When someone’s facing criminal charges, the first thing that they usually think about is what will happen if they’re convicted. The anxiety and stress of the unknown can be very hard to manage, so a lot of defendants will, at some point, at least consider taking a...
Creating your first estate plan will give you peace of mind. Of course, since you’re new to the process, it can also bring stress into your life. Fortunately, when you know how to approach the estate planning process, it’s much easier to get on the right track and end...
Once you decide to divorce, it’s commonplace to turn your attention to the process itself, your legal rights and the steps you can take to reduce stress and protect your interests. Many divorcing couples believe that mediation has no chance of working for them. They...
When the officer who stopped you asked for a Breathalyzer test, you were insulted. You already told them that you hadn’t been drinking, but they insisted that you take the test to prove it. Out of pure frustration, you rejected their request. They ended up arresting...
Estate planning is an important step for an adult to take, regardless of whether they have children, a business in their name or a sibling with special needs who is dependent on them. However, most people perceive estate planning as something that primarily benefits...
Many factors outside of your control can increase your risk of getting charged with an impaired driving offense. For example, you might receive service from a bartender who offers up heavy pours with more liquor than normal in drinks in the hope of securing better...
A New Hampshire woman recently made national news for her innovative solution to her legal problems: She found a way to access the court’s electronic document system and filed paperwork -- allegedly from a prosecutor and a retired judge -- that effectively dropped all...
When you’re going through a divorce, one of the last things you want to do is have it negatively impact your children. You’ve done all you can to minimize the pain and suffering that you and your spouse will go through, so you want to do the same for your kids. As two...
Many people mentally associate using a trust in their estate plan with the ludicrously wealthy. While it is true that very rich people benefit from using a trust when they plan their legacies, middle-class and working-class Americans also benefit from trusts in...
Often, people who are charged with a DUI choose to plead out rather than go to trial. However, you do have the right to challenge the charges against you in court. If you decide to take this path, it’s important for you to tell your story and provide the court with...
