Parents can cooperate with one another to establish custom parenting plans when they divorce. They can negotiate their own plans for sharing parenting time and the authority to make decisions about the children's upbringing. In some cases, they may need to go to court...
Police officers and investigators gather evidence of criminal activity using a variety of methods. They conduct searches, review electronic data, go over financial records and sometimes even follow people to document criminal activity. They may also arrest individuals...
The premature and unexpected death of an individual can affect numerous other parties. Their passing could impact their immediate family members and close friends by causing profound grief. Employers and business partners may also feel the impact of the tragedy both...
Most people find the idea of divorce disconcerting, partially because of how much it destabilizes household finances. Spouses have to pay for the divorce itself, and they also need to divide their property with one another. Unless spouses previously negotiated a...
There are many stages of life when an estate plan could be beneficial. Those preparing for retirement can protect their assets and prepare for future medical support needs through estate planning. Those with businesses or major financial obligations can protect their...
Even if you’re convicted of a crime, your case isn’t open and shut. You still have to face sentencing. In many cases, judges enjoy significant latitude with the sentences they can impose. This is when mitigation becomes important. Judges often ask for a...
Estate planning can be a very stressful process, as people find it unpleasant to think about what might happen after a medical emergency or when they die. Oftentimes, family relationships are what motivate someone to create an estate plan. Someone getting married or...
One of the unexpected benefits of divorce for many people is no longer having to deal with their in-laws. If you have children, however, your spouse’s family will likely still be part of your life. It’s generally in a child’s best interests to continue having a...
The average adult expects that car insurance will provide for their needs after a major collision. However, many people end up disappointed when they have expenses that insurance won't pay at all. They may end up struggling financially because they have major medical...
No one wants to spend the night in police custody or face criminal charges, but even people who believe they have never broken the law could find themselves in this difficult situation. Cases of mistaken identity and even malicious wrongful accusations can lead to...
