There’s no question that divorce is a financial transaction. You and your spouse will have to figure out how to divide marital assets, unless you want a judge to decide for you, and alimony and child support could also be on the line. Although you might want to get...
Farmersville Family Law Blog
Are the police allowed to search your phone?
An emerging issue over the last few decades has been the presence of evidence on people’s phones. Since the invention of the smartphone, people have begun using their phones for far more than they did in the past. A modern smartphone could contain evidence in the form...
Is it rude to tell a motor vehicle passenger to be quiet?
Many people take offense if someone tells them to be quiet or stop talking. Or they get annoyed if someone stops listening halfway through a conversation with them. While that is understandable, sometimes there are good reasons behind a person wanting to end that...
Running near cars: Important safety tips
Running can be very good for your health, helping you stay in shape and lose weight. But it is not without its dangers, especially for those who have no choice but to run on sidewalks or city streets. While doing this, they certainly may have to run around cars, large...
Driving is safer when you avoid left turns
You may have heard people talk about the dangers of turning left. For instance, some delivery companies advise their drivers to avoid left turns entirely unless they have no other choice. If possible, it would be better for them to make three right turns and go around...
Is Chapter 13 bankruptcy right for you?
If you are struggling financially and considering bankruptcy, one of your concerns may be losing your home or other property, such as a vehicle. You generally have two types of bankruptcy available to you: Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. Chapter 7 bankruptcy dismisses all...
Understanding the Degrees of Assault in Alabama
In Alabama, assault charges can fall into three degrees: first, second, and third. Each charge reflects the severity of the offense and carries different penalties upon conviction. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for anyone poised to defend themselves...
How to encourage your child to open up about your divorce
Shutting down is one of the ways most children respond to divorce news. After informing your kid(s) that you are dissolving the marriage, they may isolate themselves emotionally and physically, particularly when they are old enough to understand what's happening. So,...
What explains wrong-way crashes?
Driving the wrong way down the road is not only incredibly dangerous. It is also hard to do. Most of the time at least. When you enter a road there are generally signs to point you in the correct direction. There is often other traffic on the road already which alerts...
Alabama’s Good Samaritan drug overdose immunity law
If you’re using drugs recreationally with someone who appears to suffer an overdose, your first instinct is likely to get them some help. Unfortunately, that can be quickly followed by a second instinct to avoid being caught with illegal drugs. That second instinct...