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01/25/2026

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04/25/2023

Court in Person County this morning. What a beautiful place.

11/06/2021

If you haven’t yet said your wedding vows, it’s worth considering a prenuptial agreement (or prenup, as it’s called). While a prenup is mostly associated with determining in advance who would get what in the event of divorce, the agreement also can spell out how finances will be handled during the marriage.

There's a good chance that another marriage means at least one spouse is bringing into the relationship a range of assets and debt that should be addressed.

11/05/2021

Understand what your options are for separating yourself financially from your former spouse so that you can start rebuilding your life post-marriage.

Divorcing your debts can be challenging, even with a divorce decree.

11/05/2021

One in 3 American adults has a criminal record, whether for a minor misdemeanor, an arrest that led to no charge or a more serious felony crime. And amid a labor shortage, with a historic quit rate among the American workforce, there is a growing effort to modernize and speed up the cumbersome record-clearing process.

“Clean slate” laws call for updating court databases and creating algorithms to automatically clear records for minor offenses.

11/02/2021

Since 1990, the divorce rate of people over 50 has doubled. Many factors contribute to "gray divorce," including an increased willingness to face relationship differences after children leave home.

The highest divorce rate in history isn't subsiding.

11/02/2021

Night shift workers may be at increased risk of developing atrial fibrillation, as well as coronary heart disease, according to a recent study.

Shanghai — Night shift workers may be at increased risk of developing atrial fibrillation – an abnormal heart rhythm that can trigger serious health issues – as well as coronary heart disease, according to a recent study led by researchers at Jiao Tong University and Tulane University.

10/30/2021

If you took on your spouse’s last name or added it to your own, you may also have to make the call on what you’re going to do with your name post-divorce.

As if the hundred other decisions you’re forced to make weren’t already enough, if you took on your spouse’s last name (or merely added it to your own), you may also have to make the call on what you’re going to do with your name post-divorce.

10/29/2021

Co-parenting can be challenging for a bevy of reasons, from coordinating schedules to managing difficult emotions. But when your former partner also happens to be a narcissist, a situation that might already feel like an uphill battle can become even worse.

Think you might be co-parenting with a narcissist? Experts share the telltale signs and describe how to best navigate stressful moments that might arise.

10/26/2021

Many workplace injuries are the result of one-time accidents. But what if you gradually develop an injury or illness as a result of working conditions or from activities you perform on the job every day? Generally, such chronic conditions are still covered by workers' comp, but you may have to prove your condition is work related (and not caused by other activities in your life). An experienced workers' comp lawyer can review your case and make sure you get the benefits you deserve.

10/25/2021

An experienced family law attorney can explain your rights and responsibilities and help you navigate the divorce process.

Divorce is hard. Here's a step-by-step look at how the divorce process works, from filing the divorce petition to finalizing the judgment.

10/23/2021

Although the process may vary somewhat from state to state, these are the steps that most criminal cases follow until their case is resolved.

If you have been arrested for a crime, you are at the beginning of what could become a long journey through the criminal justice system.