Not all marriages succeed, and many unions end up legally dissolving. Married people in Delaware are not immune from marriage breakdowns, and even couples who've been together for many years may file for divorce. Is every age group at the same risk for divorce? Some...
Protecting your separate assets
Some people do not want to disclose the full value of their assets as you must if you want to sign a prenup with your intended. To put it another way, a prenup is not enforceable without full disclosure. For those people who do not want money to be an issue in their...
Avoiding cognitive distractions while driving
The number of people using cell phones in Delaware has increased over the past decade. This has prompted many states to enact laws prohibiting their usage while operating a car. For example, in Delaware, it has been illegal to use a hand-held cell phone while driving...
Do you have a whiplash injury?
Delaware residents who get involved in car crashes may have to deal with injury in the aftermath. Some of these injuries are more common than others. But this does not mean you should treat it in a light way. Whiplash injuries fall into this category. Though you may...
Does vehicle technology help or hinder distraction?
For many years now, people have heard or read a lot of news and discussion about the dangers of the handheld use of electronic devices while driving. While driver distractions may involve the need to take a hand off of the steering wheel, gear shift or other essential...
What are the symptoms of a spinal cord injury?
When you experience a car accident, it could have serious effects on your life. Catastrophic injuries can not only saddle you with medical bills, but can force you into a new occupation or completely disable you. One such injury related to car accidents is a spinal...
What are the marijuana possession penalties in Delaware?
You may be aware that Delaware has decriminalized the possession of marijuana for personal use. Decriminalization is different in every state, and should you have any interest in the plant, it is important for you to understand the limitations of decriminalization and...
What are the delayed effects of brain injury?
A blow to the head from an accident in Delaware may cause a traumatic brain injury. However, the effects of a brain injury do not always show up immediately. Bleeding, swelling or other symptoms secondary to the initial injury can take time to develop. Left untreated,...
What happens if I do not leave a will behind?
When it comes to estate planning, many people in Delaware approach it by considering the alternatives. For instance, if you do not have a will in place, is it so bad? What do your heirs stand to lose? What do they potentially stand to gain? There are just some of the...
Filing for custody of your niece or nephew in Delaware
When filing for custody of a child, it is usually assumed that you are the biological parent. However, there are many instances in Delaware and in the rest of the United States where a person other than a biological parent wants to be granted custody of the child....
