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A police encounter in a public location may lead to a bodily search. So-called "stop-and-frisk" encounters often occur when police officers do not have reason to arrest an individual. They may be the result of racial profiling or a person simply being in the wrong...
Many spouses enter a contested divorce scenario with a troubling suspicion: their spouse is not being completely honest about finances. Hidden bank accounts, undisclosed income, secret investments and unreported business assets can significantly affect property...
Marriage is an exciting new chapter, especially for couples entering a second marriage later in life. But this time, couples are bringing more financial experience, established careers, children, retirement accounts or real estate into the relationship than they did...
Children can bring joy and meaning into a marriage, but parenting also introduces stress, financial pressure and emotional demands that may affect a relationship over time. While children alone do not cause divorce, family dynamics and parenting challenges can...
A grand jury is often used in potential criminal cases, and the goal is to review evidence and decide if there is probable cause for the case to go to trial. They will then make their recommendation about the next steps. If there is not probable cause, then the...
For older adults who are going through a divorce, it is important to consider the financial realities and how the divorce can impact retirement planning. Many couples work jointly to plan for retirement and may have originally planned to retire around the same time,...
When evidence is suppressed, it cannot be used against you at trial. This usually follows a motion to suppress by the defense, alleging legal or procedural flaws in how the evidence was obtained or handled by law enforcement. When a judge grants the motion, the...
An order of protection can have an immediate and significant impact on a custody case. While custody decisions are generally based on the best interests of the child, an order of protection generally shifts the court’s focus even more strongly toward safety—both for...
One of the key elements of successful co-parenting is communication. This can be difficult for divorced parents – whether they’re communicating via text, email, co-parenting app, on the phone or in person. Phone or face-to-face communication can be uncomfortable for...
Vehicles are, in some ways, like second homes. People often have charging cables for their phones, snack foods and even spare clothing in their vehicles. They likely do not want total strangers going through their vehicles. Mobile phones are even more personal. People...