When people divorce, they have to separate their resources and financial obligations. The property division process requires concessions from both spouses or sometimes the input of a family law judge. People generally need to divide their assets in an appropriate...
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Why would a teenager make a false confession?
How often have you heard someone say, “They wouldn’t have confessed if they weren’t guilty”? However, it happens more often than you realize. Teenagers are more likely than adults to confess to a crime they didn’t commit. How does this happen? The teenager’s brain...
Teen behavior: Is it just a phase or a pattern?
Teen behavior can shift quickly. One moment, your child may be cheerful and focused; the next, may be distant, frustrated or acting out. These changes often feel like part of adolescence, but sometimes they hint at deeper issues. Some patterns of behavior may signal a...
Tips for vacation planning in child custody situations
Summer vacations are a time for children to enjoy experiences away from home. It’s also something that can lead to considerable stress for their parents if they aren’t involved in a relationship any longer. Planning a vacation when you have a child custody situation...
You don’t have to answer questions from the police
If you encounter a police officer and they want to ask you questions, you may feel nervous. You may find yourself concerned that saying the wrong thing could lead to an arrest. You don’t want to make some sort of mistake or accidentally incriminate yourself. You’re...
What does it mean to mount an affirmative defense?
Those hoping to fight pending criminal charges must respond appropriately in criminal court. They likely need to retain the services of a criminal defense attorney to explore their options for avoiding a criminal conviction. There are multiple kinds of defense...
What does it mean to co-parent a child?
Parents going through a divorce often need to discuss child custody. Child custody allows parents to obtain the right to continue raising their children after a divorce. Parents often have two child custody options: sole and joint custody. Sole custody means that a...
Will a criminal charge ruin your child’s future?
Learning that your child has been charged with a crime can be terrifying. You may be worried that it will follow them for life, affecting their education, career and other opportunities. However, it’s not necessarily the case. A criminal charge is serious, but it...
3 tips for working with an antagonistic co-parent
Co-parenting can sometimes be incredibly challenging. Often the reason for this is one parent being difficult. It might be because they are frustrated about the divorce settlement or it might be their way of expressing how upset they are that you decided to end the...
3 times you can be charged with a crime you didn’t commit
Obviously, committing a crime will have serious consequences for those caught and found guilty. What people sometimes forget is that the mere association with a crime could also lead to criminal charges. Here are three times this can be true. 1. Conspiracy to commit a...