LegalShield Blog

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Recent Posts

What Does a Copyright Protect? Key Insights for Small Businesses Working with Freelancers

Small Business - October 2024

Different types of power of attorney

4 Types of Power of Attorney: Securing Your Health and Finances

Estate Planning - October 2024

Eviction after a storm

Facing Renter Eviction After a Storm? Ways to Defend Your Tenant Rights!

Landlord/Tenant - October 2024

Adoption

Adopted child playing with father

What is the Process to Adopt a Child?

Adoption - June 2020

Taking photo of adopted kids

What Rights & Responsibilities Do Adoptive Parents Have?

Adoption - May 2020

Family pet

Thinking About Adoption? 3 Things To Consider

Adoption - April 2018

Banking

Young man getting legal advice

Want to Pay Off Debt? Explore These Tips and Actions

Banking, Consumer Finance - March 2024

College graduates with student loan debt

Changes to the PSLF Student Loan Forgiveness Program: Are You Eligible?

Banking - October 2021

Students studying

Student Loans: 10 Things You Need to Know

Banking - September 2017

Billing Disputes

Surprise medical bill

The No Surprises Act: What You Should Know

Billing Disputes - February 2022

Man studying cryptocurrencies

A Real Estate Developer is Beginning to Accept Crypto for Payments. What Do You Need to Know About Investing in Crypto?

Billing Disputes - January 2022

Rising cost-of-living stress

5 Tips for Managing Your Money: How to Save Money During Inflation

Billing Disputes - December 2021

Child Custody

Woman and child gardening

Co-Parents: 6 Tips to Share Child Custody this Summer

Child Custody - June 2022

Child visitations during the holidays

Navigating Holiday Child Visitation During a Marriage Separation

Child Custody - December 2021

Family cooking dinner together

How Are Child Custody Arrangements Made?

Child Custody - June 2020

Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Minors

Young child holding hands with a caregiver

When is it Time to Make a Child Support Modification?

Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Minors - November 2021

Civil Litigation

Injury danger

Common Holiday Injuries and How a Personal Injury Legal Plan Can Help

Civil Litigation - December 2023

Courtroom judge's gavel

Depp v Heard Trial: What is Defamation?

Civil Litigation - May 2022

Judge in courtroom

Understanding the Small Claims Court Process in 5 Steps

Civil Litigation - March 2022

Consumer Finance

Hurricane damage

Hurricane Damage Recovery? Know Your Legal Rights Before Hiring a Contractor

Consumer Finance - October 2024

Buy now pay later loans

What Is Buy Now Pay Later?

Consumer Finance - August 2024

Debt tips

Debt Got You Down? Take These Tips to Downsize Your Debt in 2024

Consumer Finance - July 2024

Coronavirus

Near empty grocery store shelves

Omicron is Causing Mass Worker Shortages. What Should Business Owners Do When They’re Short Staffed?

Coronavirus - January 2022

Airline travelers

Southwest Airlines Employee Got Punched by a Passenger. Do You Know Your Airline Passenger Rights?

Coronavirus - November 2021

Employees resigning from job

“I Quit”: Why Are Americans Quitting Their Jobs and How Do Employment Rights Take a Part in This?

Coronavirus - September 2021

Coronavirus, Small Business

Women getting vaccine shot in her arm

Can I Require My Small Business Employees to be Vaccinated Against COVID-19?

Coronavirus, Small Business - November 2021

Divorce

Unhappy divorcing couple

How to File for Divorce

Divorce - August 2023

Divorcing couple

7 Tips When Going Through Divorce

Divorce - April 2022

Bill and Melinda Gates have divorced

Bill and Melinda Gates Divorce with No Prenup – Why Having an Exit Plan is Critical

Divorce - May 2021

Employee Rights

Severance pay legal advice

What is Severance Pay?

Employee Rights - September 2024

Employee rights protection

Your Guide to Employee Rights

Employee Rights - October 2022

What is wrongful termination?

Wrongful Termination: What is it?

Employee Rights - October 2022

Estate Planning

Different types of power of attorney

4 Types of Power of Attorney: Securing Your Health and Finances

Estate Planning - October 2024

End of life planning

End-of-Life Planning with Confidence: Key Decisions and What to Consider

Estate Planning - September 2024

Small business owners

Estate Planning Considerations for Small Business Owners

Estate Planning - August 2024

Family Law

Just married couple

What You Should Know About Changing Your Name After Marriage

Family Law - July 2024

College student and parents

Power of Attorney for College Students

Family Law - July 2024

Mother signing a daycare contract

Signing a Daycare Contract

Family Law - November 2023

Family Law, Home Buying, Home Selling, Small Business

Pandemic testing and food distribution

What You Need to Know about Pandemic Relief Programs Expiring and What it Means for the Economic State

Family Law, Home Buying, Home Selling, Small Business - October 2021

Family Law, Minors

Mother and teenage daughter online

Legal Responses & Consequences of Cyberbullying

Family Law, Minors - April 2022

Teen behavior reform facilities

Paris Hilton Urges Reform. What is a Congregate Care Facility?

Family Law, Minors - October 2021

Teacher leading school class

If Your Child is Being Bullied, School Policy Can Help

Family Law, Minors - October 2019

Guardianship

Guardian with young child

Types of Guardianship & What Will Work for You

Guardianship - May 2020

Woman looking at laptop screen

What is a Legal Guardianship & What is its Purpose?

