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Divorce later in life is becoming more common
For young couples in the United States, divorce is becoming less common year after year. A big part of the reason for this is simply that people are waiting longer to get married. Your odds of divorce are far higher if you get married at 23 instead of 33, for example, so people waiting longer makes their relationships a bit more stable.
However, for those who are 50 years old and older, divorce rates are just going up. These are often referred to as gray divorce cases. This age group is the only one with a rising divorce rate.
Why does it happen?
There are a lot of reasons for these changes. Couples becoming empty-nesters will often spur divorce, for example. Couples will sometimes drift apart over time, as well. On top of that, a lot of the negative stigmas and perceptions about divorce have changed, so older couples may feel free to get a divorce in 2023 in a way that they haven't felt before.
3 possible defenses to assault charges
Assault charges carry heavy penalties in Maryland. You risk years in prison if convicted, depending on the nature of your charges and the circumstances of your offense. For instance, assault in the first degree carries up to 25 years in prison.
Therefore, it helps to mount a formidable defense against such charges to avoid the potential legal consequences. Beloware some common defenses to violent crimes like assault and battery.
Self-defense
Everyone has a right of self-defense, and you can legally use force to protect yourself, your property or others from imminent harm. However, for your self-defense claim to stand, the threat to your life or safety must have been in immediate or imminent danger, and the magnitude of your response must have been relative to the threat.
Consent
You may use consent in your defense if an individual voluntarily consented to a particular act on which your charges are based.
Why does the right attorney matter for a high asset divorce?
You're clearly headed for a divorce, and you know you need representation – but you may not realize the advantages of choosing an attorney who has successfully handled high asset cases in the past.
Divorce is rarely a simple, easy process – and that process gets even more complex when there's a lot to lose. Here's where experience can make all the difference:
When determining what counts as marital property
Both Maryland and Virginia are equitable distribution states, which means that the court focuses on dividing the marital property fairly, not equally. However, you can't even start to divide the marital estate until you've defined it – and that isn't always easy.
Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements may come into play, and couples may have inadvertently commingled their private funds, so you need someone who is experienced to help you have realistic financial expectations as you move forward.
While determining the value of various assets that can be divided
You also need someone who can help you better understand the choices you have so that you make sound financial decisions – and that starts with understanding the true value of different assets both before and after taxes.
¿Qué significa en Virginia la infidelidad en el matrimonio?
Descubrir que un cónyuge ha sido infiel es muy posiblemente uno de los golpes más fuertes. Si usted o un ser querido se encuentran en esta situación, y considera el divorcio como opción, es vital que sepa que cuenta con apoyo y que la ley tiene ciertas consideraciones bajo el contexto de adulterio.
La infidelidad y el divorcio "con culpa"
A pesar de que en Virginia se puede tramitar un divorcio "sin culpa", es decir, en donde no es necesario determinar una causa para solicitar la disolución del matrimonio, también existe el concepto "con culpa", que indica que hubo razones o motivos que motivaron la presentación de una demanda de divorcio. El adulterio es uno de ellos, e incluso está calificado como un delito menor clase 4, de conformidad con § 18.2-365, del Título 18.2. Crímenes y delitos en general, en lo relativo al Capítulo 8. Crímenes relacionados con la moral y la decencia.
Esta misma sección también proporciona un concepto de infidelidad, que se entiende como el contacto sexual que una persona tuvo con otra que no sea su cónyuge.
Contractor defense: Steps to take if you don't get paid
One of the most frustrating things about working as a contractor is the clients who don't pay. They might claim that they can't afford it or raise a dispute with you about the quality of the work that you don't feel is justified.
You deserve to be paid what you're owed for the work you've done — so here are some steps you can take to make things happen:
1. Talk to the client and try to negotiate
Maybe your client is waiting on payment from a third party before they can pay your invoice. If your invoice is late and you have a good relationship with the client that you'd like to protect, try talking to them and see if you can arrange a date for payment that is satisfactory to you. That way, you can preserve the long-term relationship.
2. Go back to your contract
As an independent contractor, federal laws that protect employees, unfortunately, do not cover you. The most powerful weapon you have in your arsenal is your contract, and it's where you should always start when facing a payment dispute. If your client ignores you or refuses to pay, you can use the contract as a means to take legal action. Review its terms to make sure you've complied with any dispute resolution procedures and for clarity on how to proceed.
Sucedió: Recibí una orden de deportación, ¿qué sigue?
Finalmente ocurrió. Usted o alguien a quien conoce y aprecia recibió una orden de deportación. Ahora más que nunca, es de vital importancia cuidar cada paso que da y saber qué es lo que puede esperar.
Como bien es sabido, la historia de vida y circunstancias de cada persona que enfrenta este proceso son únicas y definirán completamente cómo se podrá manejar su caso. A continuación, y a manera de guía general, presentamos algunas de las preguntas más comunes y posibles acciones que ofrece la autoridad respecto a una deportación.
¿Hay opciones?
Sí existen opciones que pueden aplicar bajo ciertas condiciones y que llevarían a iniciar o abrir otros procesos, por ejemplo:
- Puede ser candidato para pedir asilo por estar en peligro debido a sus afiliaciones políticas, raza o religión, entre otros motivos.
- Cuenta con familiares directos con residencia legal o que tienen la nacionalidad estadounidense. Estos familiares pueden ser padre, madre, o si usted es cónyuge o viudo(a) de un(a) ciudadano(a) estadounidense. De ser así, podría solicitar un ajuste de estatus migratorio.
Tips for creating custody arrangements
When you had a child, you didn't envision a time when you would have to create a child custody arrangement with your spouse. However, life didn't go exactly as you expected. Now you're working with your soon-to-be-ex-spouse to maintain the well-being of your child.
The problem is that people frequently don't know where to start when negotiating a child custody agreement. Here's what you should know:
Try to stay positive
It's often beneficial for a child if both parents work together to work out how they'll share custody. However, some children aren't so lucky. When determining a custody arrangement, it may be best to stay positive about the future and work alongside your co-parent.
Decide on who will have legal and physical custody
There are two kinds of custody: legal and physical. Legal custody focuses on a child's educational needs, dietary restrictions, religious upbringing and medical care. Physical custody is a parent's right to have parenting time with their child. Typically, both parents share legal and physical custody. However, parents can decide on – or ask the court to order – a different type of arrangement. For example, one parent might seek sole legal and/or physical custody.
Las mejores defensas contra cargos penales por manejar ebrio
Una condena criminal puede tener efectos negativos que siguen al condenado por toda la vida, cerrando puertas de oportunidad y haciendo que la vida sea mucho más difícil. Aun así, un acusado de un crimen no necesariamente va a ser condenado. Si usted fue acusado de manejar bajo los efectos de alcohol, tiene la oportunidad de presentar una defensa contra los cargos en la corte. Estas son algunas de las defensas más comunes contra cargos de conducción en estado de ebriedad.
Falta de sospecha razonable
Una defensa común contra los cargos penales es que la policía que paró al acusado no tenía sospecha razonable adecuada. La Constitución de los Estados Unidos requiere que la policía tenga una sospecha razonable de conducta criminal antes que puedan parar a alguien en la calle.
Para que sea legítima, la sospecha razonable tiene que ser basada en algo concreto. No puede ser basado solo en la intuición o una suposición.
Fallo del alcoholímetro
La policía usa una máquina que se llama un alcoholímetro, que mide el nivel de alcohol en el cuerpo basado en la exhalación. Los fiscales usan los resultados de estas examinaciones como evidencia en las acciones legales contra los acusados. Pero estas máquinas no son siempre confiables. Si hay un fallo, es posible que su abogado pueda desafiar la admisibilidad de esa evidencia (enlace en inglés).
No me pagaron por mi contrato de construcción. ¿Qué puedo hacer?
Es una verdad desafortunada que a veces un contratista lleva a cabo su trabajo de manera impecable, pero la entidad o persona que lo contrató demoran en cumplir con su lado del contrato. Estos contratistas dependen de un pagamento rápido para poder llevar adelante su pequeña empresa, y una demora de varias semanas o meses puede hacer mucho más daño a un contratista que a una empresa grande y establecida. En estas situaciones, ¿cuáles recursos legales tiene el contratista?
Hablar y negociar
Antes de empezar una acción legal o tomar otra acción drástica, vale la pena tratar de resolver el asunto de manera diplomática. Muchas veces, si el contratista pide una cita en persona con el cliente y les explica lo que el cliente le debe, el cliente está dispuesto a enmendar su error. A veces el cliente está tan ocupado que pagar al contratista es algo bajo en su lista de cosas que tiene que hacer, y se necesita un recordatorio para empujarlos a hacerlo una prioridad.
3 ways to stop a family member from drunk driving on the holiday
Many of the biggest holidays are coming up and many people are going to spend most of their time with family and friends. The holiday is the perfect time to spread good cheers, laugh, take a much-deserved break, eat delicious food and — as one of many people's favorite celebratory traditions — drink.
The holiday spirit can quickly get cut short when your family thinks driving home after a few drinks won't hurt anyone. Not only is driving while intoxicated one of the biggest dangers at the end of the year but it can lead to major legal fines if your family member is caught. How can you keep your family safe during the holiday? Here are some ideas:
Find a designated driver
One of the best ways to avoid a DWI or DUI (depending on your state) is to plan ahead. Having someone assigned as a designated driver could prevent your family from driving under the influence. However, you may find it hard to find a designated driver who isn't celebrating the festivals - unless they're a non-drinker - causing your plans to go downhill.
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