Using Affirmative Defenses in Idaho Family Law Cases under IRFLP 209: Definitions and Examples
Affirmative defenses are legal arguments presented by the defendant in a case. They assert that, even if the plaintiff's claims are true, the defendant should not be held liable for various reasons. These defenses require the defendant to present evidence supporting their claims. In family law cases in Idaho, affirmative defenses can be used to counter claims related to divorce, child custody, support, and other family matters. Defense by Nick Youngson CC BY-SA 3.0 Alpha Stock Images How and When are Affirmative Defenses Used?: - Pleading…
Who Gets What When Someone Passes Without a Will in Idaho
In Idaho, intestacy laws determine how a person's estate is distributed when they pass away without a valid will. The distribution of assets depends on various factors, such as the deceased person's marital status, whether they have children, and whether their parents or other close relatives are alive. Here is a general overview of how the inheritance would be distributed under Idaho intestacy laws (decedent means the person that passed away): 1. Surviving Spouse: - If the decedent has no surviving children, parents, or siblings, th…
Data Meets Employee: Just-In-Time Scheduling
Data can be really useful for making the most of a company’s time and resources. It can lead to safer work flows, better regulation compliance, understanding improvement, minimizing risk, and measuring actual progress toward goals. With labor often an employer’s highest expense, data addressing employee habits and peak labor needs can help sew a strong thread of efficiency in day to day operations. With all the benefits that can come from modern data collection, data can also be viewed as over-intrusive, pressurizing, complicating, and lackin…
Tenant Protections During an Eviction in Idaho
Image by James Thompson on Flickr CC BY 2.0. In Idaho, eviction proceedings are called “unlawful detainer actions.” Idaho tenants are generally unable to withhold rent for any reason. If a tenant does fall behind on rent payments or violates other lease provisions, there are certain protections afforded under the law. Here are several things to keep in mind: 1. Expedited proceedings are only available for claims of non-payment of rent, drug activity, or tenancy at sufferance. I.C. 6-310 allows for a court date and decision within 12 days of fi…
Stalking Protections in Idaho
Being on the receiving end of unwanted intimidation, surveillance, or communication can affect every moment of the victim’s life. But how does the everyday understanding of stalking differ from federal and state legal definitions? How is stalking combated in rural communities? What protections exist for stalking victims? Federal Stalking Definition Given the federal government’s constitutional authority, 8 U.S.C. § 2261A focuses on interstate acts that have “the intent to kill, injure, harass, intimidate, or place under surveillance with in…
