If you are like many drivers on the road today, you have a bunch of loose change in your center console, cupholders or glove box. This change can come in handy when you are approaching a toll booth or picking up your morning coffee. Can it keep officers from arresting...
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Does a DUI hurt your child custody case?
Even though drinking alcohol is not a long-term strategy for dealing with stress, many Americans drink as a coping mechanism. In fact, according to USA Today, as many as 20% of adults in the U.S. admit to drinking heavily in response to stress. Your child custody...
You may be able to resolve your DUI case through the ARD program
If law enforcement arrested you on suspicion of drunk driving, you are probably worried about your future and anxious to keep a DUI mark off your record. If you are a first-time offender, you may qualify to enter the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD)...
Mediation is beneficial in determining child custody
Determining child custody is one of the hardest aspects of the divorce process. Emotions often take over, which makes it more challenging to come up with an agreement that is best for the child. Divorce mediation has become a popular alternative to going through...
Can a DUI keep you from getting a job?
A DUI conviction can adversely affect several areas of your life, ranging from your finances to your career goals. Unfortunately, if you happen to receive a DUI in the middle of your job search, your ability to obtain employment may become that much harder. Though a...
What legal woes can come from a bar fight?
Americans over the age of 21 have a legal right to consume alcohol. For many, bar hopping is a cherished activity. Unfortunately, the combination of intoxicants, crowds and late nights can turn explosive. When happy times curdle into violence, there are often criminal...
Can divorce affect your children?
Getting a divorce can create tension and uncertainty for your children. Helping them cope with the change in family dynamics can have challenges, especially while you navigate your own emotions. When you know how your split could impact your children, you may have a...
Does your child have drug paraphernalia in your home?
Raising a child nowadays can seem like a herculean feat, especially if your son or daughter has behavioral issues. It is not uncommon for troubled kids to use drugs or alcohol, unfortunately. According to Psychology Today, though, you can take steps to discourage your...
Why should you aim for joint parenting?
When parents go through a divorce, they have additional concerns to worry about on top of the usual issues like spousal support and division of assets or debts. They also have to worry about the well-being and welfare of their child. One way to help a child get...
How to determine paternity in Pennsylvania
The question of child custody becomes more complicated when the parents never married. Unmarried parents have the same rights as married parents in Pennsylvania. However, there is no presumption of paternity in the case of unmarried couples. If you want to establish...