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If Father is not on the birth certificate and he is the natural father then any baby born after December 2002 then Father has automatic PR. You have legal custody of your baby and don,t have to apply for the baby to legaly live with you. As for cafcass and less stress for youself as this process can go on and on and drain you. Say to them that you would allow for supervised contact at a centre.
It,s shit the way your ex has behaved and is behaving as he sounds a right proper knob. But courts and cafcass are only intrested in a father having a relationship with the child. He could be a full time murderer,drug taker,abuser and still they will let him have certain access to the child. From my own experience with cafcass just grin and bear what they say ( I know its hard) but in the long run slinging mud and him telling them she won,t let me see my kid is not going to do you any favors.
Don,t let your ex or his mum dictate anything to you. you only go through solicitors and cafcass in the intrests of your baby.
Prepare only fact in the court statements and don,t get drawn into his mud slinging shit.
Can I recommend 3 things to you firstly keep a record of all interactions with him or his mum.
Second, if you see pics or admissions of drink/ drug driving on face book take a screen shot so that you have evidence.
Thirdly call womens aid for some very experienced real life help and support.
I'm sorry that you don't feel the cafcass lot are listening properly they are probably dealing with a bigger case load than they should be. It might help if you compile a dispassionate report on your reasons for being concerned for your sons welfare with evidence wherever possible, have as many copies as possible and give to each officer you see.
I'm sorry your going through this, welcome to knobhead fuckers anon ( what were we thinking!)
It is getting ridiculous. My solicitor has advised me to get a residency application as a formality - but its upsetting to think I have to legally apply for my baby to live with me.
At least MySonIsMyWorld's ex can say he's contacted you. Not once in 17 months have I had any direct or in-direct contact with my ex. As far as I was aware, he was quite happy pretending me and baby didn't exist the entire time I was pregnant and 10 months after birth.
The hearing just stated that he would have to remove any photos from the internet and that we would BOTH have to attend SPIP programmes (ridiculous I think as I'm actually a lone parent and come from a seperated family so have no illusions on how to handle it).
Just finding it all really stressful, especially when people like CAFCASS aren't actually listening to what I'm saying or taking me seriously. No one seems to question my ex as to what he's been doing to prove he can be a responsible parent for the last 10 months or what he's done to prove he's trustworthy.
Just seems that it was absolutely fine for me to be pregnant and be a mum on my own, and when he wants to see ds as and when he pleases, that's fine too.
Now we are having to prepare statements for the second hearing, which is quite a while away. At least I know my ds is safe with me until then, but finding it all rather sad and disheartening that I moved away and left these people for a reason (that I didn't trust any of them, the drugs issues and I didn't want to raise my child that way) but now I'm having to compromise on everything, be a stressed out parent and consciously allow my ds to start a relationship with someone who is dangerous and untrustworthy.
My ex is on ds birth certificate and he has PR, i wish i hadn't put him on it now to be honest because ever since ds was 4weeks old ex has been in and out of our lives. Its 6 weeks on Thursday since ex went he has messaged me twice on facebook in that time and not once has he asked about ds, if he starts trying to see ds and gives a shit il arrange contact supervised at a contact centre. I just dont know if he is going to get a solicitor or not and if he does ibet he does it once legal aid is finsihed the basatrd.....
I am in a similar position - what was the outcome of each hearing? what directions were given?
mummyt2504 - courts are generally likely to grant a PR application, although if he is not making any effort to be involved in your ds' life it is somewhat less likely.
If he gets PR doesn't automatically mean contact will take place, but like PR there is a presumption that it should unless it is not safe to do so.
You say he `wants a say' - I would guess he doesn't know what the implications of PR are so it is likely about power, control and sending a message to you.
You say he wanted you to have a termination - but it is possible for fathers to come round, take responsibility and want to play a role in the life of the child they have played a part in creating. If he is sincere and willing to act responsibility it is the best outcome. If he is determined to play a part and you are determined that he isn't you may well find yourself in court for many years to come.
If you have concerns court is the place to address them but understand courts always try to look forward rather than back.
He isn't on the birth certificate, as I didn't want him to have PR and as far as I was aware, neither me or ds existed to him, so why would I?!
He is also applying for PR, as I know most solicitors like to do it all at the same time, but I'm just finding it so ridiculous, that someone as irresponsible and as reckless as him wants responsibility of a small baby!! after all this, he now wants a say in things I do with my child. I think him and his mum are doing it as a bit of a control thing as they really didn't like that I didn't listen to them to have a termination and after everything its about how "they feel" and "what we've done to them". He's even done weird things like get ds's name tattooed on him spelt wrong,
I just feel that, if anything, my ds is being used as something that my ex can get attention from. but its not just that he was to go around showing ds off to everyone, but that he's genuinely dangerous and I would never know what would be going on if he had him.
MySonIsMyWorld, look forward to your post as good to know people are in similar situs! x
If he isn't on the birth certificate he doesn't have PR.
