Legal Updates

Text messaging can present hazards, whether it means wear and tear on your hands, or a dangerous distraction while driving. Laws are being passed at all levels to ban texting and driving. Learn about the dangers posed by the almost addictive and popular text messaging form of communication.

There are thousands of swimming pool-related injuries and deaths each year. A new federal law aims to reduce those numbers by requiring public pools and spas to install anti-entrapment drain covers. Learn about this new law and pool safety issues.

There's nothing to prove in toughing out the heat in sports practices and training at the expense of one's health. Read about the dangers from heat-related illnesses and know who can be responsible for setting limits on exertion. Finally, know how to look out for yourself or your student-athlete.

There are two ways to change your name after you get married. For the common usage method, make sure that your new name is on your marriage certificate, get a new driver's license and social security card, and update existing records. The other method is to get a court order and update your records.

Start a Marriage Certificate Request Letter in your area by clicking on your state. After you have made your selection, fill out some basic information for your Marriage Certificate Request Letter.

Start a Death Certificate Request Letter in your area by clicking on your state. After you have made your selection, fill out some basic information for your Death Certificate Request Letter.