Jesus Said:

How does one become qualified to write contracts / perform legal writing?

We Answered:

A written contract can be written by anyone, not just a lawyer or paralegal. There are many good reasons why you would want a lawyer to write the document. Although paralegals do quite a bit of work in the legal world, they cannot practice law. That is, they cannot give advise to clients as to what should be in a contract.

Most paralegals do the physical writing or research. However a lawyer would need to review the work and then present it to the client.

I would advise that if you are willing to put two years into becoming a paralegal, why not put three years into becoming a lawyer. You are required to have a 4 year college degree, take some tests and then be accepted into a school, but it is worth it. It cost a lot more, but you make a lot more.

good luck

Kathryn Said:

How is a credit card considered a written contract instead of an open account?

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Sorry I can't give you a definite answer, but if the Alabama courts have found credit cards to be a form of a written contract, then article 2 of the UCC would be irrelevant. I've found anecdotal evidence to suggest this is the case, but nothing firm. I did find examples of other cases in other states where the courts ruling seemed contraindicative of the UCC, and was based partly on UCC limitations - meaning it looks like there definitely is a chance (depending on EXACTLY what was included in that signed piece of paper the collection agency produced) that your credit card account qualifies as a written contract.

If you're unsure, you could try contacting another attorney from Legal Aid for a free second opinion, although I doubt your attorney would give such seriously erroneous information. I know that there legal fees are ginormous, but why not ask him to spell it out to you, show you previous cases where this ruling was upheld, etc.

Denise Said:

How to write up a seperate roommate housing contract.?

We Answered:

If the landlord only allows 3 guys on the lease then you can't just add the other 2 by drawing up a sublease.
It has to be cleared with the landlord or else you end up being in violation of your lease agreement and can be evicted.

The other two can't live there... PERIOD

Sharon Said:

How to make a sale of contract for buying a house subject to loan approval in Australia?

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Usually the offer to purchase is made contingent on obtaining acceptable financing (stipulate specifications) by date. See your attorney. If this clause is not properly written and in its proper place (offer v contract), you are SOL. It's attorney time!

Duane Said:

How do I write a contract?

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You can buy a general contract template from Office Max/Office Depot/ Staples or from USlegalforms.com. However a lawyer can make a form that is tailored to your needs.

Sylvia Said:

how do you write a contract or agreement?

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There are five basic elements of a contract.
• Offer (I will offer $1000 for this service.)
• Acceptance (You agree to provide the service for $1000)
• Consideration (Both sides agree to give something, one is giving the service, the other is paying for the service.)
• Capacity of parties to contract (The people are not underage, crazy, etc.)
• A legal purpose (You can't make a legal contract to perform an illegal act such as agreeing to a commit a crime.)

Yvonne Said:

How to write a contract for my models?

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There are books with lots of legal forms in them, including contracts, called, strangely enough, "Forms Books." I think they have libraries and law schools in Canada. Look there, or it may be more cost-effective to pay an attorney to draft up exactly what you want.