Book Description
Do you know your legal rights and responsibilities if you’re buying or selling a home, applying for a job, or getting a divorce? Are you baffled by the legalese used in contracts, insurance policies, warranties, and other documents? If you want to protect both yourself and your family from the many legal problems that have become commonplace in today’s society, you don’t need a law degree—all you need is a basic understanding of the law.

Whether you’re a consumer, employee, or small business owner, Law For Dummies will help you discover your legal rights, responsibilities, and obligations in a wide range of areas. Best of all, this friendly guide will also improve your understanding of how to use laws without resorting to attorneys! You can use this book to answer specific questions about the law as it relates to particular areas of your life or you can use it as a guide to low-cost or no-cost sources of legal advice, including government agencies and nonprofit organizati ons.

Law For Dummies is packed with the tools and resources you need to make informed legal decisions. You’ll become familiar with a variety of laws that can affect you personally—from retirement, health care, and housing laws to personal finance, employment, divorce, and privacy laws. You’ll also discover how to: Make sense of the U.S. legal system Resolve legal problems as quickly as possible with a minimum amount of money and stress Correct errors on your credit report Prepare wills and other legal documents Avoid legal hassles when running a business Protect your rights at work Collect child support If you’re like many Americans today, you probably feel overwhelmed by the rules, regulations, and red tape that seem to govern and complicate every aspect f your daily life. With Law For Dummies you can boost your legal know-how and solve a number of everyday legal problems that may come your way.


From the Back Cover
Find out how to solve everyday legal problems Avoiding legal pitfalls, explained — in plain English! Packed with the tools and resources you need to make informed desisions Do you know your legal rights and responsibilities if you're buying or selling a home, applying for a job, or getting a divorce? Are you baffled by the legalese used in warranties, contracts, insurance policies, and other documents? Protect yourself by using this friendly guide to boost your legal know-how and avoid common mistakes! Discover how to: Prepare wills and other legal documents Correct errors on your credit report Protect your rights at work Collect child support Avoid legal hassles when running your own business The Dummies Way™ Explanations in plain English "Get in, get out" information Icons and other navigational aids Tear-out cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun Get smart! www.dummies.com Register to win cool prizes Browse exclusive articles and excerpts Get a free Dummies Daily™ e-mail newsletter Chat with authors and preview other books Talk to us, ask questions, get answers


About the Author
John Ventura is a board certified bankruptcy attorney who counsels consumers and small business owners. He's been featured in many publications, including Money, Newsweek, Kiplinger's, and The Wall Street Journal.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Have you ever been denied a loan because of an error on your credit report? Do you understand your legal rights and responsibilities if you are getting a divorce, applying for a job, buying or selling a home, or filing for bankruptcy? Are you baffled by the jargon used in warranties, contracts, insurance policies, and other legal documents? Well, don't let the law confuse and intimidate you any longer!