The child support system is designed to provide children with a stable environment in which all their basic needs are met, but not every father is as supportive as he should be. In order to file a successful child support petition, you must first serve the father of your child with service papers informing him of his responsibilities. But when the father cannot be found, what can you do to move your case along? Read More»
The police arrested 1.1 millions Americans in 2014 for driving under the influence. If a person finds themselves in this position, they need to know how to protect themselves legally. These helpful tips can help a person when they get pulled over for suspicion of DUI. Field Sobriety Tests You are not legally required to preform any field sobriety tests. In fact, if you are intoxicated, participating in the field sobriety tests can be incriminating. Read More»
Just because you have a legally binding will, it doesn’t mean that nobody will challenge it. There are various reasons one would challenge a will. For example, some of your heirs may challenge if they are dissatisfied by their inheritance. Others may do so if they believe you shouldn’t have included some of the beneficiaries. Take these precautions to minimize the risk of such challenges: Mention Those Who You Disinherit Read More»
When people are arrested for DUIs, they generally know they can lose their driving privileges if they are convicted of the charges or do something that causes an automatic DMV administrative action to fall in place (e.g. refuse to do a breathalyzer). What they may not know is they can lose other licensed privileges as well. Here are two that may be negatively impacted by a DUI conviction and what you can do to save them. Read More»
The process of going through a divorce can be a scary and painful experience to endure. Unfortunately, this process can also seem overwhelming due to the various steps involved, and this may be particularly true for those that have a very limited understanding about what should be expected from divorce proceedings. After you have learned the following common divorce questions and answers, you will be better able to anticipate what this process will entail. Read More»