If you refuse to put him on can apply to the court for PR and the birth certificate to be changed. If you try to prevent that by insisting that he isn't the father the court can order a DNA test to resolve the matter.
Typically a father doing this will also be applying for contact.
is his name on the birth cert ? because if it isnt i dont think he has any rights. he can go to court and ask for a dna test but still CANNOT get one without your consent as far as i know.
I'm so sorry your in such a horrible horrible situation. Your ex sounds like a knob. I dont really know what to advise as im in sort of a simalar situation so i will be following this post very closley x
Just curious if anybody has any advice on how to deal with CAFCASS workers, and the whole solictiors/legal route of contact issues?
Long story short; my ex ended our relationship when I was barely pregnant. Before this, he had been doing drugs, bringing ppl back to our home to take drugs (before and during pregnancy), lived off of my paycheque as he wouldn't get a job, drink/drug driving, etc. Had told him to sort out his behaviour, which resulted in him going on a drug binge for a week and then ending relationship, wanting to scrub me and the baby out. When we were together, I suffered emotional abuse from him, aswell as him, family and friends (his) pressurizing me into a termination.
After break-up, I was homeless and penniless, so moved back to parents (who were supporting me whatever). Had his mother on the phone in hysterics about where her son was and "termination" (knowing we werent together) and that actually it was his last chance with family as his behaviour had been just as erractic before (ending in hospital). During this, he continued his drug-taking, in our old property, other peoples homes and in his car, and tried to harass me at work (luckily, i wasn't there). His mother said that he was dead to her and that I was better off without him and without baby.
However, I decided to keep baby. He proceed to follow me to my 12wk scan, showing up hungover and unwashed, were I asked him to leave. He later bragged on FB that he waited to ambush me for an hour until staff asked him to leave. He then followed me into the town, sat opposite me in a cafe, not saying a word, with new gf in tow. This was our last contact to this day.
I did not have much contact with his mother as although she had calmed down, she was still rather unsettling, and as I had decided to keep baby, there wasn't much she could do. She then started more contact with her son, and announced that he was getting better and had bought a car seat (alarm bells ringing as his FB was covered in photos of him doing drugs and his previous drug driving).
I had a terrible labour with ds, wasnt ready for visitors at all, and with everything that had happened to me hitting me at once, she could not understand that I did not want to see her and wasn't ready. She said she wouldn't hound, but persisted ring, texting myself and mother. It wasn't until ex posted a pic of scan onto FB that we replied stating that I was not impressed, extremely hurt and upset. She replied that her son had done nothing wrong, and was upset himself and whitewashed all of his behaviour.
I then received a solicitors letter stating that wanted ds every Sat or Sun, for them to take him in car to their home for 4 hours and bring home. Ds wasn't even 8 weeks old, impossible as completely Breastfed and unbelievable considering their behaviour - disregarding me as a mother and ds' needs (apparently "contact should be at his pace due to his age", not really what an 8wk needs!) I said no, due to drugs, concerned about saftey/welfare issues with ex and his mother covering up for his lies, I was comfortable. This followed by mediation letter, where I again said no (I would also have to travel 1h30 to centre!) for same reasons - both said fine and would pass these on to ex/mother.
No legal side, but for months had constant harassment from his mother to myself and mum - phones, texts, messages saying there was emergencies. only when a HV advised did I call the police who told them to stop and if they wanted to do something it should be legally, not harassment.
Now i've had to attened a hearing for contact/responsibility. I spoke briefly to CAFCASS officer who knew only a small amount from ex's side. very colloquial, saying "so he's never clapped eyes on him", but did not want to hear my explanations as to why. When I mentioned drug abuse, he had no idea and seemed concerned how much it may cost my ex for drugtesting! At the hearing, a new CAFCASS officer again knew nothing (info hadn't been passed on from phone call). He again was very flippant, kept cutting me short, no compassion for the fact that I'd had this done to me and very upset by the whole thing. Again seemed annoyed by drug-testing and when contact-centre/supervision were mention, he quickly remarked that it needed progress to be in their house, maybe with my family supervising.
From 7wks pregnant, I've been a mum on my own and my ds is only 11mnths old. Nobody seems to be taken seriously that I have serious concerns about ex being involved with ds as I do not trust him. He has dated ppl/friends with ppl who have had children taken by Social Services, and friends that have young children and take drugs around them. I'm really concerned about the safety/welfare of my ds as his behaviour has not changed at all (easily witnessed on FB by himself) and that his mum covers up for him! Not once during the past 17 months, have I had any contact from HIM saying he wanted anything to do with the baby, and has not contributed a penny towards his upbringing. I do not want to start a relationship with someone who is dangerous and erratic and feel like I'm setting my ds up for a fall.
I don't know what to do as I already feel like I'm not being taken seriously, even though I have evidence of all of his behaviour? Any help welcome, seriously upset
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That is a really good start! Just keep it coming!
Thanks Rafa, it's going to take me a long time to get to the end of this project.
