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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....
Sometimes, unmarried parents can establish paternity cooperatively. They can execute paperwork at the hospital to impose the father's name on the birth certificate immediately. Other times, the relationship between the parents could complicate the process of...
Divorce understandably creates a whirlwind of stress, uncertainty and loss for many people. It marks the end of a partnership that once carried shared dreams, routines and a sense of security. Even when the decision to divorce is the right one, the reality of...
