Many people are familiar with the statistic that 50% of all marriages will end in divorce. But did you know that it’s no longer true? In the U.S., divorce rates have actually been on the decline since the 1980s. It’s now estimated that the likelihood of divorce has...
You are out driving, and suddenly you see red and blue lights in your rearview mirror. A cop has pulled you over after suspecting you were operating a vehicle under the influence (OVI). Besides a field sobriety test, the officer may have you blow into a breath test....
It is too soon to tell what the overall impact will be as COVID-19 cases grow around the world. However, the Global Times reports one effect is a sharp rise in divorces in the Chinese city of Xi’an. The Times says the city has seen a record number of divorce filings...
Affirmative defenses are special pleadings that you, as the defendant, had a legally justifiable reason for doing the crime you’ve been charged with. When you make an affirmative defense, you are effectively admitting that you broke the law, but you argue that you had...
Creating an estate plan is an essential undertaking. It helps you prepare for the future and ensures the security of your family legacy. But in order to make sure your future is secure, an estate plan requires constant updating. Ideally, you should review your estate...
One of the biggest myths in bankruptcy law is that student loan debt can never be discharged. While it is not common, getting rid of overwhelming student debt is not impossible. Student loans have always been eligible for bankruptcy proceedings, and before 1976, few...
You want to make things as easy as possible on those you love. But you may be doing them a disservice if you’re putting off any part of end-of-life planning, something that could impact them long before you leave them. Six in 10 Americans haven’t done the basic...
The decision to file for bankruptcy will impact your finances now and in the future. To ensure stability down the road, it’s critical to devise and implement a recovery plan. Here are four tips to help you recover after your bankruptcy case comes to a close: Review...
You hope that you never find yourself in a dire financial situation, but it could happen at some point in your life. There are many situations that can lead you to bankruptcy, such as a job loss, medical emergency or poor money management. Regardless of why you’re...
The divorce rate has declined in recent years. However, the institution is still alive and well throughout the country, particularly in Cambridge, Ohio. In this city, the divorced population equals 20.7%, making it the highest in the state. There is much to consider...