mgordon's Articles http://www.a1articles.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com The Top 5 Reasons for Setting Up an LLC Operating a business in an intelligent way is often a matter of looking for the method of operating that allows you to have the least liability for the greatest amount of potential control and financial gain. While recent and past corporate legal cases ha... http://www.a1articles.com/the-top-5-reasons-for-setting-up-an-llc-1041729.html 19th August 2009 Four Famous Divorces That Got the World Talking Going through a divorce can be one of the most traumatic events in a person's life. Even if you are in a marriage that is going nowhere and the best thing for all parties is to split up once and for all, the actual process dredges up emotions that can be ... http://www.a1articles.com/four-famous-divorces-that-got-the-world-talking-1037632.html 17th August 2009 The Plain Truth About Chapter Seven Bankruptcy The most common form of bankruptcy in the United States, Chapter 7 bankruptcy is a type of bankruptcy applicable both to businesses and individuals, and it affects these two entities very differently. Chapter 7, Title 11 of the United States Code governs ... http://www.a1articles.com/the-plain-truth-about-chapter-seven-bankruptcy-1033921.html 13th August 2009 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.a1articles.com/after-samesex-marriage-samesex-divorce-1018279.html 04th August 2009 5 Reasons to Get Divorced OK, the question is one that even thinking about answering makes you feel a little bit morally compromised. If speaking to a close friend, who really would be better off getting divorced, you might with a heavy heart tell them - in seriously conciliatory ... http://www.a1articles.com/5-reasons-to-get-divorced-1011580.html 01st August 2009 What is Incorporation? Incorporation has existed as a business practice for some time now, and despite some challenge from the creation of the Limited Liability Company legislation it is still a highly popular way of creating a company identity. Setting up as a corporation allo... http://www.a1articles.com/what-is-incorporation-1006629.html 31st July 2009 Exactly What is an LLC? The term "LLC" is short for "Limited Liability Company" and not, as some people erroneously presume, Limited Liability Corporation. In fact, an LLC is set up specifically by business members who wish to avoid the limitations that incorporation would place... http://www.a1articles.com/exactly-what-is-an-llc-999981.html 27th July 2009 Top Five Tips on Setting Up an LLC An LLC, or Limited Liability Company, is emerging as an alternative way of doing things for people who want to set up in business and avoid some of the legal and fiscal hassles inherent in the other ways of doing it. It has become more popular in recent y... http://www.a1articles.com/top-five-tips-on-setting-up-an-llc-997449.html 24th July 2009 Reasons for Going Bankrupt Bankruptcy is a situation that could not be considered desirable by anyone who has experienced the emotional roller coaster that precedes it. There is a lot of work involved in filing for bankruptcy correctly, and anyone taking a half-hearted approach to ... http://www.a1articles.com/reasons-for-going-bankrupt-987028.html 17th July 2009 5 Great Reasons for Forming a Corporation There are many good reasons for forming a corporation, if you are minded to do so. People tend to believe that a Corporation and a Limited Liability Company are all but interchangeable, and in many ways they are not too far wide of the mark. However, ther... http://www.a1articles.com/5-great-reasons-for-forming-a-corporation-981507.html 16th July 2009 Bankruptcy: Always a Bad Thing? The very word "bankrupt" has the potential to bring silence to a room like very few others in the English language. In a world where we are all, to a greater or lesser extent, touched by materialism if not directly materialistic ourselves, the spectre of ... http://www.a1articles.com/bankruptcy-always-a-bad-thing-978206.html 12th July 2009 How to Make a Divorce Easier Whatever else can be said about divorce, there is no denying that there is a price to be paid for it in more than just the financial sense of the term. As much as it may feel, for both parties, that it is the right thing to do ending a marriage officially... http://www.a1articles.com/how-to-make-a-divorce-easier-972287.html 09th July 2009 Bankruptcy Through the Ages It may not surprise many to read that bankruptcy has not always existed. However, it is not the case that debt has not been pursued in other ways throughout history. Although the methods have been different, it has never been permissible to sneak out of a... http://www.a1articles.com/bankruptcy-through-the-ages-970474.html 07th 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.a1articles.com/formal-alternatives-and-precursors-for-divorce-968584.html 06th July 2009 12 Interesting Facts About Divorce Around the World * In ancient Athens, divorce was freely permitted. However, the person seeking divorce has to submit their request to a magistrate who then decided whether the reasons for the request were sufficient.