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Fabricated the chest armor today and primed it up
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after a few months, ive finally got my rear in gear and got some painting done
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It looks awesome! Keep up the great work!
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Thanks fella's,i should get some yellow on this stuff soon, a decal and then some matt lacquer .
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Killer paint job! I love that you used all the different base colors on the chest plates and center diamond. Just noticed that the lower dent on the abdominal plate is positioned Pre-Pro #1 (AoSW/C-IV exibits) style, but that's a minor detail. You will add those dark grey scratches to the collar and back plate?
Well done there Beans, you have done a top job with the PVC, was that 3mm sheet you were working with, cause that is what I have been using, I have just been slack and working on my knee's, but the killer I think is the back plate, how did you manage that cause it looks awesome!:thumbsup
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just for anyone else considering their own armor built, the total cost of all the green armor so far was a mere 19 euros, paints mostly,
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Today, Republican state Sen. Lee Bright stated in pushing a personhood amendment more than 99% of abortions are out of convenience – "exterminating kids like bugs".
This looney character is following the mold of John Boehner.
John Boehner (R-OH) joked that women decide to have abortions because they find their pregnancies inconvenient, during his address at the Values Voter Summit this morning. "Like I told you, I have 11 brothers and sisters, my mother had us one at a time," Boehner said. "I'm sure it wasn't convenient for her. But I'm glad they're all here."
Bright is about as far right as they come. Here, take a look.
Continuing a pattern of attempts to assert South Carolina's independence from the federal government, State Sen. Lee Bright, R-Roebuck, has introduced legislation that backs the creation of a new state currency that could protect the financial stability of the Palmetto State in the event of a breakdown of the Federal Reserve System.
So, again, this is why it's important to stop sucking up to these people and realize they are not your friends. They are out to destroy you.
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The sirdar, by whose side General Hunter rode, headed the procession, followed by his staff.
Only the sirdar knew—and gave Fenton leave of absence for a few days.
The sirdar wheeled his brigades to the left, into their original position, and marched them straightway towards Omdurman.
It was the 1897 campaign which put all these places into the sirdar's hands.
A sirdar bearer (personal attendant, or Indian valet) took charge of my two boxes which contained my wearing apparel.
The sirdar had but to ask, to receive all the material and men he wished for.
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Supreme Court Will Hear Case Of Baker Who Refused Gay Couple
United States Celebrates Two Years Of Marriage Equality
Turkish Police Enforce Ban On LGBT Pride March
Poll: More Than 10% Of American LGBT Adults Married To Same-Sex Spouse
Charlie Carver: Existing Is Resisting For Queer People
93-Year-Old Woman Carries 'I Adore My Lesbian Daughters' Sign To NYC LGBT Pride Parade
Fox News commentator and author Oliver
North has called on the Republican Party to oppose gay marriage like
abolitionists opposed slavery.
North, a former United States Marine
Corps lieutenant colonel, made his remarks at this week's
Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), an annual gathering
of conservatives.
"Some say that we must ignore social
issues, like the definition of marriage and the sanctity of life,
religious freedoms," North
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moral and spiritual issues and they should be a part of America's
"In the 1850s, a political party was
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of slavery in America. If we as conservatives cease to be a place
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By Philip A. Cola
The United States government allocates billions of dollars annually to training physician scientists and funding medical research. But what are the ethical and motivational considerations of the scientific knowledge transfer necessary to advance the clinical practice of medicine, known as translational medicine? Naturally, when we or a family member gets sick, we want the best-trained physician scientists and the most advanced treatments available. Indeed, there is a greater need for health care services and dissemination of scientific discovery than ever before. Unfortunately, the outcomes of these studies come at an unusually heavy societal cost.
Improved science and advanced technologies increase treatment demand—but results don't come quickly: It takes 17 years to translate 14 percent of research findings into clinical practice. Although partially due to government-mandated regulatory processes to protect human and animal subjects, the vast majority of studies end up on the cutting-room floor, unable to be replicated or not as novel as originally thought.
Even after medical advances are incorporated into patient care, many patients don't benefit because of high initial costs. This poses a moral challenge for academic medical centers: Medical advances move so slowly down the pipeline that those who might benefit most can't afford them. Although the current economic climate in AMCs elevates business interests to meet rising health care costs, this approach challenges physician scientists by emphasizing clinical revenue generation over patient care innovation. It is our ethical obligation to find ways to help physician scientists be more efficient and improve health care for society.
We must keep in mind that physician scientists are people too. Despite extensive training and highly technical skill sets, my research shows that they rely strongly on mentorship, collaboration, and support to consider themselves "successful." Stressors such as work–life balance, demands for increased productivity, and reduced funding can cause the physician scientists working in your academic medical center to feel that they lack organizational support. My research also shows that this feeling causes them to be more cynical, and to forget that their earlier definitions of success were based on genuine care and concern for others.
