2019-12-06 18:52
December is party season. Whether it's coworkers, friends, or family, the calendar fills up fast with hors d'oeuvres, candy, carols, and, for many, a whole lot of alcohol. It's the most wond… Read More
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2019-11-15 18:12
We lock our houses, cars, and secure personal belongings for a reason. Being the victim of theft is maddening and can lead to financial difficulty. But it may surprise you to learn that the… Read More
2019-11-07 17:40
The holiday season brings a whole lot of stress with it. If you and your spouse are already struggling to make your marriage work, the planning for presents, parties, and family get-together… Read More
2019-10-25 14:18
Whether you're catching up on your favorite podcast or cranking up some new music to get through a frustrating commute, most people are listening to something when they drive. And… Read More
2019-10-18 16:54
Halloween is less than three weeks away, which means kids have been thinking about it since, oh, as soon as last year's candy haul ran out?Fun costumes combined with days and days of sugar h… Read More
2019-10-18 16:48
Every kid this Halloween will say “trick or treat." We all know they really mean “candy, please." No little trick-or-treater wants a trick. What “tricks" do occur usually i… Read More
2019-09-26 20:38
Despite a few last-gasp heatwaves across parts of the country, fall is here. That means apples, hayrides, bonfires, and all of those other Instagram-worthy exploits.If you’re a homeown… Read More
2019-09-19 15:39
The long, slow march of legalizing recreational and medicinal marijuana has turned into more of a jog over the last few years, as more states embrace high times. Additionally, 15 states have… Read More
2019-09-17 15:32
Today is Constitution Day, in which we celebrate the foundational document that grants Americans their bedrock rights. Laws, regulations, and executive orders come and go, but the Constituti… Read More
2019-09-03 16:19
Some people dumpster dive because they are hungry and poor. Others do it because they’re seeking items that can be repaired into usefulness. Still others are environmentalists who want… Read More
2019-08-20 13:49
While summer still has a few weeks left for the lucky ones, for many of us, it’s already back to school time for the children.Some will feel sad about the passage of time, but some par… Read More
2019-08-09 16:08
We’re already a week into August, but don’t despair: There is still plenty of time to soak up the summer sun. That includes getting out on the water. There may be few things bett… Read More
2019-08-01 20:55
Despite what we know about how fast cars can heat up, every summer there are numerous news tragic news reports about animals dying after spending too long in hot vehicles.It can be extremely… Read More
2019-04-18 12:55
It seems like every age group comes with its own risks behind the wheel. Teen drivers lack experience, they tend to take more pointless risks, and they statistically crash at an incredibly h… Read More
2019-04-17 12:52
You're going to trial, and you just want to know the odds. With all else being even, what does the conviction rate look like? What are the odds that you're going to be found guilty?Before de… Read More
2019-04-16 12:52
You're driving home from work when the cars in front of you start hitting the brakes. Red lights flash everywhere, and you slow down. You think it must be a one-lane construction zone ahead… Read More
2019-04-15 12:52
You haven't done anything wrong, but you're still wary of an encounter with the police. You see an officer walking through your neighborhood while you're on the way to a friend's house. You… Read More
2019-04-10 12:52
If you and your spouse started taking the first steps toward divorce last month, you're not alone. Sociologists have found that divorce filings peak twice a year -- following summer and wint… Read More
2019-04-09 12:52
When it looks like a dog is going to bite, your flight-or-fight syndrome will kick in. Unfortunately, neither one is a good option. Both could lead to a bite. So, what should you really do t… Read More
2019-04-08 12:45
Anyone who has grown up with at least one sibling or who has more than one child knows that sibling rivalry is a common part of childhood and adolescence. Sibling rivalry isn't just about wh… Read More
2019-03-21 12:58
Most Americans grew up knowing the importance of "buckling up" when we get behind the wheel. However, many Americans still don't use a seat belt when they're riding in the back seat of a veh… Read More
2019-03-20 12:57
Many people associate the term "money laundering" with organized crime activity or political corruption. A person doesn't necessarily have to be involved in a large-scale criminal operation… Read More
2019-03-19 12:57
Many parents aren't familiar with the federal law called the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) until it impacts them. FERPA requires schools and educational agencies that rec… Read More
2019-03-18 12:57
Spinal cord injuries are among the most serious injuries you can suffer, no matter how they occur. You could get hurt falling from a ladder at work, slipping and falling on an icy sidewalk… Read More
2019-03-14 12:45
When couples with children divorce, they generally have a child support agreement. Usually, the non-custodial parent pays the custodial parent to help with the children's expenses. What happ… Read More
2019-03-13 12:56
