An altered birth certificate is a legal document that has been changed and reissued, often used for adoptive parents to establish legal status. It can also be used for gay couples and transgender individuals. Some controversy exists among adoptees who may want to trace their birth parents. Altered birth certificates should be marked as such, […]
Altered checks have changed details without the writer’s knowledge, and the consequences depend on jurisdiction. The most common alteration is changing the recipient’s name. The US Uniform Commercial Code covers altered checks, and banks can set time limits for detection. Altered checks are not the same as bounced or crossed checks. An altered check is […]
Altered checks have been changed without the knowledge of the check writer, and the legal consequences depend on jurisdiction. Tampered checks are often altered by changing the recipient’s name or date. In the US, altered checks are covered by section 3-407 of the Uniform Commercial Code. Banks can set time limits for the issuer to […]
Altered states of consciousness can be caused by activities such as sleep, medication, or meditation. They can also occur during dreams, fever, seizures, or mental illness. Some believe altered states can fuel creativity and improve perception. They can be achieved through legal means such as meditation or prayer, but using illegal drugs is not advisable. […]
