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Well, it depends on what you mean by homestead law. There were laws from 1862 until 1935 that allowed people to "homestead" ... move on to a piece of public domain property, and if they remained for 5 years and improved the property, the land was theirs. Land in Alaska has been opened to homesteading more recently than that, and more may be, but homesteading is generally not legel anymore. :) See http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761557066/Homestead_Laws.html for more detail. Back then, those homesteads, which the people gained by living there for 5 years, was exempted from any debts that they had previously incurred... meaning, they couldn't live on the land for 5 years, and then someone just take it away again for some debt they had owed previously. These laws may have evolved into current homestead laws which usually protect someone's home from creditors... usually not incuding mortgage creditors however... see this site http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homestead_exemption for some details and an incomplete list of states. This last article is not currently updated, and there is contradictory information in it... if you think that the law might apply to you, the best thing to do is to ask a lawyer who specializes in this field.
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What are two domestic acts Lincoln is credited with during his presidency?
home stead act and the second kansas nebraska act
What helped African Americans and others move to the western US?
The home stead act of 1862 helped African American families move to the Western US.
Helped African Americans and others move to the western us?
The home stead act of 1862 helped African American families move to the Western US.
Do lawyers have immunity from forging documents?
No.Added: ABSOLUTELY not! UNLESS - they have a Power of Attorney from their client to act in the client's stead.
How power of attorney works?
A power of attorney grants another person the authority to act in name, place and stead for the principal.
What are the roles of a father in 1880's-1900's?
In the Western Movement, fathers spent 18 hour work days tending the free land they retrieved from the Home Stead Act in 1864 while the mother took care of the kids.
Who is responsible for HARP act?
The United States congress is responsible for passing the HARP Act. The HARP act stands for Home Affordable Refinance Program and it is administered by the federal government.
What was the law that enabled people to obtain land in the west?
Andrew Jackson forced Native Americans to leave their home region of the west so that new settlers could come and reside there. No specific laws were created, but Andrew Jackson offered the Native Americans money for their land. Most accepted the offer, but those who didn't were quickly executed.
What did the home stead act of 1862 offer Western settlers?
The Homestead Act of 1862 offered Western settlers the opportunity to claim 160 acres of public land for a small fee, provided they improved the land by building a dwelling and cultivating crops for at least five years. This legislation aimed to encourage westward expansion and promote agriculture in the United States. It significantly increased settlement in the West, attracting thousands of families seeking new opportunities. Ultimately, the act played a crucial role in shaping the American frontier.
Is the quartering act still in affect today?
yes, at least in the united states, it is. The 3rd amendment from 1791 banned it.
When California was admitted as a free state which act was passed to pacify the southern states?
They were still allowed to have slaves in the south.
Who is responsible for HARP?
The United States congress is responsible for passing the HARP Act. The HARP act stands for Home Affordable Refinance Program and it is administered by the federal government.
