Going through divorce is a stressful and difficult thing for everyone. However, there are ways to mitigate the stress, such as avoiding litigation i.e. taking the case to court. In such situations, a couple could opt for alternative divorce methods instead, such as...
Under Wisconsin law, anyone convicted of a crime has the right to appeal their conviction. Your conviction may get reversed on appeal. To file an appeal, the petitioner must submit the notice of intent to appeal within 20 days of the sentencing hearing. Failure to...
Divorces are a difficult time for anyone involved. Even uncontested divorces come with their share of arguments and problems. In these situations, having a mediator on hand can do a lot to help. But how, exactly? Mediators as referees Forbes discusses tips on heading...
As a parent who just went through divorce, you likely want to spend as much quality time with your co-parent as possible. But sometimes, life gets in the way, such as if you have to take care of an ill family member or serve in the military. But even at a distance,...
Divorcing parents often want to know what they can do to make the situation easier for their child to understand and handle. Unfortunately, there is not much that can change the impact of the divorce itself. However, you can take steps to make the aftermath more...
Going through a divorce means you will face a lot of difficult situations, including asset division. This often serves as the longest and one of the most fraught parts of the divorce process. Of course, many people also struggle with issues like asset hiding during...
The criminal justice system in the U.S. can be almost unbelievably confusing. After all, many statutes and court opinions have hard-to-understand language. Likewise, from investigations to appeals, there are many phases of the process. If you are facing criminal...
Getting divorced can be tough for many reasons. Not only is it hard on you, but it can be difficult for your children to deal with as well. Additionally, there are things like parental alienation that can make it even more difficult. If you feel concerned about...
The U.S. Department of Education is responsible for doling out billions of dollars in federal financial aid to college-bound students every single year. In the past, though, a drug-related conviction was disastrous for students who receive government-backed loans,...
During your divorce, you may hear a lot of terms that you are unfamiliar with. To add to the confusion, people use some terms interchangeably when they actually mean different things. If you and your ex-spouse have children, you need to work out an arrangement by...
