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"Divorce is never easy, but with the information in Nolo's Essential Guide to Divorce, you can make the process as simple, inexpensive, and conflict-free as possible. With compassion and expertise, family law attorney Emily Doskow explains how to make divorce less painful by helping you: understand the divorce process; minimize day-to-day conflict with your spouse; work with lawyers or mediators without breaking the bank; avoid costly, exhausting...
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This comprehensive and compassionate book covers both SSDI and SSI, shows you how to prove a disability, and explains how your age, education, and work experience affect your chances. Parents will find special information about benefits available to children with a disability. Learn how to: find the disability criteria for your medical condition prove the severity of your disability appeal if you're denied benefits work part time while keeping your...
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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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Do your loved ones know where to find your life insurance policies, online banking passwords, real estate deeds, or even your will? If you're like a lot of people, you keep important information--from the whereabouts of family heirlooms to online passwords to automatic bill-pay details--in your head or stashed in the odd desk drawer. Unfortunately, this disorganization will likely cause hassles for those who someday take care of you or your estate....
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The rules for claiming Social Security benefits have changed. Find out if you can still choose between your own benefits and spousal benefits. Learn this and more with Social Security, Medicare & Government Pensions--completely updated for 2019. Figure out how to get retirement, disability, dependents and survivors benefits, or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Decide whether it's best to claim benefits early, at full retirement age, or not until...
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"Selling Your House: Nolo's Essential Guide takes the reader through the entire home-selling process. This book discusses setting a price that will attract buyers, finding the right real estate agent, determining which repairs and upgrades pay off, making legally required disclosures to buyers, evaluating purchase offers, and negotiating and closing escrow successfully. This book also provides tips from industry pros-including real estate agents,...
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"This book explains how to assess the novelty of an idea and do patent searches at little or no cost under the recently-adopted first-to-file rules. Patent Searching Made easy provides information on how to quickly research any new idea to see whether anyone has already patented it; decide on the best keywords to describe an invention and target a search; classify an invention based on the U.S. Patent Classification System; figure out whether an idea...
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"Overwhelmed with debt? Help is here. When bills pile up, and relief isn't in sight, you need answers. How to File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy gives you the knowledge you need to decide whether bankruptcy is right for you, including: which debts get wiped out in bankruptcy what property you'll be able to keep (you don't lose everything) how to retain your home or car, if possible, and whether your income qualifies you to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy....
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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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"No one likes to talk about death, but being prepared for any unexpected tragedy can help your loved ones navigate your loss more easily in the long run. From creating your advanced medical directives to designating your beneficiaries, estate planning can ensure that your wishes are carried out when you are no longer around. With Estate Planning 101, you can get your affairs in order before any unfortunate incident occurs. This easy-to-understand...
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Presents a guide to legal issues for independent contractors, explaining how to draft contracts, price services, and maximize tax deductions.
Whether you're starting a full-scale consulting business or booking gigs on the side, Fishman provides all the legal and tax information you need in one place. From forming your business (LLC or other?) to keeping accurate records and learning to write legally binding contracts and letter agreements, he provides...
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"This guide for starting and running a nonprofit organization discusses developing a strategic plan and budget; recruiting and managing board members, volunteers, and staff; fundraising including traditional methods and crowdfunding; marketing strategies; building a website; using social media strategically; avoiding copyright troubles; and adopting policies that are legally sound"--
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Conquering overwhelming debt starts with understanding your options. Loftsgordon and O'Neill give you the tools you need to get your finances back on track. They provide up-to-date legal information, as well as sample creditor letters and budgeting worksheets. -- adapted from back cover
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"A fair and realistic custody agreement protects children's interests when parents split up. But reaching a parenting agreement is often easier said than done, especially when emotions run high. That's where Building a Parenting Agreement That Works can help. This practical, step-by-step guide will show parents exactly how to create a parenting plan that works for everyone. Author Mimi Lyster Zemmelman, a professional mediator, identifies dozens of...
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"The U.S. immigration system is an enormous bureaucracy, so it's vital that you understand it before attempting to apply for a green card. Making a mistake can lead to delays and hassles or even ruin your chances for success. How to Get a Green Card provides everything you need to know about qualifying for permanent U.S. residence if you don't have an employer sponsoring you. Find out how to work with U.S. officials and prepare and present the right...
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