You're facing serious allegations of a crime of a sexual nature, and you are certainly worried about spending time behind bars and other such ramifications. On top of that, you know that you may have to register as a sex offender if you're convicted. This is...
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Do sobriety checkpoints violate my rights?
Summer is almost here and with it comes a season full of parties, festivals, barbecues and weddings. As the celebrations begin, the police will be setting up sobriety checkpoints throughout the country. Their aim is to identify impaired drivers in order to keep the...
3 signs of an unhealthy marriage
A healthy marriage can take many different forms, but knowing what makes an unhealthy marriage could save you both financially and physically. It may be time for a divorce if any of the following are present in your relationship: Financial manipulation or control...
Preparing your child for solo air travel between parents
When divorced parents live some distance apart, one of them typically has primary or possibly sole custody of their children. The kids often spend school breaks and at least part of their summer vacation with their non-custodial parent. If you’re in Maryland and your...
Handle your emotions well for a better divorce
No matter who you are, the idea that your spouse no longer wants to be with you can be upsetting. You may be frustrated and angry, and those feelings are valid. At the same time, you do need to be careful about how you approach your divorce. Making decisions out of...
Can you drive if you’re just buzzed?
You've had a few drinks with your friends, and you can slightly feel the buzz from the alcohol. But your group of friends has very consistent drinking habits, so you certainly don't feel drunk. Your alcohol tolerance is high enough that you're just buzzed. If you were...
Tips for asking for consent
Before a sexual encounter with someone else, it's important to ask for consent. In fact, this is one of the best ways that you can avoid later being accused of any type of criminal activity. As long as you've communicated clearly with the other person and gotten their...
Financial mistakes that can hurt you during a divorce
Besides its emotional cost, divorce can also take a toll on your finances. From legal costs to property division (especially if you have marital debt), there is no doubt that divorce can be an expensive undertaking. With all the paperwork to go through and life...
3 things you cannot include in your prenuptial agreement
A prenuptial agreement is a binding document that, among other things, outlines how assets will be handled should a marriage end in divorce. The decision to create a prenup is entirely up to you and your partner. However, it is important to understand that there are...
Remember digital assets when dividing property in a divorce
The average couple owns far more digital assets than they did 10 years ago, let alone 20 or 30 years. While getting a fair share of assets in a divorce has always been tricky, digitalization presents some unique problems. There are financial and personal issues you...