It's crucial that AMC leaders understand and acknowledge the importance of "relational capacity" for physician scientists: their personal relationships that reinforce caring and concern for others. This capacity is essential to reframing the translational medicine process so that the greatest good can be achieved for the greatest number of people. We must reframe success so that scientific and medical advances are based on actions—treating the greatest number of people with the most advanced technologies and treatments—and not on institutional motives—revenue for AMCs or profits for insurance and drug companies.
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Just like rape between strangers or acquaintances, marital rape—rape that occurs between spouses—is illegal in South Carolina, and punished as a felony. However, the reporting requirements are different, as explained below.
To learn more about assault laws in South Carolina, see South Carolina Sexual Battery Laws.
In South Carolina, marital rape (also known as "spousal sexual battery") occurs when one spouse (the defendant) sexually batters the other spouse (the victim) while using aggravated force or threat of such force. Aggravated physical force includes a weapon, physical force, or extreme physical violence.
In contrast to other states, South Carolina requires the victim must to report the offense within 30 days for the defendant spouse to be prosecuted for the crime. However, this requirement does not apply to spouses who are not living together at the time of the crime.
The punishment for rape may be the same for spouses who rape as for other offenders, but it may also be more difficult for the victim to prove that she didn't consent to her husband than it would be to prove non-consent with a stranger. (S.C. Code of Laws § 16-3-615.)
The penalty for spousal sexual battery includes up to ten years in prison. (S.C. Code of Laws § 16-3-615.)
If you are facing a sexual battery charge, consider consulting with an experienced criminal defense attorney who regularly practices in your area. Numerous defenses apply to charges of felony battery and a lawyer can evaluate the strength of the prosecution's case against you and help develop any defenses that might apply to your case.
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NASCAR CEO Tries to Keep Public Out of His Divorce
Brian France, CEO of NASCAR and one of the most powerful — and wealthiest — figures in sports, is asking a North Carolina court to seal the records of his divorce settlement to keep its details secret. The records of court proceedings are usually a matter of public record and can only be sealed in certain circumstances.
Ironically Brian France's efforts have attracted the attention of the media, and we do know some details about the legal wrangling between the NASCAR boss and the woman he has now married and divorced twice — Megan France. The case shows that it can be difficult to keep even personal matters like divorce private once you avail yourself of the courthouse.
The Long and Winding (and Expensive) Road
Brian France and Megan France last divorced in 2008, according to news reports, and the fallout has not been pretty. In 2010, Megan went to court and accused her ex of harassing her, hiring private investigators to follow her and violating their settlement agreement concerning the care of their twin children.
Brian France is back in court in North Carolina now to enforce that agreement, which he says she has also broken by violating its promise of confidentiality. No wonder: the agreement reportedly included a pay-off of $9 million, $32,000 a month in alimony for 10 years and $10,000 a month for child support.
Open by Default, Closed by Showing 'Harm'
"Family court proceedings are presumptively open to the public," notes divorce lawyer Angela M. Wilson-Goodman, with the Wilson-Goodman Law Group in Gilbert, Ariz. "However, to promote amicable settlement of the issues, to protect the best interests of a minor child or to protect the parties from physical or emotional harm, the court may exclude the public."
While celebrities often succeed in closing their divorces to the public, they — like everyone else — have to show that public disclosure of their information would harm them in some way, Wilson-Goodman explains. "The rule of thumb is that celebrity divorces are, in fact, open to the public until a court orders otherwise."
It just may be a little easier for celebrities to show harm. "Because public perception is so important to celebrities, and in fact could have a big impact, both positive and negative, there is a heightened need to keep their personal information private," says Wilson-Goodman.
Other than a nosy neighbor, no one else usually cares about the terms of a regular person's divorce, including what you own and owe, when you see your children and why the marriage didn't work out. Regular folks are thus not really at risk of having those personal things turned into Internet memes.
Long Shot in Carolina?
In Brian France's case, he's claiming his rights to privacy and to seek a legal remedy for the violation of the separation agreement would be harmed if his divorce was made a matter of public record. Those are legitimate claims, according to Wilson-Goodman.
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"He appears to be saying that since the settlement agreement had a confidentiality provision, having an unsealed file basically nullifies that provision," she says.
As for the chances of his success, he may not be in a prime location — Charlotte, N.C., where his ex-wife lives.
"Different jurisdictions place more weight on this privacy issue than others, which is why not all celebrity divorces are sealed," explains Wilson-Goodman. "In states where celebrities seem to be more prevalent — like California, New York and Florida — the courts are more open to the idea of sealing the record."
If Brian France wins — his case being heard by an appeals court at this point — the public won't be privy any longer to the private agreements and information contained in that settlement agreement, or to any of the future proceedings around the case.
"We can't all be the CEO of NASCAR and there are plenty out there who would love to read all the juicy details, but is his right to avoid public scrutiny of his private life outweighed by the public's right to know this information?" asks Wilson-Goodman. "No one is going to get hurt or humiliated or lose their livelihood if this information isn't disclosed."
