Drug-related criminal charges are no small matter, and should be taken very seriously. Even minor charges, such as for possession, can affect future job opportunities, housing options, and qualifying for certain professional licenses. Thus, to limit or eliminate the potential consequences, a criminal defense attorney should be consulted as soon as possible any time criminal...

Child support is one of those issues most likely to spark a heated dispute between former spouses. Often, the parent paying the support believes the required amount is too high for his or her income or is disproportionate to the amount of time he or she spends caring for the child. Most parents understand that...

Filing for bankruptcy is not a decision most people are eager to discuss. Bankruptcy usually enters the picture after someone has tried and failed to address mounting financial pressures, and now find that the available options to fix things are limited. However, filing for bankruptcy does not make someone a bad person. Unfortunate circumstances can...

When a parent faces sorting out child custody issues with a spouse or former partner, he or she typically approaches the issue hoping resolution will be easy and quick. Parents realize the damaging effects a drawn-out custody battle can have on their children, and usually try to make reasonable compromises to avoid unnecessary conflict. Unfortunately,...

Informing friends and family about an impending divorce is a conversation that most avoid as long as possible. Few want to admit their marriage has failed, or explain the details of what led to the decision to separate. Now, imagine having to disclose this potentially embarrassing information to total strangers. This is the situation faced...

Walking away from an unhealthy relationship that involves violence is rarely easy or simple. The abusive spouse is unlikely to accept a divorce and may take even more violent action to prevent the other spouse from leaving. Consequently, a lot of planning and secret preparation is often required of the abused spouse to ensure he...

When people enter the last decades of their lives, their thoughts are typically occupied by slowing down, retiring, and spending more time with family and friends, not filing for bankruptcy. For many of today’s seniors, however, financial stability is not a reality. The debt load of those over 60 has significantly increased over the past...

The road to divorce is usually long, and involves many side trips and diversions before separation and termination is ultimately reached. Once the decision is made that ending the marriage is best, the practical considerations of how to initiate this process begins. A reasonable question someone in this situation may have is what exactly does...

With the exception of a few select large cities, getting around without a car is next to impossible. In fact, having a car is almost a necessity in those places that lack any type of public transportation. However, cars are expensive and few can afford to buy one outright, which leads them to take out...

Having an accident or a sudden major medical event can be devastating to a person’s financial health. Medical bills and time away from work can quickly wipe out any savings a person may have and create a lot of overwhelming debt. One’s health must take priority over other financial obligations, but recovering from the financial...