If the police are trying to build a case against you, one thing they will hope to do is collect evidence that links you to the crime they believe you have committed. The evidence they are looking for (if indeed any exists) could be found anywhere from your home to the...
One of the saddest things for any divorcing parent is the prospect of not being able to see their child whenever they like. You and the other parent will typically each be allocated a certain amount of time to spend with your children. How that time is split can vary...
What does it take to end up facing charges of assault or battery? It’s probably easier than you realize to end up in handcuffs after a heated encounter or a brief altercation. Most people define “assault and battery” in their minds as something that causes actual...
Couples counseling is something that a lot of people use when they’re trying to save their marriage – but counseling is also something that couples are starting to use to help them navigate their divorces. The end of a marriage is rarely easy, and “divorce counseling”...
If you’re preparing to send your child back to college in the upcoming weeks, you’re likely not thinking about what kind of serious trouble they could get into if they get involved in a hazing incident. Too often, however, fraternity, sports team and private club...
If this upcoming school year will be the first since you and your spouse separated or divorced, you’ve got a lot to think about. You’ll need to work out how expenses will be divided, notify the appropriate administrators and teachers and determine how you and your...
Making the change from a romantic relationship while raising children to a co-parenting relationship is often challenging. Parents who can successfully navigate this change can often help their children to thrive despite the new way of life. One area that’s often...
Facing criminal charges is one of the most difficult situations that some people will ever go through. One of the most challenging aspects of being the defendant in a criminal matter is the uncertainty of the outcome as the case moves through the court system. Some...
When you get married, it’s a two-person affair. Both you and your spouse need to sign the marriage papers. You will likely have a ceremony or go to the courthouse together. Only when you both agree will the government recognize you as being officially married. This...
When someone drinks a spiked drink, they may not even know that they are consuming alcohol. This is especially true if they are relatively young and they’ve never had alcohol before – maybe they’re at a high school party with friends, for instance, and someone spiked...