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A [auth] top official at Sandia National Laboratories say managers have been tightening the labs' fiscal belt enough that they should be able to avoid job cuts despite current federal budget troubles.
The nuclear weapons lab is located at Kirtland Air Force Base and is a major employer in the Albuquerque area with more than 10,000 jobs.
President Paul Hommert says there's still uncertainty but that layoffs are unlikely.
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Fall Color Tricks And Tips
With autumn here already (where, exactly, did summer go?), we've been getting lots of requests for fall color tips. So, when you venture out this season to grab some brightly colored autumn imagery, keep this in mind:
1. Shoot during good light — we've been talking about his for the last couple weeks, so I'm not going to get too detailed. Suffice to say that the warm colors of sunrise / sunset really enhance the already "warm" colors of the leaves. Plus, you can't beat sunrise light on a frosty fall morning. For more on shooting in the right light, refer to this link.
2. Get a polarizer — A few months back, we discussed the use of a polarizer filter. This filter removes reflections from shiny surfaces (like leaves).
See, although they don't look it, leaves always seem to have a bit of a shine to them. This shine masks the color. When you slap on a polarizer, it eliminates a lot of this reflection and allows the true color of the leaves to dazzle your CMOS sensor (not to mention it produces ridiculously blue skies). That's how the pros do it 😉 For more on polarizers, click here.
3. Keep an eye on the color — This is really the biggest factor. Keep an eye on how the color is coming along in your area—you want to shoot during peak color and that generally only lasts for a few days. Try to keep a flexible schedule when you know it's getting close so you'll have time to go out and grab some of that great color for yourself.
4. Include interesting subjects – A lot of folks just shoot colorful trees this time of year. I like to try and find an interesting subject and include it in the photograph. You know, a waterfall, barn, deer, the ranger from the park telling you not to drive your truck through that protected field—whatever. Try using the fall color to enhance what's already an interesting composition.
5. Single out color – If a colorful tree (or group of trees) is your main subject, try to single it out in the composition. Try to crop and compose in such a way that it's obvious to your viewer what the subject is. I see far too many fall photos of trees off in the distance. The better you can see the leaves, the better the picture. Heck, even a photo of a single leaf can be impressive if done right.
6. Keep a camera in the car — This time of year, a great photo can be found anywhere. I keep a camera in the car with me so I can stop and take a quick shot when I see the opportunity. Sure, it backs up traffic a few miles on the highway at times, but aren't good photos worth it?
Whew, I think that's it. Just remember, your window of opportunity is limited this time of year—if you see a cool scene shoot first and ask questions later And of course, have fun!
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Top 11 Terms for Texas Leases and Rental Agreements
Texas, like all states, has very specific rules that landlords need to know follow when renting out residential property, such as when and how you must return deposits (in Texas, you have 30 days after then tenancy ends, and you must itemize any deductions). Your lease or rental agreement is the key document that spells out these rules and landlord and tenant rights and responsibilities.
Here are some of the most important items to cover in your Texas lease or rental agreement.
Terms to Include
1. Names of All Tenants
Every adult who lives in the rental unit, including both members of a married or unmarried couple, should be named as tenants and sign the lease or rental agreement. This makes each tenant legally responsible for all terms, including the full amount of the rent and the proper use of the property. This means that you can legally seek the entire rent from any one of the tenants should the others skip out or be unable to pay; and if one tenant violates an important term of the tenancy, you can terminate the tenancy for all tenants on that lease or rental agreement.
2. Limits on Occupancy
Your agreement should clearly specify that the rental unit is the residence of only the tenants who have signed the lease and their minor children. This guarantees your right to determine who lives in your property -- ideally, people whom you have screened and approved -- and to limit the number of occupants. The value of this clause is that it gives you grounds to evict a tenant who moves in a friend or relative, or sublets the unit, without your permission.
3. Term of the Tenancy
Every Texas rental document should state whether it is a rental agreement or a fixed-term lease. Here's the difference:
- Rental agreements usually run from month-to-month and self-renew unless terminated by the landlord or tenant. By law in Texas, all notice periods are one month unless the landlord and tenant agree to something else in writing.
- Leases, on the other hand, set a specific beginning and expiration date. A lease obligates both landlord and tenant to a specific term, typically a year—although Texas law allows certain exceptions. For example, a tenant who is the victim of a sexual assault may move without responsibility for future rent—after providing he landlord with the proper documentation.
4. Rent and Late Fees
Your lease or rental agreement should provide specific details on the rent, including:
- the amount of rent
- when it is due (typically, the first of the month), and whether there's any grace period
- how rent is to be paid, such as by mail or delivered to your office
- acceptable payment methods (such as personal check only), and
- late fees (by law in Texas, you may impose a late fee if the rent remains unpaid the second day after the date it was due, and you may choose an initial fee and a subsequent daily fee).
5. Security Deposit
To avoid confusion and legal hassles over deposits, your Texas lease or rental agreement should be clear on all the details, including:
- The dollar amount and use of the security deposit. Texas does not set a limit, but most landlords find it impractical to charge more than one or two months' rent.
