If you are arrested and this is your first criminal charge, there are some crucial things you know to protect yourself. Each action you take after an arrest can have an impact on your case. The following are some things you need to know about after you are arrested: Do Not Speak to Anyone Without Your Attorney When you are arrested, you should be Mirandized. This provides you with the right to stay quiet for as long as you want.…
Read More »Divorce is often an unforgiving process, and it almost never becomes easier when children are involved. Some divorces in which child custody is a central issue are, fortunately, fairly amicable. Others can devolve to a point of stalemate or confusion from which there seems no possible return. Thankfully, a custody support attorney can assist you in a variety of ways so that you and your former partner can begin building the best life for your children.…
Read More »A marriage is a partnership, and like all partnerships, it’s a collaborative effort. As difficult as it can be to end a marriage, it can often be less painful if you and your soon-to-be former spouse are able to continue your collaboration for just a little bit longer. Will a collaborative divorce work for you? Mutual Agreement A collaborative divorce is a formal agreement between both parties, which means that instead of litigating, you will come to a mutual agreement about the dissolution of your marriage via a series of structured mediations.…
Read More »If you will be getting a divorce from your spouse, one of the primary concerns you may have is getting custody of your children. However, a judge will ultimately determine which parent will get custody based on what is best for the child. Here are some things that may prevent you from getting the custody arrangement that you are looking for. Not Following Court Orders For Temporary Custody Arrangements It’s possible that you will be given some temporary court orders regarding custody while the divorce is being settled.…
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