If you're a divorced parent who's ready to look for a new significant other, you have to consider not just whether someone is right for you, but whether he or she is good for your children… Read More
2019-03-12 12:55
You filled out your taxes incorrectly. The IRS says you still owe them money, you have to pay an additional fine and you may even be facing criminal charges.You cannot believe it. You protes… Read More
2019-03-11 12:58
When determining fault after a car accident, police will want to hear your side of the story. For many people, that presents a problem: They can't actually remember the accident. They have n… Read More
2019-01-29 13:49
For many couples, telling their kids that they're divorcing is the most difficult part of the process. You and your spouse are dealing with your own emotions and possibly antipathy towards e… Read More
2019-01-28 13:56
Most couples prefer to settle their divorce themselves, with the guidance of their divorce attorneys, and to stay out of court. However, sometimes there are issues that couples cannot resolv… Read More
2019-01-25 16:55
You're involved in a car accident in a round-about. It all happens very quickly, and you feel like you're at fault. You rarely use round-abouts, after all, so you must have done something wr… Read More
2019-01-24 13:50
You're facing felony charges. It's a day you never hoped would come, and it's gotten you thinking about the future. If you're convicted, how is it going to change the rest of your life? How… Read More
2019-01-23 13:55
Before autonomous vehicles, commonly referred to as self-driving cars, can become a normal sight on our highways and streets, lawmakers have to be convinced of their safety. Some members of… Read More
2019-01-22 13:55
There's been a lot of media coverage recently regarding FISA warrants and the FISA Court. What are these, and why should they be of interest to Americans?The acronym FISA refers to the Forei… Read More
2019-01-16 13:55
You've heard that doctors and physicians have a duty of care that is owed to their patients. This means they must attempt to provide high-level medical care to those who have entrusted them… Read More
2019-01-15 13:49
You're in the process of getting divorced. It's taking a while, and you want to make sure you avoid any big mistakes during the case.That's smart, and here are five things to start with. Don… Read More
2019-01-14 13:45
Before autonomous vehicles, commonly referred to as self-driving cars, can become a normal sight on our highways and streets, lawmakers have to be convinced of their safety. Some members of… Read More
2019-01-10 13:59
The good news for Americans is that we're living longer, more active lives. The bad news is that older people make up an increasingly large percentage of licensed drivers. Sometimes their de… Read More
2019-01-09 08:56
Americans owe many rights that we take for granted to men who, centuries ago, codified them in the U.S. Constitution. One of those, "The right of the people to be secure in their persons, ho… Read More
2019-01-08 13:56
As our society becomes increasingly globalized, marriages between Americans and people who have dual citizenship or maintain residences and family or business ties in other countries are mor… Read More
2018-12-19 16:56
Your daughter goes on a field trip to a petting zoo. They hand out small buckets of food for the kids to give to the goats. While she's feeding them, one of the goats bites her hand.Or, perh… Read More
2018-12-18 17:04
The term "co-parenting" may be something you've never heard -- until you divorce. Then you'll likely hear it a lot. That's what you and your spouse will be to your kids -- co-parents. Whethe… Read More
2018-12-17 13:55
Distracted driving takes lives. A teen on a cellphone blows through a stop sign and hits another car. A businesswoman sending a text turns without checking her mirrors and hits a cyclist. A… Read More
2018-12-14 13:55
Social media evidence is often permissable in court. This could mean pictures of you that somehow tie into your alleged guilt. But what if you never wanted the photo to be taken, you never g… Read More
2018-12-13 14:02
A serious vehicle crash can have a devastating and long-lasting impact on your life and potentially on your entire family. Many people face substantial medical bills for immediate care follo… Read More
2018-12-12 13:55
Even with recreational marijuana becoming legal on Jan. 1, 2018, in California, law enforcement agencies are still struggling with how to find a way to determine when drivers are impaired by… Read More
2018-12-11 14:03
Having kids can be fun and exciting, but one study showed that the impact on marriages can actually be rather bleak. Kids often make people feel less happy with their relationships, and this… Read More
2018-12-10 14:08
After a head injury, you're dedicated to doing everything you can to help it heal. You go to all of your appointments, you actually do what your therapist tells you to do at home and you enl… Read More
2018-12-07 14:04
Many divorced co-parents prefer to communicate about their children via text and email rather than by phone. They may find, particularly when the wounds of the marriage are still healing, th… Read More
2018-12-06 17:02
You know concerts are risky. You love punk rock, but that style of music often brings with it mosh pits, crowd surfing and even the Wall of Death. Crowds are lively and chaotic and you could… Read More
2018-12-04 13:56
