mgordon's Articles http://www.goinglegal.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com After Same-Sex Marriage, Same-Sex Divorce? Although the rights for same-sex couples to marry may not extend to all states of the USA at the moment, there are still questions arising from the topic which will be discussed even in the states where same-sex marriage is not permitted. Once the first s... http://www.goinglegal.com/after-samesex-marriage-samesex-divorce-1018279.html 04th August 2009 Tips on Forming a Corporation There is some confusion between what constitutes an LLC and what constitutes a corporation - indeed this exists to the point where many people still erroneously refer to an LLC as a "Limited Liability Corporation" where the "C" actually stands for "compan... http://www.goinglegal.com/tips-on-forming-a-corporation-993469.html 22nd July 2009 The International Forerunners of the American LLC Although the LLC in itself was founded in the United States, the brainchild for this idea was actually first raised elsewhere. There are new elements in the actual letter of what makes an LLC, but the first seed of the idea came from the German business c... http://www.goinglegal.com/the-international-forerunners-of-the-american-llc-980604.html 16th July 2009 Formal Alternatives and Precursors for Divorce Divorce is a concept that divides people - in more than one sense. As well as legally separating a couple to live separate lives, it also leads to disputes between people - on religious, political or moral grounds - and even in countries where it has been... http://www.goinglegal.com/formal-alternatives-and-precursors-for-divorce-968584.html 06th July 2009 Bankruptcy Around the World Wherever you go in the world, finance is a language that is spoken fluently by some, and a completely indecipherable one for others. There is such a wide range of topics connected with finance that a strong command of rules, regulations and options couple... http://www.goinglegal.com/bankruptcy-around-the-world-945463.html 19th June 2009 Alternatives to Bankruptcy There is no doubt whatsoever that, however the idea may be sold to some people, going bankrupt is something that terrifies most of us. It is the stigma, as much as anything, that really worries individuals. Indeed, in some jurisdictions it is still common... http://www.goinglegal.com/alternatives-to-bankruptcy-939771.html 17th June 2009 When is a Name Change Not a Name Change? Changing one's name is something that has been done time and again in the past and will be done many more times in the future. But there is a difference between a name change and a "name change." Confused? Don't be. Essentially, what we mean is that there... http://www.goinglegal.com/when-is-a-name-change-not-a-name-change-922313.html 07th June 2009 What Is A Hybrid Trust? Trusts can be divided into any number of different kinds, but in many cases people divide them into two types; the fixed trust and the discretionary trust. In a fixed trust, the beneficiaries and the amounts to be paid to them are decided in advance and s... http://www.goinglegal.com/what-is-a-hybrid-trust-918540.html 05th June 2009 What Are Discretionary Trusts? The number of different kinds of trusts available to someone who wants to protect their assets for their family can be somewhat daunting if you happen to bring up a list of them on Wikipedia or another such site. Although in many cases one type of trust i... http://www.goinglegal.com/what-are-discretionary-trusts-915034.html 05th June 2009 Ten Tips For Changing Your Name 1. If changing your name after a divorce, it is wise to do this as quickly as possible after the degree absolute is finalized. It will not happen automatically, it is therefore up to you to request a change. This is popular as a way of making a fresh star... http://www.goinglegal.com/ten-tips-for-changing-your-name-908725.html 01st June 2009 What Is A Prenuptial Agreement – And Who Needs One? A prenuptial agreement is essentially a legally binding agreement made before a couple gets married or enters into a civil partnership. The agreement deals with what should happen to assets of the couple in the event of divorce, though various additions c... http://www.goinglegal.com/what-is-a-prenuptial-agreement--and-who-needs-one-905735.html 29th May 2009 What to Do Before Saying “I Do”: Six Tips For A Prenuptial Agreement Considering a prenuptial agreement before getting married may seem unromantic, but considering such an agreement can mean that both parties are entering into a marriage with their assets protected. It helps simplify matters, so a couple can just focus on ... http://www.goinglegal.com/what-to-do-before-saying-i-do-six-tips-for-a-prenuptial-agreement-899982.html 18th May 2009 Different Types of Power of Attorney Although power of attorney is essentially handing control of your affairs over to another person, there are different uses of the position which vary depending on the situation. These largely