Burglary is a somewhat common form of theft or property crime, but it is largely misunderstood by the public. Writers and movie directors love to depict dramatic thefts that involve specialized equipment. In the real world, theft usually involves broken windows and a...
If you own a business, you are right to worry about how a divorce will affect it. While most business owners' main concern is whether they will have to give some of the company to their spouses, there is more to it than that. Firstly, running a business takes time and...
A conviction for driving under the influence (DUI) has some obvious costs. For example, the judge may issue you with a fine or order you to pay to attend an alcohol education program. These alone can put a dent in your budget. Yet you also need to prepare for further...
If you know divorced couples with children, you will have noticed that co-parenting is not always easy. While some former couples seem to have put their differences aside, many find it hard to do so. Hence, disputes can be common. If you are about to divorce –...
If you have been indicted and charged with a crime, you will be informed of the charges against you. From here, you will be arraigned and requested to enter a plea. Depending on the nature of your case, the prosecution may offer a plea deal at any stage of your trial....
The property division process requires you to divide your marital assets. Yet you cannot do this fairly if some assets pass under the radar of you and the court. Not all spouses try to hide assets, but when they do, it can prove costly for the unsuspecting partner. If...
Your spouse begins having an affair. You find out about it and ask for a divorce. It seems pretty straightforward at first, as you move to end the marriage. As you start getting into the details of property division, child custody and all the rest, you wonder if the...
Many people think that a divorce has to be a contentious matter, but this isn’t the case. Many divorces can be handled through mediation and similar means, but that requires both parties to work together. For a person who’s divorcing a narcissist, trying to have a...
If you’re stopped by a police officer, it is possible that you could be falsely accused of a crime (like possessing drugs in your vehicle). How? Sometimes there are smells that match certain drugs or there are items that suggest you have drugs in your vehicle within...
Divorce can have a lasting impact on your finances. Therefore, it is advisable to be fully involved in the entire process to ensure you get your fair share of what you jointly own as a couple. The first thing you need to do is distinguish between marital and personal...