If you've been arrested for a crime you didn't commit, you need to defend your legal rights. You have the right to an attorney who can help you present your case. After being wrongly accused of something myself, I learned quickly how to navigate the legal avenues to have my case dismissed. My attorney was a great resource for building the case, and because of my understanding of the law, it worked. I created this site to share what I learned along the way and some other great tips for others who have been wrongly accused and arrested for a crime.
Are you and your spouse currently considering splitting up? Is the split a mostly amicable one, but you're still working out the details? Although you might be wanting to handle everything yourselves, you should seriously consider getting a lawyer to help you with everything, even if you're not quite ready for a divorce. Some states require a legal separation for a period of time before they'll grant you a divorce. Although the separation may not be quite as serious as a divorce, there are still a number of reasons why you might want a lawyer to help you anyway. A few of the most important reasons include those listed below.
Custody arrangements: Until such time as you actually get a divorce, most states will consider that you and your spouse have equal custody rights. While this isn't always a problem, an issue might arise if one of you wants to go on vacation or to take a trip with the kids or if there is an issue at school. A separation agreement lawyer will help you and your current spouse come up with an arrangement that is as fair as possible for the both of you. This arrangement would then remain in effect until such time as the divorce is finalized.
Property division: Who gets to stay in the house or apartment while waiting for the divorce? Will the person who is living elsewhere still have to cover some or all of the home's expenses? These are all things that your separation agreement lawyer can help you to decide. The situation may change once you actually go through with the divorce, but having a clear separation agreement can help you to avoid messy and prolonged arguments in regards to who should get what and who is supposed to be living where.
Legally binding: An informal separation arrangement is not always considered legally binding. If you and your current spouse verbally agree that you should get the car, for instance, he or she could still turn around and sell the vehicle if his or her name is on the title and registration. A separation agreement lawyer will make sure that everything is legally binding on both sides so that neither party can have an unfair advantage over the other. Even if you had written the agreement down on paper, your state may still not consider it completely legally binding unless you have a lawyer at least review the agreement first.
Share27 January 2018
