If you drink and drive, there is an inherent risk of getting arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI). But some drivers in another state appear to be the target of overzealous law enforcement targeting impaired drivers. Read on to learn how police can get it...
Can gray divorce impact retirement benefits?
Gray divorces often have major consequences for retirement. A gray divorce occurs when people are close to or past the age of retirement. Couples in their 50s or beyond who have remained married for decades sometimes realize that their relationships are no longer...
Coping with the emotions that come with a divorce
Making the decision to file for divorce is often challenging. It probably took you a lot of thought before you decided this was your only option. It’s easy to assume that you’re going to feel joyful throughout the entire process, but that isn’t always what happens....
Can I move out of state with my child?
If you share custody of your child, moving out of state is not a decision you can make alone. Even if you believe the move is in your child's best interests, relocation may not be allowed without proper notice and approval from the court. In Delaware, a parent who...
Rural areas have more dangerous roads
If you’re driving in rural areas, you may feel more relaxed. There’s far less traffic around you and fewer drivers to make mistakes. The road designs are simple. You don’t have to navigate nearly as many intersections as you do in urban settings, and roads tend to be...
Delaware trust options to protect those with special needs
If you have been concerned about the future for a loved one with special needs, you are not alone. This is a top concern for many families, but careful estate planning and the use of trusts can lay your worries to rest. In Delaware, trusts offer the ability to provide...
Can children choose where they live if parents share custody?
When parents divorce or stop living together, they still have shared obligations to their children. They have to work out an arrangement to share their parental rights and responsibilities. Parents may not agree on how to divide parenting time or decision-making...
Understanding the no-zones with a semi-truck
You can’t avoid sharing the road with semi-trucks, but it is important to be aware of the danger. Due to their height and weight, it is often the other vehicles that take the majority of the damage in a collision and those occupants that suffer serious injuries. One...
More engaged couples than ever sign prenuptial agreements
Prenuptial agreements were once relatively rare. Only the very wealthy and people in unusual family circumstances negotiated marital contracts. Many people negatively judged those who requested prenuptial agreements. That has changed in recent years. The negative...
What is an advance health care directive, and why do you need it?
Picture this: You have been incapacitated by a sudden catastrophic injury or illness. You can’t speak or make decisions about your health care. Family members may be left wondering what the best way forward is since they don’t know your medical preferences. Such an...