2019

Getting Divorced? Find Out If You Need A QDRO

If you're like most people, you got married "for better or worse," and never expected to end up divorced. Since you were in the marriage for the long-haul, you and your spouse acted like a team when it came to putting money aside for retirement. Now that things have changed, however, all of that retirement money has to be split -- and it isn't an issue that can wait until you're older.

Why Character Rarely Factors Into Criminal Cases

When a person stands accused of a crime, it's not unusual for them to want to make assertions about how good their character is. For this reason, it might seem surprising when you sit down with a criminal defense attorney to learn that they're usually not interested in character questions at all. There are, however, several important reasons a criminal attorney chooses to address allegations this way. It's About What the Prosecution Can Prove

Looking for Release from Jail? What You Should Know About Attorney Bail Bonds

For most people, the mention of needing a bail bond brings up thoughts of a bail bondsman's services. However, a bondsman isn't your only option for securing release from jail, and in some cases, it isn't your best option. In fact, you can actually have an attorney post your bond if you know how to handle it. Here is a look at some of what you need to know about attorneys and bail bond services.