In some cases of a contested divorce, one spouse may request alimony, but the other spouse may not want to make payments. This would require the court to consider the case and make a ruling, either denying or authorizing those alimony payments. In other cases,...
Month: December 2024
What is mishandling of evidence and why does it matter?
When the police mishandle evidence, it means they’ve made a critical error in the way evidence is stored, transported, secured or otherwise handled. This can become a significant factor in a criminal defense case. For example, the police may claim to have clear...
Why peer pressure sometimes leads to teen crime
Many parents are often surprised when their teenager is arrested. They can’t believe the teen would break the law or do something so out of character. A teenager could be arrested for shoplifting or underage drinking, for example, and the parents may be stunned,...
Divorce rates will spike next month
Each January, divorce rates tend to increase. More people file for divorce after the new year. The exact number varies from year to year, of course, especially as the overall divorce rate tends to decline across the decades. However, there is generally a notable...
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