You don't need to fail a field sobriety test or have a measurable blood alcohol level that is over the legal limit to be arrested under suspicion of driving while impaired. People can be arrested for DUI just because there is a strong odor of alcohol on their breath. An officer of the law needs only circumstantial evidence to arrest a driver who is suspected of drinking and driving; but you can still be exonerated and end up with no convictions on your criminal record if the evidence didn't prove you were doing anything wrong.

If you are the custodial parent, meaning you are the parent who has the children most days of the month, then you will want to consider applying through the courts for a child support order. Even if you feel as though you earn a sufficient amount of income, the children have a right to be financially supported by both of their parents. By having a support order entered through the courts, you will be able to make sure that the non-custodial parent remains legally obligated to do his or her part.

As if getting injured in a car wreck was not bad enough, turns out that your actions (or lack thereof) after the wreck could put your ability to get a nice settlement check in total jeopardy. If you think this is a good time to just sit back and let the insurance company handle every aspect of your claim, you are in for a big surprise. Read on to learn about these important issues that deserve your attention after your accident.

You can stop an ongoing divorce, but the circumstances of the divorce will determine how easy it is. Here are some of the potential complications that you may have to deal with. For example, stopping your divorce may not be easy if: You Did Not Initiate It Normally, the person who can stop an ongoing divorce without a fuss is the person who filed for it in the first place. In such a case, you may not even have to consult your spouse.

As a working adult, you will probably encounter several different employers in your lifetime and you will likely have a lot of different work experiences. While most of the time everything will be smooth sailing, there can be situations that come up that leave you wondering f you should contact an employment lawyer. There are definitely times that warrant the intervention of an employment lawyer and court system because you have been treated unfairly as as a wage earner.

Owning and operating a small business can feel like one of the greatest accomplishments of your life, but it's essential that you're also prepared to deal with the associated challenges. As a small business owner, you're likely to be faced with legal challenges that you may never have considered, so it's important that you have a strong relationship with your attorney that will allow you to navigate those waters. Below, you'll find a guide to some questions you should be sure to ask your small business attorney.

Insurance companies can rely on a number of factors to deny a workers' compensation claim. Alcohol and drug use are two factors that are commonly relied on. Even though winning your claim will be more challenging, testing positive for alcohol use does not necessarily mean that you will be denied benefits. If you were injured on the job and had alcohol in your system, here is what you need to know.  

A Chapter 13 bankruptcy filing can provide you with relief from your debts. During a period of three to five years, you are required to pay off some or all of the debts that were included in your filing. Crafting a solid repayment plan is important because if you fail to do so, it could be rejected by the courts. Before filing your proposed plan with the bankruptcy court, here is what you need to know: