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How to Order a Canadian Birth Certificate
Birth certificates provide a record of birth and a form of identification used for applying for documents like passports. In Canada, birth certificates are issued by the province or territory in which the subject's birth was registered. Each provincial or territorial government determines its own cr
How to Find an Attorney Who Will Work on Contingency
A contingency fee agreement is one in which an attorney works for her client for free unless the attorney wins the client's case. If the attorney wins the case, she is entitled to a substantial percentage of the judgment. Contingency fee arrangements are common in personal injury cases, in workplace
Questions to Ask Personal Injury Lawyers
A personal injury lawyer should have time to answer questions.busy businessman image by CraterValley Photo from Fotolia.comHiring the right lawyer can mean the difference between losing and wining a personal injury case. Come to the interview prepared with documents to support the case...
How to Replace a Birth Certificate With No Record of Birth
Persons born outside of hospitals or those who received only a hospital-issued certificate of birth may have difficulties obtaining replacement copies of their birth records. If the Department of Vital Records does not have a record on copy, they will need to create a new file, but first must obtai
How to Obtain Records of 911 Calls in California
Under the California Public Records Act, any person or entity can request access to certain documents, including recordings of 911 calls, that are in the possession of state and local public agencies. Reviewing the documents is free under the law, but the agency can charge the requesting party for c
How to Get a Birth Certificate From Jamaica
Since 1879, the Registrar General's Department has operated as the sole database for all births, deaths, still births and marriages in Jamaica. Even while living abroad, a native-born Jamaican can obtain a birth certificate over the phone, via email or through the Department's website.
Endangered Species Act & Litigation
Because the Endangered Species Act (ESA) contains provisions allowing for civil lawsuits against government agencies that are believed to be violating the ESA, many lawsuits have been filed over the past decade, particularly the listing process for specific species and designation of critical habita
Domestic Civil Circuit Court Types
gavel image by Cora Reed from Fotolia.comCivil cases are non-criminal cases dealing with matters between two or more individuals. Each state may organize its civil courts differently, and different municipalities may also organize their courts differently, as long as they are in...
How to Replace a Michigan Birth Certificate Online
If you need to replace a Michigan birth certificate, you can do so online. The Michigan Department of Community Health processes online requests in just one or two business days, although it can take up to two weeks to receive your birth certificate by U.S. Postal Service. You can pay an additiona
How to Open Sealed Adoption Birth Records in California
California allows adopted persons who have reached adulthood to request information from their sealed adoption record. Birth parents of a child who has reached adulthood may also request information. Adoptive parents can receive information when a child is under age 21. Some circumstances necessitat
IATA's Dangerous Goods Regulations
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) establishes and maintains a set of regulations called the Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR). This set of regulations is used as a standard, harmonized approach to manage the transportation of dangerous goods by air.
Georgia EPA Regulations
The EPA is intended to hold states accountable to their environmental guidelines.plastic image by fotomagic from Fotolia.comThe Environmental Protection Agency was established in 1970 to set up environmental guidelines for states with regard to air, water and soil contamination. States...
How do I Register As a Domestic Partner in Multnomah County, Portland, Oregon?
In 2007, the state of Oregon approved the process for same-sex couples to formally register their partnership under the Oregon Family Fairness Act. If one of the partners is a resident of Oregon and both members of the couple are over 18, the couple can register as domestic partners. The status of
How to Buy Legal Forms online
At some time nearly everybody will need some basic legal documents. Attorneys can draft them at hourly rates of $100 or more or you can buy these documents online. Working with an attorney will allow for greater customization, but many people can achieve their desired outcomes by simply purchasing
What Are My Legal Rights As an Owner of a Goat Herd?
Property rights for goat farms are similar to those of all non-real-estate property or chattel. However, goats, like a variety of livestock are often restricted by land-use laws and zoning codes. Each municipality may have its own rules regarding the keeping of animals. Goats may be among the livest
EPA 503 Regulations
EPA 503 covers waste water byproducts.egouts image by Cl??ment Billet from Fotolia.comThe Clean Water Act Amendments of 1987 required the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to put in place regulations to protect the public from pollutants that may be present in sewer sludge biosolids...
Child Custody Legal Advice
Custody is usually the most devastating and emotional component of a divorce. The most important thing to remember when seeking custody of a child is that the court is required to consider what is in the best interest of the child, and will make all decisions based on that criteria.
Legal Document Types
Some legal documents must be handled by an attorney.document case image by Maya Kruchancova from Fotolia.comEach legal document has a specific function. A person must decide his goal before choosing the type of document he needs. Although some legal documents can be completed by almost...
How to Obtain My Georgia Birth Certificate
The birth certificate is the most fundamental identity document available in the United States, because it is used as the basis for obtaining many other forms of identification, including passports and driver's licenses. If you are were born in Georgia, obtaining a birth certificate is not particula
How to Request a California Birth Certificate
Losing a birth certificate is inconvenient and will make it difficult to obtain identification or secure employment. If the birth certificate was issued in the state of California, it can be replaced by ordering through the mail. California birth certificates are available as far back as 1905 and c