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What is a Custody-sharing Agreement?

How does shared parenting work?

Parents frequently use the term “custody” despite the fact that it is not now accepted by legal authorities. Lawyers, judges, and mediators increasingly use the term “care” instead of “custody,” resulting in terminology such as “shared care” to describe circumstances that were before referred to as “shared custody.” However, what does it mean? There are diverse perspectives on what shared care entails and how it should be structured.

Traditionally, child arrangements agreements or court decisions centred on the notion that one parent had custody, indicating that they are the primary caretaker and the kid(ren) primarily reside with that parent. Then, the other parent would get “visitation,” which would allow them to see their children on set days and hours.

Following separation, it is generally accepted that it is in the best interests of children to spend time with both parents. This is possible because shared … Read the rest >>>

Joshua Brown by — July 13, 2022 in Concurrent Liability
Tips for Buying Heavy-Duty Casters

You should be able to determine the weight capacity of your heavy equipment by using the casters’ capacity rating. You can choose the weight capacity by adding the weight of the equipment to the cart plus the safety margin of 33%. Then, divide this number by the number of casters you need to purchase. Then, buy the heavy-duty casters according to the weight rating. Lastly, make sure that you know how to install them properly.

Buying heavy-duty casters

Heavy-duty casters are a critical piece of hardware for material handling equipment. Heavy-duty casters come in many different types, typically attached to the bottom of a dolly, cart, or other equipment parts. Different casters will function differently in different environments, so selecting one with a rating for the application you’ll use is essential. This way, you’ll know the weight capacity of the casters and get the right fit for your needs.… Read the rest >>>

Joshua Brown by — June 10, 2022 in Breach Of Statutory Duty Health And Safety
Four Facts That Nobody Told You About Bail Bonds

If you’ve read an article about bail bonds and how much money these services cost, you may be surprised to learn the truth. Bail bonds are a great way to keep out of jail. They have tripled in price since the 1990s, and they’re the most efficient and taxpayer-friendly way to keep the courts running smoothly. Monroe county bail bonds agents gather to learn the trade tricks.

It is an efficient and taxpayer-friendly way to keep the courts running smoothly.

Cash bail is inefficient and ineffective in maintaining the courts, where more than half a million people languish in jail cells nationwide. This is mainly due to involuntary circumstances – housing instability, job conflict, childcare crises, etc. Cash bail does nothing to remove these obstacles, it only compounds them. Instead, adopt a commercial bail system.

To ensure that court dockets are not overly busy, they should offer uniform rescheduling policies, … Read the rest >>>

Joshua Brown by — June 9, 2022 in Civil And Criminal Liabilities
Penalties for Misdemeanor Hit and Run Charges

If you have been arrested for a minor hit and run offense, you’ve probably wondered what the punishment will be. Usually, minor hit and run victims choose to have their vehicle repaired privately, to avoid paying a higher monthly premium. And since most of these accidents are minor in nature, the police rarely investigate. The penalties for a misdemeanor charge are quite minor, too. Read on to find out what to expect.

Penalties for a misdemeanor

Penalties for a misdemeaner minor hit and run charge may be low compared to the consequences of a felony offense. While you could get up to a year in jail and three points on your license for a misdemeanor minor hit and run charge, you will probably only receive a fine of up to $500 and a small amount of time in jail.

Defenses to a misdemeanor charge

In the case of a hit-and-run, … Read the rest >>>

Joshua Brown by — March 30, 2022 in Hit And Run Case Law
Concurrent Liability in Tort and Contract

Whether a tort duty is a concurrent duty with a contract can be a complicated question. This article will discuss the reasons for concurrent liability in tort. It will also discuss the scope of concurrent liability in tort and the limitations agreed to by contract. This article will also discuss the case of Batty, which involved multiple defendants. The plaintiffs sued both the developer and the builder. The developer had a contract with the plaintiffs; the builder did not.

Relationship between tort duty and contractual duty

There are many cases where employers bring a tort claim against a subcontractor for failure to meet a contractual duty. In such cases, the right of an employer to bring a tort claim against the subcontractor is relevant for both limitation and damages considerations. One notable example is Wellesley Partnership LLP v Withers, a professional negligence case that limits damages in a concurrent duty … Read the rest >>>

Joshua Brown by — March 14, 2022 in Concurrent Liability