Drunk driving is a serious threat to everyone on the roads in the United States. No matter how old the driver is, who is driving or where he or she is from, the reality is that getting behind the wheel while intoxicated puts lives at risk.It's because of the risks...
Month: March 2018
Sometimes, victims are accused of domestic violence
Verbal abuse is a kind of domestic abuse. It's one form that has the potential to lead to physical violence, but it doesn't necessarily result in physical violence every time.Verbal abuse can be just as painful as a physical attack, and it can have lasting...
How does an adoption affect you?
Adoption impacts people in many ways. The children get to live in a supportive home environment. The parents get to bring home children they've wanted to have in their lives. It's true that adoption has many benefits, but it also has some stressful factors to...
When should you worry about child custody?
If you plan to go through with a divorce, one of the very first things you have to do is devise a child custody and visitation plan. Your child must come first during your divorce, even if you feel there are more pressing matters than his or her immediate...
Priorities can change for older couples facing divorce
It is a major event to end a marriage that spans two or three decades -- or more -- but some seniors tend to view divorce differently than they would have at age 40 or even 50. With time, priorities change. There are new vistas to contemplate along with new concerns....
Fight an aggravated DUI if you’re placed under arrest
An aggravated DUI is not the same as a typical DUI charge, because it means you're driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) well above the limit of .08 percent. Typically, the aggravated limit is between two and three times higher than .08 percent, making it...
DUIs impact drivers from all walks of life: What you need to know
DUIs are clearly dangerous. Everyone is aware that drunk driving can kill, and most people know that driving when they're intoxicated makes them react more slowly and less likely to respond to hazards in the roadway. Despite that, people do still get behind the wheel...