* Malta does not permit divorce under the law of the co... http://www.a1articles.com/12-interesting-facts-about-divorce-around-the-world-963375.html 02nd July 2009 Disadvantages of a Limited Liability Company Although Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) are growing in popularity, there is some dispute as to how effective and appropriate it is to create one in certain situations. As with any initiative in business, putting together an LLC is subject to condition... http://www.a1articles.com/disadvantages-of-a-limited-liability-company-958321.html 30th June 2009 Disadvantages of a Corporation Although the more recent innovation of Limited Liability Companies has been something of a challenge to the popularity of corporations in recent years, the latter is still a firm favorite way among business owners to protect their own position and defend ... http://www.a1articles.com/disadvantages-of-a-corporation-953413.html 27th June 2009 Corporate Taxation Setting up a business - and the future running of that business - is something that is generally aimed at creating the conditions whereby one can make as much money as possible. Although there may be any number of other, more high minded and well intentio... http://www.a1articles.com/corporate-taxation-953392.html 27th June 2009 Divorce Around the World Different countries, and different continents, are home to many different cultures. In each of these different cultures there are differences, some very slight and some extremely profound, in the way major landmarks are approached. From birth, the way a c... http://www.a1articles.com/divorce-around-the-world-946714.html 22nd June 2009 Tips For Putting Property in Trust 1. A trust is different from a will, in that it allows a person to distribute their worldly goods among their loved ones before their death. It is entirely possible to create a trust as well as leaving a will, or to do one or the other. With good legal ad... http://www.a1articles.com/tips-for-putting-property-in-trust-935999.html 15th June 2009 Tips on Power of Attorney: How to Choose the Best Type for Your Situation There's not just one kind of Power of Attorney, and you need to make sure that you choose the right kind. After all, conferring Power of Attorney means that someone will be able to act on your behalf on health decisions and financial matters, making deci... http://www.a1articles.com/tips-on-power-of-attorney-how-to-choose-the-best-type-for-your-situation-931768.html 12th June 2009 What Is Power of Attorney? Power of attorney is when an individual becomes responsible for another person's financial and / or personal affairs. Essentially, when someone has power of attorney for another person, they are responsible for making any life decisions for the person who... http://www.a1articles.com/what-is-power-of-attorney-927678.html 11th June 2009 The Name Changes That Weren’t – And Some That Were Changing your name is a big decision to make. Even if one's reasons for doing so are not always the most soul-searching - more than a few people have just decided that they fancy a change - it is something that, if fully formalized and legally pursued, ch... http://www.a1articles.com/the-name-changes-that-werent--and-some-that-were-923909.html 10th 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.a1articles.com/what-is-a-hybrid-trust-918530.html 05th June 2009 Trust Funds With Interesting Beneficiaries Many people will associate big trust funds with their famous beneficiaries (or potential beneficiaries). Without needing to name anyone, you can probably think of a few yourself. In very many cases their massive inheritances leave huge numbers of people w... http://www.a1articles.com/trust-funds-with-interesting-beneficiaries-913040.html 03rd June 2009 Top Five Reasons To Sign A Prenuptial Agreement If you are about to wed, the issue of a prenuptial agreement is likely to be mentioned at some stage. After numerous high profile divorce cases, an increasing number of people are understandably worried about protecting their assets if the worse should ha... http://www.a1articles.com/top-five-reasons-to-sign-a-prenuptial-agreement-902647.html 19th May 2009 Top Five Reasons To Sign A Prenuptial Agreement 1. You may not always be in love and happy. Right now, you're in love, you're getting married, and the birds are singing and life is wonderful. You probably can't imagine being without your spouse to be. But think back over your life - do we, as humans, ... http://www.a1articles.com/top-five-reasons-to-sign-a-prenuptial-agreement-902621.html 19th May 2009 Reasons To Be Careful When Changing Your Name Although a name change may often seem like the right thing to do, it is worth being careful when it comes to applying for a name change. If you are changing it after marrying, or changing it back after a divorce, then there is no reason not to proceed so ... http://www.a1articles.com/reasons-to-be-careful-when-changing-your-name-896608.html 18th May 2009 Reasons To Be Careful When Changing Your Name Drumming as it seems on the foremost is a very fun-filled and energetic action and some of the easiest melodic instrumentality that gets you to tap your feet with its musical rhythm and sound. And when applied as a corporate team building action, it sure... http://www.a1articles.com/reasons-to-be-careful-when-changing-your-name-896591.html 18th May 2009 Four Reasons For Creating a Trust hugely important step towards keeping their most valued property in the hands of