- When and how you will return the deposit. By law in Texas, you must return the deposit within 30 days of the end of the tenancy, as long as the tenant has given you a forwarding address, and you must itemize any deductions.
- Other security deposit details, such as whether you will pay interest (not required by law).
6. Repairs and Maintenance
To avoid rent-withholding hassles and disputes over use of the deposit, it's a good idea to clearly set out responsibilities for repairs and maintenance in your lease or rental agreement, including:
- the tenant's responsibility to keep the rental premises clean and sanitary and to pay for any damage caused by his or her abuse or neglect
- a requirement that the tenant alert you to defective or dangerous conditions in the rental property
- restrictions on tenant repairs and alterations, such as installing a built-in closet organizing system, and
- tenant rights when a landlord has failed (despite being given proper notice) to repair a problem or defect that affects the tenant's physical health or safety (by law, all rental agreements and leases in Texas must include this information).
7. Entry to Rental Property
To avoid tenant claims of violation of privacy rights, your lease or rental agreement should clarify your legal right of access to the property -- for example, to make repairs -- and state how much advance notice you will provide the tenant before entering. The state of Texas does not require landlords to give tenants a specified amount of notice before entering, but it's a good idea to provide a reasonable amount of advance notice, such as 24 hours.
8. Restrictions on Tenant Illegal Activity
An explicit lease or rental agreement clause prohibiting disruptive behavior, such as excessive noise, and illegal activity, such as drug dealing, will help you avoid trouble among your tenants, prevent property damage, and limit your exposure to lawsuits from residents and neighbors.
9. Pets
If you do not allow pets, be sure your lease or rental agreement is clear on the subject. If you do allow pets, you should identify any special restrictions, such as a limit on the size or number of pets.
10. Disclosures
Federal law require landlords to make certain lead-based paint disclosures before tenants move in. Texas also requires that you give tenants the name and address of the property owner or manager.
11. Other Restrictions
Be sure your lease or rental agreement complies with all relevant state and local Texas laws including health and safety codes, occupancy rules, and antidiscrimination laws. Any other legal restrictions, such as limits on the type of business a tenant may run from home, should also be spelled out in the lease or rental agreement. Be sure to include important rules and regulations covering things unique to your property, like parking and use of common areas.
Where to Find Texas Lease and Rental Forms
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Hi!! Its me again,Jebidiah!!! How r u? Good or bad? I hope ur good!!!
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Woof! Woof! Even though Gussy died a few months ago I am still loving life!! Don't worry, be happy! Did i say i loved life? Good!!! :-) I Love u 4eva n eva!! Bye 4 now not 4eva!!
Today and yesterday I was a bit upset because my mum had to go to her friend's place because it was her birthday.I wish I could have gone - Me + cake = bie bie cake! I also got extra upset when I found out gussy my brother was missing! But in the end gussy came back.Yay!
Hello my name is Jebidiah.I'm The youngest out of all of my brothers: Gussy, Shmoo-Boo and Corky.I also think i'm the cutes.My hobbies include play with Gussy - Because he's to old to do any thing about it.Playing with Corky and Shmoo (They don't seem to like it infact they play alot harder by using there teeth and claws) Any way back to the hobbies i like to eat.And sleep.And eat.And play.And sleep.I also like to try to swim till' i've just about half drowned so Divina has to come and save me from drowning comletely.I also like to chase chickens and sleep........
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Pussy Riot band member Nadezhda Tolokonnikova has been missing for 2 weeks, Revolution News got the word from Russia today.
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(11-03-13) Family of Pussy Riot band member, Nadezhda Tolokonnikova, have reported that she is missing. She was to be transferred to a different Russian penal colony on October 21, 2013. Prison guards put her on a train for transfer and poof she disappeared.
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Hi!Its been a while...Winter has been so long.Its already Febuary 17th.My sister Olivia is growing up SO FAST!She'll be 11 this year!She says she is excited that she's almost a teen.In my POV,Being a teenager probably isn't that special..You just grow and grow!Well its been so warm lately,and that means I get WAY more time outside to play,walks,and who can forget the TREATS??!!I love summer.Spring is nice.You get to go so many darn places!I think I have to go to bed now.Olivia was the only one out here in the living room with me and she says she's tired....But she promised me that she'll wake up early so we can hang out with mom and watch her play her Wii excersize Zumba game...she said she'll give me a treat!Yay!:D
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· No SCM Checkout/Check-in or Build process/procedure exists that addresses private files.
· The private files come in handy.
· For prototyping and testing, people can easily (and without anyone else knowing) create a private file or copy an existing of a source file within the workspace.
· Sometimes people forget to clean up the private files.
(Poor) solution
· Allow people to create private files and keep them in their private workspace as long as they want without any governance process of managing them.
· When it's time to submit the changes to the project integration stream (aka, active development line), only the checked out files are checked in and submitted, therefore missing the potentially needed private files. The needed private files cause the project integration stream build to break. The corrective action may be difficult to identify, as the changes work in the programmer's private workspace.
