Delaware’s Trust Act 2024, which was recently signed into law, includes a unique and first-of-its-kind provision that lets people set up a “beneficiary well-being trust.” These trusts require the trustee to arrange for beneficiary well-being and education programs...
4 things you might not know about Miranda rights
If you're facing criminal charges in Delaware, you've probably heard of Miranda rights. Miranda rights aren't explicitly stated in the Constitution. They're actually rules established by the Supreme Court to protect your constitutional rights during police...
The connection between marriage age and divorce
People are often interested in different factors that can predict whether or not they’ll get divorced. For instance, some studies show that couples whose own parents got divorced when they were children are more likely to get divorced themselves. Things like this can...
How to ask a loved one to be your executor
Asking a loved one to serve as your executor requires preparation. It's vital to approach the topic from the right angle and be equipped with satisfactory answers to questions they may ask. So, how should you hold the conversation? Explain your choice When you inform...
3 types of driving distractions
Distracted driving looks much different from one case to the next. Some drivers get distracted by phones, others get distracted by passengers and still others get distracted by things outside of the car – such as rubbernecking at another accident. But no matter how it...
3 reasons people tailgate
Every so often, you will realize that you are being tailgated. The best thing to do is to try to get the tailgater to pass rather than retaliating. Tailgaters are very dangerous, drastically increasing the odds of an accident. Getting that driver to pass keeps you and...
Can you get into trouble for sheltering a runaway teen?
What can you do when your child asks you to “take in a friend” who has run away from home? You have to approach the situation carefully – with an eye toward the legal constraints involved. Your first instinct in this situation might actually be the worst instinct you...
What to know about modifying child support orders in Delaware
Child support orders in Delaware are crucial for ensuring that the needs of children are met following a separation or divorce. However, circumstances can change, necessitating modifications to these orders. Understanding the process and requirements for modifying...
Divorce doesn’t have to be conflict-filled
Divorce is certainly not an easy process to navigate. However, at the same time, it doesn’t need to be filled with conflict. The truth is that a highly contentious divorce is likely to take more time, cost more money and can potentially cause a lot of stress for...
Can you turn away from a sobriety checkpoint?
In most cases, the police will arrest drunk drivers after a traffic stop. An officer may see someone run a stop sign, for example, and assume that they did it because they are impaired. The officer then pulls the driver over and gives them a breath test before making...

