Taking the stand in your own case is one of the most consequential decisions you may have to make when facing criminal charges. It’s something that can shape the direction of your entire case, which is why it demands careful thought. First, it’s important to...
When a marriage begins to break down, financial behavior often changes before divorce papers are filed. One spouse may start pulling money from joint accounts, shifting funds into new accounts or increasing discretionary spending. To the other spouse, it can feel like...
If you are a parent of young children and are unhappy in your marriage, it might make sense to initiate the divorce proceedings in late spring or very early summer. Doing so then, at a natural break in the year, could potentially help kids have time to adapt to what...
Ingesting even a tiny amount of fentanyl, as many people know, can be fatal. This synthetic opioid is about 50 times stronger than heroin. Many victims of fentanyl poisoning thought they were taking some other kind of drug – maybe even a prescription or...
Parents often spend around two decades or more raising their children. But those children eventually leave the house, and these parents become known as empty nesters. In some cases, this can prompt a divorce. The marital relationship may only last as long as the...
Under the Fifth Amendment, anyone who is being questioned by the police has a right to remain silent. They cannot be forced to answer questions, and they cannot be forced to incriminate themselves. Whether you are guilty or innocent of the allegations you are facing,...
Prosecutors need to present evidence that proves beyond a reasonable doubt that a defendant broke the law to get a guilty verdict. Under the right of discovery, defendants and their attorneys can access and review the state’s evidence before the trial begins to...
Saving for retirement during marriage is a smart decision. Couples can combine their resources to help ensure their financial stability when they stop working full-time. Those savings may be at risk, however, during divorce proceedings. Frequently, the direct division...
Disputes about custody orders are relatively common. In cases where couples had to litigate custody disagreements, both spouses may ultimately feel dissatisfied with the terms set by the courts. The courts could end up hearing endless requests to adjust custody...
State law prohibits the possession or consumption of numerous drugs. Hundreds of others are subject to controlled substances laws that make them legal only when used in accordance with a doctor’s instructions and obtained directly from licensed providers, such as...