Domestic violence continues to be a serious problem in the U.S. In fact, according to estimates from the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, approximately 20 individuals every minute suffer abuse from an intimate partner. Just as domestic violence is common,...
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Can social media affect your divorce?
Social media is a way for friends and family to remain in touch, no matter where they are in the world. It also allows people to vent their frustrations when going through a rough patch, such as divorce. However, couples must be cautious when using social media during...
Do your teenagers have drug paraphernalia in your home?
If you are like many parents, you feel like kids grow up faster nowadays than ever before. Fortunately, you have the opportunity to teach the young ones in your family to be responsible and ethical people. Your kids are likely to act out at one point or another,...
Can you co-parent from a distance?
Co-parenting is great for children, as it provides a more stable structure for them to take refuge in as they adapt to life after divorce. It is also great for the ex-couple. But what happens if one co-parent must move away from the other and from their child? How can...
An overview of the Fair Chance Act
Like others convicted of crimes, part of avoiding recidivism for you will likely involve maintaining a job and steady income. Having a criminal record, however, you may worry about your prospects. Taking effect in 2018, the Fair Chance Act provides you and others with...
What should all parents know about cyberbullying?
When you were a child, your schoolmates had little choice but to pick on each other in person. Times have changed considerably, of course, with most children having ready access to smartphones, laptops, tablets and electronic devices. The way your child uses these...
What are 3 examples of domestic violence?
When most people think of domestic violence, they think of physical assault; however, this is not the only definition that exists under the law. The Judicial Branch of California reports that domestic assault occurs between individuals involved in a sexual...
Has does the U.S. Department of Education view drug convictions?
Whether you are a parent or college-aged student, you have probably heard about the U.S. Department of Education's harsh perception of those with drug convictions. In fact, the DOE has a tradition of cutting off federal financial aid to students who have drug...
Is your spouse hiding assets in cryptocurrency?
Asset hiding during divorce is not a new phenomenon. It has likely existed for as long as laws have dictated how to divide property during a split. However, with the changing times come changes in technology. These days, many divorcees who want to hide their assets...
Questions about substance use in California
Most states in the country are struggling with high rates of a substance use disorder, and California is no exception. People with an addiction to a particular substance may commit illegal acts to satisfy their needs. While substance use disorder is common across the...