For example on television reality shows they make people sign contracts on masse. If you make changes on it (for example crossing out certain stipulations) will it matter?
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A contract is an agreement. If the agreement changes after its typed and BOTH parties agree, then its binding. Any changes needs to be initialed or signed AT THE POINT OF THE CHANGE. \nUsing your example, both parties agree that a provision typed in a contract needs to be eliminated. Draw a single line through the statement and ALL parties that sign the contract initial and date, ON ALL COPIES OF THE CONTRACT. All copies should have "wet" signatures or initials. A wet signature is one that is obvious it was done with a pen, not a copy. If you have a copy that has a change and the other party also has a copy that does not have a change, it would not take too much to convince a judge that you changed the contract and attempted to forge the other parties signature. You need to show there was, at one time, an agreement between all parties of the change. \n\nWithout something very close to what is described above, you may have a problem.
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They are designed to make it complicated... lol... no seriously they break the act down and make it more specific, less likely to be misinterpreted. It makes it more specific to the industry also. I guess the over all goal is to make things better, more standardised... "universal"
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Only if you get your parent or guardian to co-sign for you. Contracts with minors are unenforceable, even if you've already graduated from high school.
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No, you cannot by law be forced to sign anything you don't want to.  However, it is in your best interest to read carefully and sign what is not harmful to you.  No need to add to the problems involved in being terminated.  You would be very well within your rights to say, "I will need to take this to my lawyer and get his advice before I sign."
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Yea.. I'm pretty sure.. but have the contracts been signed? if so what does it say in the contracts.. you need to review that first.
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It would be absurd for anyone to offer a definitive answer for your situation without looking at the language written into your contract.\n\nTechnically, you offer a service, and the contract is for payment for services rendered.  The contract also states that services rendered would be provided under certain conditions and allowances.  (I assume this much from what you've indicated)  \n\nHowever, there is specific language which needs to be used in the contract- language which makes your agreement "legal" and language which covers any possible loopholes which may exist.\n\nAt the minimum, both parties need to be identified and referred to in the same manner throughout the entire document.  Dates and dollar amounts specified, and in some cases written out completely (no numbers, as numbers can get "misread" 1's and 7's sometimes look similar, dependant on handwriting or typeset)  All stipulations must be clearly indicated, and any signatures must be dated, and prefaced with something indicating all parts of the document were read, understood, and accepted as a contract for services rendered.\n\nIt's probably not worth the trouble to pursue this matter.  Have you truly lost a ton of money, or are you trying to get back at the parent?\n\nConsider the children.  If you think them as angels, do you want to put them through a possible court proceeding?
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You just do so.  You dont physically have to change anything but your signature, How old are you?  If you dont own a house and have a career you can change it whenever you want... I practiced with mine and its pretty now... =-)
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Unless there is something about any of the contracts that makes them void on their face, you are responsible to pay any amounts stipulated in any contracts. If the second agreement was signed in writing, specifically stating that he agreed to lower the cost, you and he are bound to the second agreement. I would speak to a lawyer.
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Nope, cause then that might lead to the change of something that you didnt want to change.  For every cause there is an effect.
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if it is a significant amount of money, you need a lawyer. my guess would be that failing to initial one spot would be viewed as an oversite and not a reason to void the contract.
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Nothing anybody can do if it's her name/signature on the contract.  Hopefully she's learned her lesson & won't make that mistake twice.\nAs for making the guy pay, several things come to mind, but none of them are legal, and some of them aren't pretty.  So if you have some serious nerve & little to no fear of consequences, do what you gotta do  ;-)
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Talk to the Lawyer's Bar in your state/province and see if there are any repercussions about signing a contract and not fulfilling the obligations.  If you have proof that he has filed nothing on your behalf, show this to them.  Does your contract not state that he does SOMETHING for you?  If he hasn't, i would think he is the one who has breached your contract first, giving you just reason for termination of his services...
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Absolutely.  You just have to ammend them.  I had to do the same thing.  Since you already paid someone, you should just be able to inform him of the changes and he shouldn't charge you to re-do them.  At the very least, he should point you into the direction of ammending them yourself and let you know what forms to fill out.  Hope this helps!!
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It does not necessarily do so, but most collective bargaining agreements DO void at-will actions. The agreement would have to do so specifically, however.
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It depends on their contract. Most get paid per year but some have longer contracts. So really its all about the contract.
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I don't think it matters. The main thing is that the company has a good reputation. I've  always felt that if an agent does a good job his reputation will follow him wherever he goes. People who like him/her will follow them.  I have a friend that left a well known company and started his own company and did better the first year.
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All of it. It is all under review, and due for a complete overhaul upgrade. Some aspects will be kept similar or the same, but the majority of the rules are expected to change toward more complicated, difficult to understand terms and conditions, allowing more loopholes, even though the authorities claim the purpose is to simplify and make it so anyone can understand. This is a commonplace political tactic used globally, particularly in Western countries, to impede the public understanding and increase control and ability to manipulate the masses for unjust purposes. There is very little you can do about this, now that you know. Sorry.