family and friends. A trust, distinct from yet compatible with a last will and testament, will be for many people an essential part of putting their affairs in order as they ... http://www.a1articles.com/four-reasons-for-creating-a-trust-893514.html 15th May 2009 Oddities of Prenuptial Agreements By and large, a prenuptial agreement between a couple is a serious thing which is used to dictate events and settlements should the marriage end in divorce. These events usually just entail the division of property and take into account prior assets, with... http://www.a1articles.com/oddities-of-prenuptial-agreements-892236.html 14th May 2009 Famous Cases: What Can Happen If You Don't Have A Prenuptial Agreement While the well known figures may be dealing with sums much vaster than the typical prenuptial agreement is used to help divide and protect, the base fact is the same. Here's a rundown of some of the celebrities who went without prenuptial agreements, and ... http://www.a1articles.com/famous-cases-what-can-happen-if-you-dont-have-a-prenuptial-agreement-888608.html 12th May 2009 Five Reasons To Change Your Name Changing your name legally is a big decision. You can change a name that was given to you at birth or, in the aftermath of a divorce, can change back to the name that you gave up when you got married. Either way it represents a big change in your life and... http://www.a1articles.com/five-reasons-to-change-your-name-887317.html 12th May 2009 Power of Attorney: Risks and Precautions Granting power of attorney to someone is a risk that many people, if they can, prefer not to take. No matter how sure you are of someone, there are unfortunate cases where someone granted power of attorney abuses the position of power. The unfortunate ... http://www.a1articles.com/power-of-attorney-risks-and-precautions-885980.html 11th 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.a1articles.com/different-types-of-power-of-attorney-882172.html 08th May 2009 Will Terminology Spelled Out As your final word to a world which you have left, your will is just about the most important thing you will ever write. You will naturally want to make sure that everyone you care for is provided for, and that disputes are avoided as far as is possible. ... http://www.a1articles.com/will-terminology-spelled-out-879275.html 05th May 2009 Whose Fault Is This Divorce Anyway? Sometimes couples separate because their marriage was just not meant to succeed. They may well separate on good terms, with no rancor or bitterness, because things just did not work out for them as a couple. Other times it will be down to irreconcilable d... http://www.a1articles.com/whose-fault-is-this-divorce-anyway-872648.html 29th April 2009 Why Are At-Fault Divorces So Popular? There are so many divorces in this day and age, with statistics becoming ever more appalling every year for people with a firm interest in the sanctity of marriage. But with the institution of divorce less of a stigma now than it ever was before, people w... http://www.a1articles.com/why-are-atfault-divorces-so-popular-869994.html 27th April 2009 What is a Will...Really? Your will - otherwise known as your Last Will and Testament - is effectively your last word on this planet. It is what will be left when you have passed away, and its intention is to divide up your remaining material possessions amongst your loved ones in... http://www.a1articles.com/what-is-a-willreally-864263.html 17th April 2009 What Is a Divorce...Really? Of course, we all know what a divorce is on a basic level. With so many marriages in the present era going wrong and ending messily, there are more divorces now than there have ever been. Although the statistics are depressing when you hear them the truth... http://www.a1articles.com/what-is-a-divorcereally-860648.html 16th April 2009 Pick Me! Trademarks, Marketing and Brand Competition Ever since advertising was invented, brands have been going out of their ways to promote their product in whatever way they can possibly do so. Anyone who has ever been chased through a mall by a giant can of soda will agree with this. There is something ... http://www.a1articles.com/pick-me-trademarks-marketing-and-brand-competition-858068.html 15th April 2009 Technical and Legal Aspects of the Trademark Game A trademark is a way of making a product or business immediately recognizable for the consumers who may wish to find and use it. The idea of a trademark has become such common currency that the term is now no longer used simply to refer to matters of lega... http://www.a1articles.com/technical-and-legal-aspects-of-the-trademark-game-855230.html 10th April 2009 When Copying From the Internet Violates Copyright The concept of copyright is one that has given rise to as many of the big legal battles of the last decade as any other. With the advent of the Internet as a major tool in people's work, life and studying habits, the amount of intellectual property that i... http://www.a1articles.com/when-copying-from-the-internet-violates-copyright-852003.html 09th April 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.a1articles.com/a-real-life-case-of-second-life-divorce-834794.html 25th 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.a1articles.com/is-there-really-such-a-thing-as-amicable-divorce-826773.html 16th March 2009