The media has been abuzz lately with the news of Edward Snowden, a former NSA technical contractor who leaked classified United States’ information to the British news source, The Guardian. While he has recently been given short-term asylum by the Russian government, his future is unknown, with the United States hoping to secure his extradition and his ultimate sentencing on American soil. And while some may see him as a traitor, and others as a champion of transparency and democracy,…
When you commit yourself to a marital union, you also agree to enter into a legal relationship. Marriage binds you with rights and obligations. One of these legal obligations is to provide financial support to your spouse even after the relationship has ended. Spousal support, otherwise known as alimony, can be enforced either during your divorce or after the termination of your marriage. What is Alimony? Alimony refers to a sum of money that the husband or wife must provide…
You must defend what is lawfully yours. But the question is – to what extent? Does the ‘Stand Your Ground’ law give us freedom to protect ourselves as we see fit or does it give common people the license to kill, provoked or unprovoked? It is a crucial point of debate. The ‘Stand your Ground’ law is a self-defense law that allows people to protect what is rightfully theirs. It has been applied in some states to its fullest, where…
Families often undergo painful experiences especially when both parents decide to file for divorce. This decision has legal ramifications, which include child custody among other things. According to Utah State Courts, hiring a lawyer is not a legal requirement. What you only need to consider at this point though is that a reliable attorney can offer valuable guidance and legal support during the entire process. Your decision to seek legal assistance for child custody hearing will essentially depend on the…
Dealing with a separation or divorce from a spouse can be one of the most difficult times in your life. Each day may feel like a struggle as your devise a way to split up your possessions, settle your collective debts, and even discuss the unfortunate topic of child custody. And without the help of your best friend, you may as if you are going about the whole process alone and without any help at all. So instead of setting…