Posted December 15, 2017
Child Custody: Moving Out of State When planning to move out of state with your children, there are many things you should consider. By taking the steps below, it can help your relocation go more smoothly and help prevent any roadblocks along the way. The last thing you would need is not being able to […]
Posted December 14, 2017
What is an arraignment? An arraignment is the formal reading of one or more criminal charges against the defendant. It is the official notification to the defendant of what they are charged with and provides them with the opportunity to enter a plea. There are several plea options the defendant can choose, depending on the […]
Posted December 10, 2017
How To Start the Divorce Process Making the decision to divorce from your partner is not to be taken lightly. The road ahead can be long and emotional, full of many unknowns. You will have many questions about what to expect from the divorce process. When two people have been together for many years, it […]
Posted November 30, 2017
Understanding Your Right to Remain Silent One of the most fundamental and important rights that American citizens possess is the right to remain silent when facing criminal charges. You have probably seen plenty of TV and movie scenes where a police officer tells a suspect about this right, but you might not thoroughly understand how […]
Posted November 26, 2017
Liquor Liability for Allowing Minors to Drink Alcohol The holiday season is upon us, and the parties will soon begin. If you are planning to have guests under the age of 21 to your home for the holiday season, it is important to be aware of the possible consequences if you allow minors to consume […]
Posted November 22, 2017
Updating Your Estate Plan After a Divorce When going through a divorce, you are probably experiencing many changes as you end a chapter in your life. Though this can be an emotionally trying and stressful time, it is important remember there are some important changes you must make to reflect your new circumstances. Among the […]
Posted October 30, 2017
Parental Visitation Rights After a Criminal Conviction Visitation Rights After a Criminal Conviction When an individual has gone through trial for a crime and is convicted, their visitation rights will most likely be affected. Courts decide this on a case by case basis; they will review the conviction, what crime was committed, and if you […]
Posted October 20, 2017
Causes of Death: Wrongful Death vs Manslaughter At the most basic level, death is death. It will happen to all living creatures. The question is only when rather than if. Of the myriad ways people die, the legal system usually does not take an interest beyond facilitating the probate of the estate of the deceased. […]
Posted October 20, 2017
Restraining Orders in Divorce and Family Law In many divorce and family law courts, the judge will issue a standing restraining order with common language, at the beginning of all new cases. These orders are known by different names in different places but are similarly used to preserve the status quo and not cause harm […]
Posted October 17, 2017
Public Defender Vs. Private Attorney If you have been charged with a criminal offense, need assistance in defending your case in a court of law and cannot afford a private attorney, you may seek legal representation from a state appointed public defender. However, hiring a public defender in lieu of a private attorney comes with many […]
