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 concerns that often arise during gray divorces
The term gray divorce refers to the end of a marriage between spouses who are in their 50s or beyond. Those who are near or past the age of retirement may have spent decades together before realizing the marriage is no longer healthy. For the most part, gray divorces...
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...
Updating an estate plan: What you need to know
A major step in the estate planning process is making regular updates during your life. Making changes to your estate plan can help to ensure the intent of your plan is kept aligned with your wishes. In other words, you can help ensure new assets are added to your...
Divorcing when one’s marital estate includes a business
People may acquire numerous resources during their marriages. Spouses may combine their incomes and savings accounts so that they can purchase a home together. They may finance vehicles, buy furniture and set money aside for retirement. Any of those assets could lead...
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...
Delaware has changed how pets are considered in divorce
When spouses divorce, what happens to their pets can make a big difference in how they and their children deal with the often massive changes that divorce brings to the entire family. Pets are often a source of solace and continuity for adults and children. When...

