privacy; and email...
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Criminal law books are usually geared for lawyers. This reference book is the preeminent overview of the criminal justice system for consumers and explains how the system really works in plain English. It's for anyone interested in the criminal justice system, from those personally involved in it to those who simply want to understand it. It's a perfect gift for law students and friends who love true-crime shows and podcasts.
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418 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
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"For any home business, claiming all the tax deductions you are entitled to is essential to your business's financial success. Don't miss out on the many valuable deductions you can claim. Here you'll find out how to deduct start-up costs; home office expenses; vehicles, meals, and travel expenses; medical expenses; and retirement expenses"--
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This book helps baby boomers navigate the Medicare and Social Security systems and maximize their benefits, and, if they need to, to appeal denials of services and benefits. The book also explains Social Security disability, veterans disability compensation, and federal retirement benefits as well as SSI, Medicaid, and veterans pension for low-income readers.
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310 pages : forms ; 28 cm
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Explains how to form a corporation in any state. Includes all sample forms and information needed to prepare articles of incorporation and bylaws. Also, fully discusses the advantages and tax consequences of incorporating your business.
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275 pages : illustrations, forms ; 28 cm
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Anyone who owns or manages residential real estate, in any state, should buy this book. It provides a solid lease that can be tailored to the laws of each state, plus additional rental documents needed to start a tenancy.
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213 pages : forms ; 28 cm
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Structuring your business as an LLC can limit your liability for business debts and simplify your taxes. Mancuso provides easy-to-understand instructions, helps you find key legal forms, and shows you how to take care of ongoing legal and tax paperwork.
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