In an ideal world, all children will experience a childhood in which both of their parents are happily married and able to raise their children without conflict. However, the reality is that relationships can fall apart or become toxic. Sometimes marriages become so...
Month: July 2020
Accused of identity theft? Make sure to defend yourself
There are many kinds of fraud that you could be accused of doing. One of the most common is identity theft. Identity theft can happen in one of many ways, such as by taking someone's credit or debit card and using it without permission, checking out online under...
What alternatives do you have to litigation over a dispute?
Americans have long been accused of being overly litigious -- but almost nobody really wants a dispute to wind up in court if they can avoid it. Whether it's a dispute with a neighbor over a boundary line or a problem with a business partner, most people will try to...
How do revocable and irrevocable living trusts differ?
There can be many benefits to establishing a trust-based estate plan. If you have decided that this is the right type of plan for your situation, it can be beneficial to understand a little more about your options.A living trust is a type of trust that is created...
The role of guardianships for the elderly
Guardianships are a type of court-appointed relationship that enables one person to care for another person who is medically or financially vulnerable in some way. In many cases, guardianships are put in place so that elderly people can be cared for by loved ones when...
Virtual visitation may give parents more options as kids grow
As your child has gotten older, one thing you've noticed is that they are simply always busy. Their activities take hours to complete, and they don't always come home after school. Their weekends are full of classes and sports, so you and your ex-spouse have both had...
Want to break your contract with an employer? Read this first
A lot of people like the security of having a contract with their employer -- but contracts always cut both ways. Your employer may be relying on that contract just as much as you are. Your signature commits you to work for that employer until the contract ends.So,...
Avoiding contempt of court at divorce
While going through a divorce doesn't make you a criminal, the legal procedure that you'll need to follow includes abiding by the specific orders of the family law court at all times. These can be very limiting and may make you feel like you're the "bad guy" even when...
Is it murder if the death was unintentional?
When you caught your boyfriend with your best friend in bed together, you lost your temper. You got so angry that you picked up a large item off your dresser and threw it at them. You couldn't have predicted that the item would be heavy enough, or dangerous enough, to...
What’s racketeering?
"Racketeering" is a word that's often used to apply to organized crime -- like the mafia. The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) was originally intended to make it easier for prosecutors to target organized crime, particularly the mob bosses who...