The Christmas season is one that is hard on many people. For those who are in the criminal justice system, it can be a very stressful time. Some individuals are going to spend the holidays behind bars, some of whom are awaiting trial. For these defendants, the need to...
Month: December 2018
How to tell your kids about the divorce
There may be nobody more challenging to tell your divorce about than your own kids. You and your spouse may be confident in your decision to part ways, but no child wants to hear that his or her parents are ending their marriage. Yet, your children deserve to know the...
Own recognizance releases aren’t without conditions and terms
Some individuals who are arrested for criminal charges will be released from jail while their court case is moving through the system. While most of these individuals will have to put up money or assets to secure their release, this isn't the case for people who the...
Plan carefully for your family court hearing
The family law court sees all sorts of cases. Some are the end of a relationship, such as a divorce, but others are the start of a new one, such as adoption. No matter what type of case you have, you need to ensure that you are ready for the process. Getting ready for...
Estate planning is necessary for single adults, too
It is easy to think that only people who have children and those who are wealthy need to make an estate plan. This is far from the truth. Even a single person who doesn't have children and doesn't have considerable assets should have a plan in place. You have to...