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Millennials Buying a Home Before Marriage: Texas Property Rights

by Angelica Rolong Cormier

More and more couples nowadays are cohabitating before marriage. But how does reimbursement claims work if a divorce happens?

How Are Assets Divided in a Divorce? What to Know About Shared and Separate Property

by Bryan Driscoll

Learn how marital and separate property are defined, how commingling affects ownership and what laws determine how assets are divided in a divorce.

What Happens to Credit Card Debt When I Get a Divorce?

by Hossein Berenji

In a community property state like California, credit card debt may be shared between partners.

Civil War

by Anastasia Shubert-Baranowski and Meghan Wynkoop

In several globally spanning industries, sex-trafficking lawsuits have increased dramatically, targeting online platforms, property owners and companies.

What Is a Quiet Title Action? Process, Costs and Lawyers

by Bryan Driscoll

A clear-eyed look at how this lawsuit resolves property ownership disputes and removes clouds on a property's title.

Common-Law Relationships in Ontario: Rights, Responsibilities and What You Need to Know

by Simple Divorce

Learn how Ontario law treats common-law relationships, including property rights, spousal support, estate claims and key legal differences from marriage.

Divorce in California: What You Need to Know

by Bryan Driscoll

Learn the divorce process in California, from legal requirements to property division, custody and more. Get clear answers and find the right lawyer.

Does the First Amendment Protect Custom Home Design? Exploring Donald Burns v. Town of Palm Beach

by Joanne M. O'Connor

Is architecture speech? A recent landmark Eleventh Circuit case raised a host of curious issues encompassing property rights, aesthetics and the First Amendment.

Public-Private Partnerships in Puerto Rico: A Handbook

by DLA Piper

Historically, there has been vigorous debate among the residents of Puerto Rico for and against the privatization of public property and public services.

What Strata Occupants and Investors Need to Be Aware of Regarding the Strata Reform Due to Commence on November 30, 2016

by David Bannerman

For property investors, these changes have the potential to make life better or worse, depending largely on how well you understand and can work with these changes.

Is Premises Liability the Same as Negligence?

by Jeremy Wilson and Taylor Rodney Marks

In today's age, we are always on the move, often inhabiting spaces we don't own. But what happens when someone else's property injures you or someone you know?

What Is a Quitclaim Deed? Uses, Risks and When to Get Help

by Bryan Driscoll

A quitclaim deed can be one of the fastest ways to transfer property but knowing when it's the right tool and when it isn't, can save you from serious legal and financial headaches down the road.

Solutions to Common Real Estate Co-Ownership Conflicts

by Eric B. Smith

If you are involved in the co-ownership of property, there are a few common scenarios you should know to navigate. When it comes to real estate co-ownership, a partition is just one solution to look into.

The Best Lawyer You Will Never Have To Pay For

by Justin Smulison

Gust Rosenfeld attorney Scott A. Malm discusses why title insurance matters keep him and his real estate practice team on the ball and the trends residents and business owners should know before buying or leasing a property in Arizona.

Understanding the Benefits of Copyright Registration

by Aaron Haar and Maria Crimi Speth

If you aren't registering your copyrights with the United States Copyright Office, you're missing out on additional protections.

Stopping Infringement before It Happens

by Jennifer Ko Craft

IPR protection strategies that work.