Guardianship - May 2020

Girl hugging guardian

How to Obtain Legal Guardianship for a Minor

Guardianship - April 2020

Home Buying

Signing homeownership documents

Buying a Home for the First Time? How Real Estate Industry Changes Could Impact Buying Power

Home Buying - June 2024

Home buyers

Homeownership Statistics: Insights from LegalShield Comprehensive Homeowner Survey

Home Buying - May 2024

Buying a house lawyer

Should You Speak With a Lawyer When Buying a House?

Home Buying - May 2024

Home Selling

Real estate agent showing home to a couple

Understanding the Home Selling Process: Steps to Selling a House

Home Selling - May 2024

Real estate discussion

9 Reasons to Use a Real Estate Legal Service to Sell Your House

Home Selling - March 2022

Family playing in empty moving boxes

What is the Best Time of Year to Move?

Home Selling - March 2022

Identity Theft

Legal and ID protection in 2023

Do You Have the Security You Deserve in 2023?

Identity Theft, Member Benefits - January 2023

Online privacy protection

States are Pushing for Privacy Laws in 2022: Here’s What to Look Out For

Identity Theft - January 2022

Credit card purchase online

Protect Yourself from Cyber Monday Scams

Identity Theft - November 2019

Landlord/Tenant

Eviction after a storm

Facing Renter Eviction After a Storm? Ways to Defend Your Tenant Rights!

Landlord/Tenant - October 2024

lease vs rental agreement

Lease vs. Rental Agreement: Which One Do You Need?

Landlord/Tenant - July 2024

Moving insurance inquiry

Do You Need Moving Insurance?

Landlord/Tenant, Real Estate - July 2023

Living Will

Happy couple

The Importance of a Living Will

Living Will - April 2020

Couple discussing a Will

How to Cancel a Living Will

Living Will - February 2020

Marriage

Common law married couple

What is a Common Law Marriage?

Marriage - September 2023

Couple discussing a woman's name change

What is a Maiden Name vs a Married Name

Family Law, Marriage - June 2023

Gay marriage celebration

The History of Gay Marriage

Family Law, Marriage - June 2023

Member Benefits

LegalShield app

Finding a Lawyer for Your Legal Needs

Member Benefits - October 2024

Pacific Missile Range Facility Collects Donations for Maui Wildfire Victims

Supporting Maui Wildfire Recovery Efforts

Member Benefits - August 2023

Artificial intelligence in the legal system

How Will Artificial Intelligence Change the Justice System?

Member Benefits - May 2023

Minors

school classroom

Back to School: Everything Parents Need to Know This Year

Minors - August 2022

Dog and woman on a house porch

Animal Protection: How to Give Justice to Pets in Need

Minors - May 2022

Typing on cellphone

Cyberbullying on Social Media: 5 Tips for Prevention

Minors - April 2022

News

Political breakdown

Widening Consumer Stress Gap Hints at Incumbent Party Advantage

News - May 2024

LegalShield Consumer Stress Legal Index Report

Actions vs. Surveys: Everyday American’s Economic Reality

News - March 2024

Real Estate

Homeowners in front yard

Who Can Put a Lien On Your House?

Real Estate - June 2024

Hurricane Idalia

Common Legal Questions to Ask Following a Hurricane

Real Estate - August 2023

Housing market

Real Estate Housing Market 2023 – What You Need to Know

Real Estate - July 2023

Small Business

What Does a Copyright Protect? Key Insights for Small Businesses Working with Freelancers

Small Business - October 2024

Ordering business supplies

How to Add a DBA to an LLC in 3 Steps

Small Business - May 2024

Forming an LLC

A Guide to LLC Filing Fees by State: Know the Costs of Starting Your Business

Small Business - April 2024

Small Business Debt Collection

Court order

Navigating Small Claims Court: Things to Consider for Small Businesses

Small Business, Small Business Debt Collection - February 2024

collections

2024 Small Business Debt Collection Options

Small Business Debt Collection - February 2024

Women making debt collection calls

How to Collect Money Owed to a Small Business

Small Business Debt Collection - July 2020

Taxes

Tax help

Maximizing Your Savings: How to File S Corp Taxes and Self-Employment Tax Reduction

Small Business, Taxes - March 2024

Mother and son

Child Tax Credit 2024 Update: Will It Continue?

Taxes - March 2024

Small business owner doing taxes

Small Business Tax Planning Tips for the 2024 Tax Season

Small Business, Taxes - February 2024

Traffic Violations

thief stealing a vehicle

Auto Theft is on the Rise; 7 Tips to Protect Your Vehicle

Traffic Violations - August 2022

Man driving a car

8 Tips for Rideshare Drivers to Protect Themselves

Traffic Violations - April 2022

Traffic cop talking to a driver

7 Important Tips to Remember if You Receive a Traffic Ticket

Traffic Violations - April 2022

Uncategorized

Woman using mobile phone

5 Things Elon Musk May Tweak on Twitter

Uncategorized - May 2022

Photographers

Photographic Privacy: Can You Take That Picture?

Uncategorized - September 2017

Parents and two kids

Protect Yourself with 2016’s Top Legal Tips

Uncategorized - September 2017