The High Price of Higher Education And Divorce

When a couple divorces there are usually disagreements over who gets what. The parties take stock of their assets and try to figure out who gets the house, who gets what car, how retirement plans will be divided, and who gets the fine china. But assets aren’t the only...

Protective Orders: To Keep, Or Not To Keep?

Most times a victim’s protective (VPO) order isn’t worth the paper it’s written on. This is usually because these orders are considered domestic disputes and the authorities are hesitant to get involved. Or, with a truly volatile person, being served with the...
Celebrities: They Are Just Like Us

Celebrities: They Are Just Like Us

The only things celebrities have that the average person doesn’t are better hair, and more money. Well that might not be entirely accurate. While a good number of regular people make the decision to use a prenuptial agreement prior to their wedding, the use of a...

Honesty Is The Best Policy

It has been taught to us since early childhood. Always tell the truth, and do the right thing. But children grow into adults, and the best judgment isn’t always used. This doesn’t make a person bad, and no one is without mistakes. When facing criminal charges most...

How Does The Economy Effect The Divorce Rate?

Close to half of all first marriages end in divorce, and that figure only goes up with subsequent marriages. Many factors contribute to why divorce is the result of a large number of marriages, but the number one reason given is resounding MONEY! In today’s economy,...

What Happens When Child Support Isn’t Paid?

The purpose of child support is the continued financial support of your children after divorce. Making sure your children are taken care of and provided for is the responsibility of both parents. During your marriage your kids became accustomed to certain things, and...

Just Sleep It Off

After having a few too many drinks, it’s best to have a designated driver. If you don’t have that option, staying put is another good choice. When taking the wheel after even just a few drinks, you risk of being pulled over and arrested for DUI. The consequences of a...

How Your Children Are Impacted By Divorce

Not so very long ago the idea of staying together “for the kids” was common. It was thought the negative impact divorce has on children was reason enough for parents to find a way to stay together. However, it is more likely that happy parents raise happy kids. This...

Sex Crimes

Being arrested for a sex crime carries with it a social stigma that is difficult to get out from under. The initial reaction to sex crimes charges is often one of shock and disbelief. It is hard for family and friends to grasp the content of the charges, and the...