You and your ex knew what you were getting into when you got divorced. You knew the challenges.Your kids didn't. A co-parenting situation that sees them living in multiple homes can be chall… Read More
2018-12-03 13:55
You love jogging. It helps burn off the excess energy from your desk job. It keeps you in shape. You sign up for a handful of races every year to satisfy your competitive side.All in all, yo… Read More
2018-11-30 13:51
Internal bleeding is a huge risk after a serious injury, especially because you can't see it. You may think you got through unscathed when you're actually badly hurt and you need immediate m… Read More
2018-11-29 13:51
This time of year, even divorced parents who don't consider themselves particularly "religious" are giving additional thought to how they will celebrate their religious traditions with their… Read More
2018-11-28 13:51
The decision about what to do with the family home in a divorce is one of the most financially significant ones that you and your spouse will make, and perhaps one of the most emotional ones… Read More
2018-11-27 13:51
More single people are adopting children today than when most of us were growing up. Adoption is no longer seen as the province of married couples. Many people feel that they're ready to be… Read More
2018-11-26 13:50
Scienter is a legal term you'll sometimes hear after a crime has been committed, and it can play a huge role in whether or not the person who committed the crime will be charged.When you bre… Read More
2018-11-23 16:48
Serious car accidents are far more than just a single collision. There are actually three separate events that all take place within a split second. Each one can lead to serious costs, and t… Read More
2018-11-21 14:03
Americans are protected from "unreasonable searches and seizures" under U.S. Constitution -- specifically the Fourth Amendment. That means that in areas, like one's home, where there's an "e… Read More
2018-11-20 17:02
The technology behind "driverless" or "self-driving" cars is becoming increasingly advanced. It's still a matter of debate whether they are safer than vehicles that require humans to maneuve… Read More
2018-11-19 13:59
While he's not a professional marriage counselor, investor and author Kevin O'Leary knows about money and how it can impact a marriage. O'Leary, who is one of the stars of the television sho… Read More
2018-11-16 13:55
You're pulling through a four-way stop when another car just blows through without slowing down. It clips the front end of your vehicle, spinning you sideways in the street. You look up in s… Read More
2018-11-15 13:55
Some members of Congress may have voted for the changes in the treatment of alimony under tax law because they believed the current system gives tax advantages to divorced people -- particul… Read More
2018-11-14 16:53
People often assume they'll never face criminal charges. You probably think you follow the law and you're generally a good person. That may very well be true, but that doesn't mean you'll ne… Read More
2018-11-13 14:11
When you're involved in a car crash, it's wise to document the scene as thoroughly as possible, if you're able to, through photographs and notes. That's true whether it was your fault or som… Read More
2018-11-12 17:12
If you've been a fan of legal shows over the years, from "Perry Mason" to "Law and Order," you may have heard of a legal doctrine called "fruit of the poisonous tree." The term sounds rather… Read More
2018-11-09 16:52
You've always dreamed of watching your kids play sports. You played them when you were a kid, you loved them, and now you're proud to watch your own kids follow in your footsteps.As a parent… Read More
2018-11-08 16:57
For many couples, one spouse gets health insurance coverage through the other spouse's plan. Generally, it's the spouse who has an employer-sponsored health insurance plan who can provide th… Read More
2018-11-07 16:55
You may know that the leading causes of death in the United States are things like cancer, heart disease, car accidents and medical malpractice. However, what you're wondering about is what… Read More
2018-11-05 17:02
Shared parenting after divorce may seem like the norm to many people. However, just a few states have laws on the books that make it so. Some 90 percent of child custody cases decided by fam… Read More
2018-11-02 12:52
Most people generally think that America's highways are getting safer. They've heard about how car accident fatalities have been dropping for years, for instance, thanks to airbags and many… Read More
2018-10-31 12:50
The drug court program essentially focuses on treatment instead of incarceration. Certain people who have been accused of drug crimes -- typically non-violent ones -- are eligible, though re… Read More
2018-10-30 00:34
Slip-and-fall accidents can happen almost anywhere. You could slip on your neighbor's sidewalk in the winter, on a neglected spill at the supermarket or on a poorly lit stairway at work. You… Read More
2018-10-23 17:38
If you suspect that your spouse has some financial secrets he or she isn't telling you, you're not alone -- and you may be right. A recent study found that just over 50 percent of people bel… Read More
2018-10-22 12:47
Many of us spend hours a day in our cars -- often in a secluded cocoon filled with music, our favorite podcast or the news. When that cocoon is disturbed by a driver who cuts in front of us… Read More
2018-10-19 12:55
