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You hear a knock at your door, and through the window you see police officers standing on your porch. Your heart races as you wonder what to do next. Should you open the door right away or do you have the right to refuse entry? This post explores when you must allow...
The law establishes a legal limit for blood alcohol concentration (BAC), which is often an important part of a drunk driving arrest. It is true that people who are not over the legal limit can still face charges. Police may believe that someone is showing clear signs...
Shared custody is common when parents divorce. While a truly even division of parental rights and responsibilities is difficult to achieve in many cases, judges settling custody disputes often try to give both parents time with the children and a say in their...
Professionals fund 401(k)s for several reasons. Obviously, concerns about financial stability during retirement are a motive to fund a 401(k). Employer-matching benefits can also make funding a 401(k) a financially savvy decision. People can increase their retirement...
The laws regulating marijuana, also known as cannabis, have changed dramatically over the last two decades. A significant number of states have fully legalized recreational marijuana use by adults. Most states now have medical marijuana programs that allow people with...
Separating from your partner may be a challenging experience, but that does not make it a bad experience. If you and your ex have a child together and are worried about how this change will affect them, do not fret. By filing for custody and following the legal steps...
You get pulled over by the police in Nebraska. They believe that you have been drinking alcohol, and the officer tells you that they would like you to take a breath test. Many people assume that they simply have to comply with whatever the officer says at this point,...
Falling in love during high school feels like something out of a movie. The excitement of first love, shared dreams and youthful optimism create an emotional bond that often feels unbreakable. When such a relationship ends in divorce, the pain can be unlike any other....
Relatively even co-parenting arrangements have become quite common. When parents separate or divorce, they have the same rights and protections under the law. They can either work out an arrangement through mutual cooperation or may litigate if they cannot agree on...
Life is full of complications, and many rely on prescription medications to manage their health while keeping up with work, family and daily routines. What most people don’t expect is that something prescribed by a doctor could end up putting them in legal trouble....
