Forms

Please note that these are only sample forms. As always, you should consult an attorney before adopting any of these letters or forms.

ABUSE

• Cease and Desist Letter Sent by Spouse

ACCIDENTS

• Accident Claim Notice
• General Waiver and Release

ADOPTION

• Petition to Adopt
• Adoption Agreement with Agency
• Agreement of Open Adoption

ALIMONY

• Pertinent Alimony Clauses to Consider Including in a Separation Agreement
• Alimony Questionnaire (To Help Determine Support)

APPEALS

• Retainer Agreement with Attorney for Appeal

APPRAISALS

• Appraisal Contract
• Letter of Agreement with Appraiser

ARBITRATION

• American Arbitration Association Commercial Arbitration Rules Demand for Arbitration
• Award of Arbitrator
• American Arbitration Association Regional Offices

ATTORNEYS

• Hourly Retainer Agreement with Attorney
• Contingency Fee Arrangement with Attorney
• Monthly Billing Statement from Attorney
• Attorney Opinion Letter

AUTOMOBILES

• Sample Letter to Used-Car Dealer
• Sample Demand Letter to Department of Consumer Affairs
• Bill of Sale for an Automobile

BAILMENTS

• Property Storage Contract
• Animal Boarding Contract

BANKRUPTCY

• Proof of Claim for Wages, Salary, or Commission

CHILD ABDUCTION

• Sample Retainer Agreement with Private Investigator Service

CHILD CUSTODY

• Pertinent Custody and Visitation Clauses To Consider Including in a Separation Agreement

CHILD SUPPORT

• Pertinent Child Support Clauses to Consider Including in a Separation Agreement
• Acknowledgment of Paternity
• Acknowledgment of Parenthood

CIVIL RIGHTS

• Request Letter Under the Freedom of Information Act
• Letter of Appeal Under the Freedom of Information Act

COMMERCIAL TRANSACTIONS

• Negotiable Promissory Note
• Stop Payment Request
• Notice of Bad Check
• Notice of Lost Credit Card
• Sample Loan Agreement
• Notice of Default

CONSUMER TRANSACTIONS

• Sample Letter Regarding Mail-Order Fraud
• Where to Complain
• State Consumer Protection Offices
• Receipt Form
• Notice of Disputed Account
• Notice of Defective Merchandise
• Notice Authorizing the Return of Goods
• Notice to Cancel Delayed Goods
• Notice of Cancellation of Agreement

CONTRACTS

• Sample Contract by Letter with Employer
• Simple Suggested Contract
• Extension, Modification, Termination, or Assignment of Simple Contract
• Personal Guaranty

CREDIT

• Letter to a Credit-Reporting Agency
• Letter Requesting Information Concerning an Investigative Report
• Letter Disputing Information in Your Credit File
• Letter Requesting Verification of Debt
• Letter Protesting Credit Harassment
• Consumer Demand Letter

DIVORCE

• Comprehensive Living Expenses to Calculate Support and Financial Need
• Checklist to Discuss with Divorce Attorney
• Checklist to Discuss with Divorce Attorney
• Separation for a Couple No Children
• Property Settlement Worksheet

DOMESTIC HELP

• Contract for Child Care
• Contract for Housekeeping Services

Please note that these are only sample forms. As always, you should consult an attorney before adopting any of these letters or forms.

EMPLOYMENT

• Complaint Letter to Human Rights Commission
• Complaint Letter to Job-Search Firm
• Letter to Department of Consumer Affairs
• Sales Representative Agreement
• Letter Demanding a Smoke-Free Work
• Follow-Up Letter Requesting Smoke-Free
• Letter Protesting Sexual Harassment
• Letter Demanding True Reason for Discharge
• Letter Documenting Severance Arrangement
• Letter Protesting Unfavorable Job Reference
• Checklist of Legal and Illegal Hiring Questions
• Employment Agreement for Executives
• Confidentiality and Noncompetition Agreement
• Lie Detector Test Disclaimer and Release
• Demand Letter Alleging Discrimination
• Letter of Resignation Requesting Benefits
• Letter on Behalf of Terminated Employee
• Demand Letter for ERISA Retirement Benefits
• Demand Letter for COBRA Medical Benefits
• Demand Letter for Earned Commissions
• Demand Letter for Earned Bonus
• Demand Letter for Accrued Vacation Pay
• Demand Letter for Accrued Overtime Pay
• Demand Letter to Review Contents
• Letter of Recommendation
• Things to Consider If Your Job Is in Jeopardy
• How to Maximize Pay and Benefits

IMMIGRATION LAW

• List of Acceptable Documents for Conformance with Immigration Act

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS

• Rules to Determine Employee vs. Independent Contractor Status
• Independent Contractor Agreement
• Sample Letter of Protest to Contractor
• Sample Complaint Letter
• Home Maintenance or Extensive Repairs

INVENTIONS AND PATENTS

• Sample Acknowledgment of Receipt of Idea
• Work for Hire/ Invention Agreement

LITIGATION

• Example of Lawyer’s Business Litigation Retainer Agreement
• Verified Complaint
• Verified Answer
• Stipulation
• Defendant’s First Set of Interrogatories
• Stipulation Discontinuing Action w/ Prejudice
• Affidavit for Judgment by Confession
• Judgment Pursuant to Affidavit
• Settlement Agreement and Mutual General Release (in a business dispute)
• Settlement Agreement and Mutual General Release (in a discrimination dispute)

LIVING TOGETHER

• Property and Support Agreement
• Termination of Living Together Arrangement
• Living Together Agreement
• Living Together Agreement
• Living Together Agreement

MEDIATION

• List of Mediation and Dispute Resolution Organizations

PARTNERSHIPS

• Sample Partnership Agreement

PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENTS

• Sample Prenuptial Agreement

PROPERTY

• Contract for Purchase of Personal Property
• Bill of Sale for Personal Property

REAL ESTATE

• Letter of Protest Concerning Broker
• Broker-Seller Agreement
• Seller–Real Estate Broker Agreement
• Contract for Purchase of Residence
• Option or Extension of Option to Purchase
• Residential Lease Agreement
• Sublease Agreement

RIGHT-TO-DIE LAWS

• Sample Living Will/Health Proxy
• Power of Attorney Form
• Revocation of Power of Attorney

SMALL-CLAIMS COURTS

• Sample Letter of Complaint

TRUSTS

• Sample Irrevocable Trust Agreement

WILLS

• Last Will and Testament
• Last Will and Testament Checklist
• Sample Gift Made Prior to Will Bequest