Better solution
· Establish a step in the SCM checkout/check-in or build process/procedure to remove or cleanup the private files prior to file builds and unit tests with a private workspace. Educate programmers on these processes.
· Establish a consequence (e.g., reprimand from product manager) for the programmers who do not cleanup appropriately and cause build and regression problems.


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Hi everyone, I want to compliment the site and the designers that are bringing the products to us on themeforest.
I do small amateur websites for people and usually do a bit of the html and content by using templates from subscription sites.
Unfortunately I have to use templates because I am challenged by the fact I am colour blind and can never achieve what my mind wants to achieve. lol
I have only just discovered themeforest through a skybluecanvas cms banner. You've never come to light in all my google searches for templates.
I normally pay per year getting exceptional value for unlimited downloads on sites I wont mention here but the quality is nowehere near as good as these templates.
So my compliments go to the designers making it possible for the challenged to produce such nice websites.
I like the fact so many of them are tableless and accessible and the use of some special effects included is awsome.
keep up the good work and many thanks, I'll be buying them from here instead now.
I agree. The templates here are great and the prices are fantastic!
we (authors) and they (envato) do our best
I'm also colorblind!
@netrover I'm also colorblind!
Hi Matey, nice to meet someone who knows how frustrating it is.
Already got my first template yesterday and it's not just the template thats brill it's the detail of the instructions too.
Have a good weekend
thank you, netrover.
I Agree. I also have a subscription to another site, but as yet have failed to find a single file that is suitable. The templates on here are head and shoulders above the rest.
Plus its so good to find a site with such a good community feel, and people willing to help and assist without the usual bitching and flame wars you get so often these days.
I shall continue to purchase from here.
I also agree. This website, and network of websites in general, is absolutely spectacular. The quality of the themes is outstanding, and is partly because of the strict but understandable requirements. My themes have been rejected several times now, but with each one, I get noticeably better and hope the one I'm working on will make it and join the greatness of all the others.


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Google has marked polling day for the European Union elections, by posting a Doodle on its homepage.
The image shows Google's usual multi-coloured font replaced with the gold and blue of the EU flag, with a ballot paper floating into a box which takes the place of the 'g'.
In the UK, Eurosceptic party Ukip has largely sparked the most media attention in the run-up to the election - following a string of gaffes by its party members.
The final YouGov/Sun opinion poll on Wednesday evening showed that Ukip had 27 per cent of voter support, followed by Labour on 26 per cent with the Tories third on 22 per cent. The Greens were fourth on 10 per cent with the Lib Dems in a potentially humiliating fifth place on 9 per cent.
Thursday's poll will be the eighth election to be held in the EU. Millions of citizens across the bloc's 28 members states will be eligible to vote, although turnout has decreased year-on-year since its inception in 1979.
The EU was established after World War Two, with the aim of ending the conflicts that had plagued the continent since the beginning of the twentieth century.
In 1950, founding states Belgium, France, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and what was then known as West Germany, formed the European Coal and Steel Community.
By 1957, the Treaty of Rome saw the group become the European Economic Community (EEC) or the Common Market, with the aim of economically integrating the nations.
The bloc saw its first enlargement in 1973, when the UK, Denmark, and Ireland raise the number of members states to nine.
1993 saw the creation Single Market, and the ratification of the Maastrich Treaty. The document is much maligned by many Eurosceptics, because it allows the free movement of goods, services, people and money across the EU community.
These freedoms were bolstered by the Schengen agreement - allowing free movement on the continent and within the UK, eradicating the need for passports to be check at borders.
Greater unification came in the 21st century. In 2002, the Euro became the currency used in 18 member states, including France, Germany, and Belgium. The country to adopt the currency most recently was Latvia this year.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 — Another school in the Klang Valley has been exposed for installing close-circuit cameras (CCTV) in students' toilets, following the furore over such surveillance at SMK Seri Sentosa on Jalan Kuchai Lama.
According to a report by The Star today, SMK USJ 12 in Subang Jaya had cameras installed in the boys' toilets a few years ago ostensibly to catch students smoking in there.
A member of the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) at the school told newspaper that live footage taken from the toilets' sink area was viewable at a senior school official's office.
"Not many parents are actually aware that the cameras are inside the toilets since the students never complain about it.
"[The students] may think that it is not an issue to have the cameras in there," said the committee member who demanded the removal of the cameras before next week's PTA meeting.
School principal Siti Salmiah, however, told the daily that the cameras were installed outside the toilets.
The PTA member said having the cameras in the toilets, no matter where it was pointed, is too close for comfort.
The Sun daily had previously reported that the Bar Council said parents of SMK Seri Sentosa students can file police reports against the school for outraging the modesty of their children by allowing video footage of them in both male and female toilets to be recorded.
Last Wednesday, the Education Ministry ordered the immediate removal of the surveillance cameras.


