Maxer

I don't know of any tutorials because there more than likely aren't any but you should look into the ASAI (American Society of Architectural Illustrators), if you are a member of their organization you will have access to some legal contracts. These are forms that the organization has put together that you can edit for your own uses and are legally binding. I use them all the time and have changed them to suit my needs and so far I've always been paid.

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Tommy L

I'd ask the relative to have a word with the client. They might listen to a friend.

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Sawyer

I don't know if you need a contract. That just spells out the details of payment schedules and amounts. You did work for a client, they should assume that you don't work for free. Now your conversation SHOULD have been like this:

Client: "I think I cannot complete this project in this current financial environment."
You: "I understand, no worries, let me get your invoice together."

But the fact that it wasn't doesn't change anything. Call them up let them know you have an invoice together, apologize that it took so long.

Doing work for someone creates a contract. The amount/rate is what they can argue not that they owe you money.

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WAcky

http://www.cgarchitect.com/upclose/DW/default.asp

Some good reading above. Try taking a look there.

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Ky Lane

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