Fatigued driving is a significant road safety concern. It's crucial to understand the causes of driver fatigue and the limitations of short-term solutions in combating this issue. One primary cause of fatigued driving is a lack of adequate sleep. In today's fast-paced...
Year: 2023
Unique considerations in “gray divorce”
What should If you’re considering or preparing for divorce after several decades of marriage, you’ve likely heard the somewhat unfortunate term “gray divorce” that’s used when couples in their 50s or older divorce. Although the term is used regardless of how long a...
What are potential signs of drunk driving?
Before a traffic stop, police officers need to have a lawful reason to stop a vehicle. An officer cannot conduct stops at random, for instance, administering breath tests to see if they can find an impaired driver by mere chance. The officer needs a valid reason to...
2 massive expenses victims with brain injuries sometimes face
Did you know that even a so-called mild concussion is a traumatic brain injury (TBI)? The truth is, it is often impossible to predict how a brain injury may affect individual patients, even among those who acquired the injury in similar circumstances, such as a...
Why don’t more people sign marital agreements?
A marital agreement is a legal contract couples can sign to set some parameters on their relationship. The intent of a marital agreement is to establish each spouse's financial obligations and what would happen should there eventually be a divorce. Marital agreements...
4 common financial disputes in marriage
Many couples have frequent conversations about how finances are used. These conversations can become arguments if both spouses in a marriage do not agree on a matter. If a financial issue is not resolved or gets out of hand, then it can spell disaster for a marriage....
The truth about driving reaction times
Many tailgaters have no idea that they’re doing anything wrong. They do not understand what a proper following distance should look like or what their reaction time really is. They may believe that they have plenty of space because they think they can react quickly if...
Is property the most common problem in divorces?
Divorce is a challenging time for everyone involved, and it can take a physical, mental and emotional toll on anyone going through it. Balancing the legal aspects of divorce, including court hearings, with your everyday responsibilities, can make you feel constantly...
Can co-parenting therapy help you make your parenting plan work?
Negotiating a parenting plan that’s in your child’s best interests is a critical part of divorce. Making it work, however, can be a challenge. That’s particularly true in the early months of co-parenting. Residual animosity and distrust from the end of your marriage...
3 myths about divorce that need to be dispelled
Many people want to protect their assets from a possible divorce. One option is to make and sign a prenuptial agreement that would help instruct how assets are divided in a divorce. Prenups are very useful legal documents. However, many people make prenups because...