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Vodafone says its technology is powering India's first connected cars after signing a deal with Mahindra Reva, a subsidiary of Indian conglomerate Mahindra Group, to supply M2M technology for the manufacturer's e2o range of vehicles.
The operator says the partnership will allow e2o drivers to access a range of in-vehicle services using smartphone apps or dedicated web pages.
These include checking on battery power, remotely controlling temperature settings and finding details of local charging stations.
Vodafone (Newbury, UK) claims that its M2M platform ensures there is secure connectivity between the vehicle and the central application.
"The high performance telematics solution developed by Mahindra Reva [Bangalore, India] for the e2o offers one of the richest set of telematics enabled features offered on any car in the world today," said Chetan Maini, the founder and chief of technology and strategy for Mahindra Reva. "We are sure that our association with Vodafone will provide an even greater value proposition to our customers and enable new innovations in this exciting space in the future."
Claiming to manage 9.7 M2M connections and employ more than 250 M2M specialists around the world, Vodafone sees the connected-cars opportunity as one of the most important vertical markets for M2M services.
But the operator faces strong competition in this area from other multinational operators, including Deutsche Telekom, which has formed a number of important partnerships over the first part of 2013, including deals with carmakers Audi (Ingolstadt, Germany), BMW (Munich, Germany) and Daimler (Stuttgart, Germany).
Vodafone also has a relationship with BMW in Germany that dates back to early 2012, and recently teamed up with professional services provider Towers Watson on the development of usage-based motor insurance services.
Nevertheless, the deal in India could be a lucrative one given the size of the population and the ongoing rise in living standards, which is making car ownership a possibility for a growing number of people.


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Kim Bly art now at Burien Center
Burien Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services is pleased to present an exhibition by artist Kim Bly at the Burien Community Center. The exhibition will be on display through the beginning of February 2014.
Kim Bly was born and raised in Washington State. She studied at the University of Washington, independent studies at the Art Institute of Chicago, and received a Bachelor's Degree from Central Washington University, majoring in both photography and painting. Following graduation from Central Washington University, Kim established herself in Seattle where she actively participated in the independent art culture. Relocating to San Diego in 2002, utilizing her photographic arts background, Kim started her own business as a professional wedding, portrait and event photographer.
The transition from Seattle to San Diego brought much creative and professional growth to Kim and is most evident when viewing her entire body of work. Kim's paintings are expressive, bold and most often very layered, conveying a sense of growth within each painting. Much of the lines and shapes within her paintings flow together and grow out of one another, simultaneously showing unity and evolution which bring to mind cause and effect relationships. Kim is passionate about nature and believes that all of life is connected no matter how big or insignificant things may seem.
With her husband, three year old daughter and golden labrador, Kim has recently relocated to Burien and is excited to continue to pursue her art and raise her family in the Northwest. She is looking forward to being based out of Seattle and continuing her professional photography and fine art along the west coast.
The Burien Community Center is open Monday-Thursday 8:30AM-8:00PM and Fridays 8:30AM-5:00PM.
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It appears that money can't buy happiness or championships when it comes to the NBA (unless that money's being used to pay LeBron James), as Jason Kidd, the triple-double maestro, pending head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, and possibly not the best decision-maker of all time, cut ties with the Brooklyn Nets after a single season with the team as a head coach. Kidd made the leap from playing at the highest level to coaching at the highest level with exactly zero stops between the two, and the questions he faced about his readiness and coaching acumen remain about as relevant as they were this time last year, which goes a long way toward explaining why this story gets so odd so quickly. Because, apparently, Jason Kidd left the Nets over a denied request for even more authority.
Whether or not Kidd really was really unhappy with Deron Williams — which, if you've seen Deron Williams play since leaving Utah, is understandable — the narrative of D-Will: Coach Killer doesn't really apply here, since Kidd was looking for a gig akin to what Doc Rivers and Stan Van Gundy have going on in Los Angeles and Detroit, respectively. The details in that link, which is a Zach Lowe piece that is very much worth reading, remain relatively cloudy as far as timelines are concerned. Since Kidd might have been amicable for simply having Billy King, the current GM of the Nets, deposed rather than taking the job himself, and the veterans on the team liked him, there would be ample reason to stay. Especially when the alternative is Milwaukee.
The rabbit hole goes deeper still as The Bucks, who will send Brooklyn a pair of second round draft picks in 2015 and 2019 as compensation, are reportedly offering Kidd a strictly coaching gig, with no input into front office affairs. So, to recap: Kidd leaves Brooklyn after being rebuffed over a pitch for more front office control to go to Milwaukee where he'll have the same amount of say as he did at his old job, but on a worse team in a smaller market. Makes perfect sense, if by "perfect sense" you mean "no sense at all."


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This is what I did during class today:
How to do that? Lightly draw something real big on a piece of graph paper, shade in the squares to approximate the lines, then use "pen" (2nd>draw) to create your dots.
I also wrote a program that does this:
Is anyone else this bored?