Nolo's Encyclopedia of Everyday Law: Answers to Your Most Frequently Asked Legal Questions

Shae Irving & Kathleen Michon & Beth McKenna

Language: English

Publisher: Nolo

Published: Jun 2, 2002

Description:

How do I get a collection agency to stop harassing me? What exactly is a limited liability company? Do I need a living trust? If I work 50 hours a week shouldn't I be getting overtime? What can I do if my ex won't pay child support?

Like it or not, the law affects practically every aspect of our lives, and legal questions come up daily. Nolo's Encyclopedia of Everyday Law, a handy, information-packed resource, has the answers. Written by Nolo's expert team of attorneys, it brings together answers to hundreds of the most frequently asked legal questions on issues you face every day, including:

*credit and debt

*workplace rights

*wills

*divorce

*bankruptcy

*social security

*tenants' rights

*child custody and visitation

*adoption

*and much more

The 4th edition is completely updated to provide the lastest in the law.

Review

...designed to help those without a law degree overcome legal problems we routinely encounter -- Harry Rosenthal Portland Oregonian

Nolo’s Everyday Law Book uses a question-and-answer format to cover a wide range of everyday legal issues. -- Harry Wessel Orlando Sentinel

Practical examples, explanations of legal principles, and useful tips... -- Library Journal

About the Author

Shae Irving graduated from Boalt Hall School of Law at the University of California at Berkeley in 1993. She did a brief stint at a San Francisco law firm before she turned and ran screaming toward Nolo. She is the co-author of the Legal Manual that accompanies Nolo's WillMaker software. In addition, she edits many Nolo titles, including Nolo's Everyday Law Book, Nolo"s Pocket Guide to California Law and Estate Planning Basics.Kathleen Michon graduate Cum Laude from Northwestern University School of Law in 1993. Prior to joining Nolo's editorial staff, she was the Directing Attorney of Public Counsel's Consumer Rights Project. She is the editor of Nolo's debt and credit books, including Credit Repair and Money Troubles, and is co-author of How to File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy.