It defies logic. Why would an innocent person confess to a crime? Yet, as any Delaware defense attorney can tell you, it happens. What leads to a false confession? Experts believe that 20% of eventual exonerations free a person who wrongfully confessed. Some do so...
Preparing your finances for divorce in Delaware
Divorce can be a very messy process most of the time, but there are things that you can do to make it easier for everyone involved. Before filing for divorce, take some time to prepare your finances. Most divorces get messy because you've entangled your finances and...
Estate planning tips for new parents
Having a child comes along with a lot of responsibilities. While you may be thinking about birth certificates and diapers, that's not the only thing that you need to be concerned with. You should also consider the Delaware estate planning tips that are outlined below....
Is eyewitness testimony always credible?
Eyewitness testimony factors into the convictions of many criminal defendants in Delaware courts. A compelling account provided by someone presenting precise details about a crime could make a defense attorney's job challenging. That said, eyewitness testimony is not...
Finding hidden assests in a divorce
Couples divorce for a number of reasons, but many couples report that they lost trust in their partners, which is why they decided to end their marriage. If divorcing spouses no longer trust each other, it's not far-fetched that one or both individuals could be hiding...
Save time and money by preparing before filing for divorce
Divorce is never easy, but Delaware residents should know that preparing properly before filing can make the process faster and less complicated. Part of the preparation will involve researching the options available and part will involve taking inventory of the...
Prevent conflict for heirs by ensuring one lawful will
Perhaps nothing is more important when it comes to estate planning than ensuring that final desires and wishes are carried out in legal instruments like a last will and testament. The unfortunate reality is that with surprising regularity, the intent of a will becomes...
Is your estate planning done?
Estate planning is a great way to help ensure that your assets and liabilities will be properly taken care of when you pass. Delaware, like all other states, has its own unique laws surrounding how a deceased person's estate is to be handled in the event there was no...
The financial impact of divorcing later in life
Although Delaware is an equitable distribution state, getting divorced later in life can still have a significant impact on your finances. This is partially because you have less time to recoup the funds that were ceded to your spouse in the final settlement. It may...
Divorce after 50 continues to rise
Some older Delaware couples who might be considering ending their long-term marriage might be surprised to find that gray divorce, or divorce for couples over 50, continues to rise even as it remains or decreases in other age ranges. There are a variety of reasons...
