If you are charged with a serious crime, but you don't have the funds to pay an attorney, what are your options? You may have more than you think.  Court appointed legal assistance You are probably aware of your right to a court-appointed lawyer, but if you don't meet income level guidelines, this option may not be readily available to you. However, while you may have a high income and possess some assets which would typically disqualify you for assistance, you may wonder how you can afford an attorney since you might also be deeply in debt or have significant medical or other expenses. [Read More]

When you think of a stalker, you might envision a person hiding in the shadows. You might think about a person following you home from the store, perhaps even looking in the windows. Stalkers often do these things, but it does not stop at peeping and following. Each year, about 3.4 million individuals are stalked. There are many subtle (and not-so-subtle) signs that stalking is occurring, but many miss the clues. [Read More]

Having your child have to go through the legal system for any sort of crime can be one of the most heart wrenching experiences that a parent can go through. In order to get through this time period gracefully and in a way that helps your child still have a bright future, you'll need to take some practical steps. To understand more about this situation, what you are up against and how to proceed, read the tips laid out below. [Read More]

If you are a registered wedding officiant or ordained minister, you may think that your job to perform a wedding is fairly cut and dry. You are approached by a couple that would like to be married and you agree or disagree to perform the service. Unfortunately, this may not be the case for a handful of wedding requests, and handling these requests wrong could lead to possible criminal charges. Before you get started with your wedding officiant business, consider the following questions that every wedding officiant needs to ask. [Read More]