FAQs About Adopting a Child

If someone near or dear to you is arrested, you may find yourself in the position of needing to post bail before you can get them out of jail. If the magistrate or judge is unwilling to allow the arrestee to bail themselves out on personal recognizance, you may need some help posting the cash bail set by the court. In these situations, you may want to reach out to a bail bondsman in your area who will reach a financial arrangement with you to get your loved one out of jail immediately.

Payday loans can come in handy when desperate times call for desperate measures. If you are not prepared in advance for an emergency like a car repair or a late rent payment, you may have no choice but to take out one of these loans. If you have a payday loan and are considering a chapter 7 bankruptcy filing, you may be wondering if you can add that loan to your bankruptcy petition.

Parental alienation is sometimes a part of the divorce process. Not only can it be damaging to the relationship you have with your child, but it can make it difficult to successfully co-parent. If you suspect that your spouse is attempting to hurt your relationship with your child, here is what you need to know.  Is It Parental Alienation? It can sometimes be difficult to distinguish between the normal feelings a child experiences during a divorce and parental alienation.

Not everyone has the luxury of having the funds to hire a lawyer. But it isn't just the money, as there can be a lot of time caught up in a trial. So, if you are having a real estate dispute and you would like to try to avoid going to court, here's what you need to do: 1. Head Straight to the Source. Whether it is a neighbor that you are fighting over a property line with or a property assessor who believe wrongly assessed your property's condition, you should get all parties involved together and discuss the situation.

The typical arrest for driving under the influence, or DUI, occurs when you are pulled over by a police officer, but being checked for DUI at a roadblock or checkpoint is also a possibility. Anyone concerned about the issue of driving under the influence should be aware of these so-called "sobriety checkpoints." This article takes a closer look at this law enforcement tactic.   State Laws   State laws vary regarding sobriety checkpoints. At one time there was some disagreement about whether these types of stops violated search and seizure laws.

Did you know that there are different kinds of divorces? The type of divorce you choose has a big impact on how long it takes, how much it costs, and what you might be entitled to receive. Here's when you might want to choose each type of divorce. Your Spouse Did Something Horrible and You Want Revenge If your spouse did something horrible, like cheating, abuse, abandonment, or bigamy, you might want to file for a fault divorce.

Having trouble paying your bills and mortgage is stressful enough, but even more so when you are at risk of losing your house. Not only do you need to figure out other living arrangements, but a foreclosure can make a big hit on your credit history. There are some alternatives that might help you either save your house from foreclosure or at least save your credit. Request Alternative Payment Arrangements

The consequences of a criminal conviction are grave. Apart from the possibility of incarceration, you also have to live with a tarnished name for many years, possibly for the rest of your life. A first offender program is an alternative sentencing route that differs from a standard criminal conviction. It allows you to participate in activities designed to rehabilitate you and avoid traditional punishments. Here are some of the things you may be required to do as part of your first offender program: