The weather is getting nice enough for driving with your dog. They may enjoy sitting in the passenger seat with their head out the window enjoying the cool breeze. It’s this charm of theirs that makes them so loveable. While they may seem to be minding their own...
Year: 2022
Can your family travel with you when you receive a work visa?
Qualifying for an employment visa can open up a world of opportunities for you. Not only can you travel to the United States and live here legally for a fixed amount of time, but you can expand your career opportunities. For some people, the only obstacle that is...
How do plea bargains work?
Defendants in criminal cases of all kinds take plea deals all the time – and prosecutors encourage them. For the defendant, a plea deal can mean an end to the uncertainties about the criminal process and a new path forward. It can also be a wise decision when the...
Why do you need an estate plan
You may not want to think about it, but everyone will eventually die. And when you do, what will happen to your possessions? Will your loved ones know what you wanted? If you don't have an estate plan, you're not alone. Most adults in the U.S. don't have a will or...
Can your spouse ask for a share of your inheritance in a divorce?
Money can have a major influence on modern divorces. Some people file for divorce to protect themselves from their spouse's financial bad habits. Other people may decide to file for divorce because they want to lay claim to something that was not theirs originally....
You were charged with a DUI. Now what?
What started out as a traffic stop escalated into an embarrassing roadside arrest. Now, you find yourself facing driving under the influence (DUI) charges. If the state convicts you, the penalties could include jail time, fines and a lengthy license suspension. You...
2 ways parents protect their minor children with an estate plan
When you decide to have children, you may finally feel motivated to create an estate plan. If you already have documents, you will obviously need to change them to protect your children. There are many different ways for people to do what is best for their children...
Will cohabitation increase the chances of divorce?
Cohabitation does not have the stigma that it used to have, and it's grown very popular. Part of the reason for this is that couples are getting married later on in life, with the average in their early 30s. They want to live together before this, and many of them do....
Drowsy driving is as dangerous as drunk driving
A driver has to be able to maneuver their vehicle properly while they’re driving. This is difficult if they’re distracted or impaired. What many people don’t realize is that driving while drowsy is also very difficult and dangerous. When someone doesn’t get enough...
Why you can’t always believe DNA evidence
Call it the “CSI effect,” or call it a general willingness to believe that science can give people the answer to anything, but people tend to think that genetic evidence – especially DNA – is absolute. It’s really not all that simple. DNA evidence can be wrong. ...