What is a Hold Harmless Provision? A Hold Harmless Agreement is basically a way to indemnify somebody if something happens. It’s a promise to protect someone from certain risks or liabilities. It also can work the other way, too, where a person actually agrees to accept the risks of something happening. When signing a hold […]

An Overview of Space Law As humankind’s activities in space have increased, so too has the need for regulating and managing what many see as mankind’s "next frontier." The frontier of space has become a busy zone of scientific research, experimentation, exploration, and development. Launching, operating, transferring, and dismantling spacecraft in space has become the […]

What is a Legal Outline? In the legal field, "outlines" serve an essential purpose. Legal outlines are used to organize information about legal issues and how specific principles apply to these issues. Primarily, outlines are a study tool that law students have relied on for decades. However, attorneys also use outlines as a guide when […]

An Overview of Church Facility Use Agreements A church facility use agreement is just what it says: an agreement regarding the use of the church facility. It can be either a lease or a license, depending on how you want to control the use of your facility. Church facilities are used by a number of […]

Postnuptial Agreement Explained A postnuptial agreement is a legally binding contract entered into between a husband and wife after their marriage. The postnuptial agreement will provide how their property will be divided upon divorce, whether spousal support will be paid, and generally outline the rights and obligations of the parties in the event of a […]

Who is a Legal Custodian & Legal Guardian? Legal CustodianThe legal custodian is the person to whom "custody" of a child has been granted by a court of law. Under Illinois law, the only case in which "custody" of a minor child can be granted is in an adoption case. The term, "custody", in the […]