No one wants to be questioned by police officers, whether it's about their own activity or someone else's. People lie to police and other law enforcement agents for a variety of reasons: The… Read More
2018-10-18 12:55
Thousands of people are dying in medical centers due to errors in communication. The costs have reached into the billions. To make matters even worse, all of that happened in just five years… Read More
2018-10-17 12:55
You're going to file for divorce. Your spouse knows you're thinking about it, but nothing is official yet.Before you file, you must prepare yourself for the upcoming process. Below are four… Read More
2018-10-16 12:55
Doctors are often faced with problems that they must solve quickly, or the person being treated could pass away. Unfortunately, the pressure to act quickly can then cause them to make mistak… Read More
2018-10-15 12:51
The tech industry is a unique one. It has made multi-millionaires and billionaires out of people who came up with a unique idea in their college dorm room or killing virtual zombies in their… Read More
2018-10-12 12:48
Unfortunately, some people who are going through a divorce will do just about anything to gain "incriminating" evidence that can be used against their spouse in court to improve their settle… Read More
2018-10-11 12:45
Those accused of crimes in the United States have many legal rights. It may feel like the whole system is stacked against them, but the reality is that the American justice system was built… Read More
2018-10-11 03:41
There are no perfect drivers. Everyone makes mistakes. Some are minor, like not coming to a complete stop at the stop sign on an empty road, while others are major, like blowing right throug… Read More
2018-10-09 12:55
There's been considerable media attention given to California as marijuana for recreational purposes became legal on January 1, 2018. However, it's only recently become legal for medical pur… Read More
2018-10-08 12:54
Timber framing is the most common type of residential construction in the United States, and nail guns have made it vastly easier and faster. Workers can drive nails in seconds with very lit… Read More
2018-10-05 15:56
Never say the word "bomb" in an airport. While that's always been a good idea, it's common advice that really rings true in today's world of heightened security and terrorism concerns. You n… Read More
2018-10-05 12:49
Americans are carrying student loan debt well into middle age and sometimes beyond. When couples divorce, their student loan debt will need to be considered, along with all of their debt. Ho… Read More
2018-10-04 15:46
You already know there's a serious risk during your morning commute, just due to the sheer amount of drivers on the road at the same time. However, that risk could go up dramatically if any… Read More
2018-10-04 13:55
Divorce is often not a completely mutual decision. One spouse may still have strong feelings for the other. Sometimes those feelings manifest themselves in a need to control the other person… Read More
2018-10-04 04:14
People are often told that "ignorance is no excuse" in terms of law. You can't simply say you didn't know you were breaking the law and get off without a penalty.However, some have argued th… Read More
2018-10-02 18:55
You worry about the environmental impact of cars, so you started riding your bike to and from work every day. It's only five miles, and you like the fact that you could cancel your gym membe… Read More
2018-10-01 15:53
While there are those who just want to curl up by the fire and wait out the winter until spring comes, many people like to get outside and take advantage of winter activities like cross-coun… Read More
2018-10-01 13:02
When you go into divorce, you'll do better if you're prepared and knowledgeable. Your attorney is there to do the heavy legal lifting. However, you should understand what your rights and lim… Read More
2018-09-27 15:46
State laws often govern how property is classified during a divorce, so where you live becomes very important. For instance, states that use community property laws include Arizona, Idaho, C… Read More
2018-09-26 15:49
One divorce attorney notes that in divorce law, artwork is "no different than pots and pans." However, a couple's art collection can easily be worth many thousands, if not millions, of dolla… Read More
2018-09-26 12:54
You're staying in a hotel for a few days on a business trip. Everything goes well at first, but then you slip and fall in the hallway. You break your arm. Not only does that lead to a lot of… Read More
2018-09-25 15:55
One of the most crucial things that people going through a divorce need to focus on is having financial security when it's over and they begin their lives as newly-single people. This financ… Read More
2018-09-25 12:48
Juries often put a lot of stock in witness testimony. It can be the focal point of an entire case.As such, it's important to know how to challenge that testimony. Below are some potential ta… Read More
2018-09-24 17:22
Your first time through a car accident can be chaotic and stressful. You have no idea what you're supposed to do. It's a new experience, something you hoped would never happen to you.At a ti… Read More
2018-09-24 17:07
Teen drivers have a reputation for engaging in dangerous distracted driving. That reputation is not unfounded. A study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that distracted driving… Read More
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