depend on the reason behind power of attorney being transferred... http://www.goinglegal.com/different-types-of-power-of-attorney-882172.html 08th May 2009 Why is it so Important to Copyright Your Work? Anyone working in a creative industry will be fully aware of the pernicious extent of the crime of copyright infringement. Anyone who has been victim to such activities as plagiarism will know that it is a crime that affects the victim in a way not dissim... http://www.goinglegal.com/why-is-it-so-important-to-copyright-your-work-875961.html 01st May 2009 What to Think about When Changing Your Will Making a will can be an emotionally challenging experience. It is one of those acts that incontrovertibly causes you to look a bit closer at your own mortality and consider what you want your final impact to be on a world without you. The fallout from a p... http://www.goinglegal.com/what-to-think-about-when-changing-your-will-867480.html 23rd April 2009 What is a Trademark...Really? Every one of us is familiar with trademarks, even if that is not the name by which we know them. As often as not these days, when someone refers to a trademark the words they use are along the lines of "branding" and "logo". The trademark is the recogniza... http://www.goinglegal.com/what-is-a-trademarkreally-861559.html 17th April 2009 From Beer to Vacuums: The Evolving History of Trademarks The use of trademarks is something that is seen as a given today when it comes to brand recognition but there was a time, of course, when the issue of brand recognition was not considered as important as it is today. Once upon a time, there was so little ... http://www.goinglegal.com/from-beer-to-vacuums-the-evolving-history-of-trademarks-848768.html 07th April 2009 Trademark Landmarks: Fox News vs. Al Franken If you run a business successfully, you will no doubt have looked at a breakdown of the reasons why it is successful so that it can continue to be so. In many cases, companies have looked at elements of their business, chiefly how it is carried out and ho... http://www.goinglegal.com/trademark-landmarks-fox-news-vs-al-franken-846120.html 03rd April 2009 The Ins and Outs of Copyright Violations Copyright infringement is a hot button issue for anyone whose work might be termed "intellectual property." Working within the creative sphere, anyone who finishes a piece of work and can be said to have "created" it, will justifiably have reason to compl... http://www.goinglegal.com/the-ins-and-outs-of-copyright-violations-843948.html 01st April 2009 Historical Wills and Famous Final Words Leaving items behind for your loved ones means the chance to leave a final gift that will provide them with something to remember you by. It also means an opportunity to see to it that, if you have made a large amount of money and saved it, your family wi... http://www.goinglegal.com/historical-wills-and-famous-final-words-840575.html 27th March 2009 Poor Man’s Copyright: Legally Binding? Getting copyright for your own original work is something that is advised under the law, particularly if there is something about your work that makes it likely to be either copied or used for any purpose against your will. Being the creator of a piece of... http://www.goinglegal.com/poor-mans-copyright-legally-binding-836245.html 26th March 2009 A Real Life Case of Second Life Divorce Many divorces these days are fairly straightforward, no-fault divorces with both partners agreeing to go their separate ways due to the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage for one reason or another. Wherever you are in the world, the chances are that ... http://www.goinglegal.com/a-real-life-case-of-second-life-divorce-834794.html 25th March 2009 Worried About Plagiarism? Copyright Your Original Work When you have finished a piece of work there is always a sense of achievement. You sit back and look over it and think "this is as good as it can be, and I have worked at it until it is finished". But in some ways, finishing the work is only the beginning... http://www.goinglegal.com/worried-about-plagiarism-copyright-your-original-work-829712.html 19th March 2009 Is There Really Such a Thing As Amicable Divorce? Because a wedding is seen as the ultimate expression of two people's love for one another, it would be easy to think that conversely a divorce would be the opposite - a lasting monument to the antipathy built up over the course of a marriage. However, it ... http://www.goinglegal.com/is-there-really-such-a-thing-as-amicable-divorce-826773.html 16th March 2009 Why Incorporating Online is the Best Thing Since Sliced Bread At this point, everyone is looking for ways to cut costs in their businesses and incorporating costs are no exception. It's a pretty well known fact that online incorporation services cost significantly less than hiring an attorney to complete the process... http://www.goinglegal.com/why-incorporating-online-is-the-best-thing-since-sliced-bread-820635.html 11th March 2009