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...
What is the attractive nuisance doctrine?
A dangerous part of someone’s property may qualify as an attractive nuisance. This is an acknowledgment that there is an inherent danger and that the specific part of the property may be attractive to children, who could then be injured. A common example of this is a...
Does each spouse get to keep their car post-divorce?
When a couple divorces, one of the key issues they must resolve is how to divide their assets, including their family vehicle or vehicles. In Delaware, which follows equitable distribution laws, marital property is divided fairly, but not necessarily equally, by the...
How does legal separation work in New Jersey?
Some people find themselves in a situation where their marriage is no longer healthy and functional, but they do not wish to divorce. Religious beliefs, agreements between spouses, concerns about medical needs and hope for reconciliation are among the various reasons...
Can child support be modified?
When parents divorce, the non-custodial parent is often required to pay child support. This is designed to support the child with daily expenses, healthcare and education. Child support is typically set after examining the financial circumstances of each parent. Once...
Brain injuries can create long-term symptoms
With many types of car accident injuries, the symptoms are just short-term. You could suffer from bruises, cuts or even broken bones. But all these things can heal given proper time and treatment. As a result, when you are seeking compensation for your damages, you...
Police mistakes during a DUI stop
If you get pulled over on drunk driving allegations, you may be arrested. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll be convicted. You still have to go through the court process, and you have the option to fight the charges. One potential reason to fight the...

