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In 2023, a significant change in Florida's custody laws changed how child custody cases are handled. Florida House Bill 1301, informally known as the "50/50 Presumption Law," shifts the starting point in custody decisions to assume that bot...
In 2022, more than 10,000 individuals were injured in motor vehicle accidents across Iowa, highlighting the prevalence and potential severity of car crashes in the state. When an accident involves a passenger, determining liability and navi...
In 2012, Colorado legalized recreational marijuana. This was mostly a good decision by the state. Prosecuting people for marijuana possession was exceedingly unpopular. A consistent trend throughout the country showed individ...
Not all bad outcomes during childbirth are viable legal cases in the United States. Childbirth has always had this potential downside risk, so we start off with some statistics.
Childbirth deaths in the USA numbered 1205 in 2021, acco...
If an individual involved in a car accident pursues an insurance claim or seeks judicial resolution, they will likely encounter detailed inquiries regarding their prior injuries and health status. While compensation will not be granted for ...
Michigan law allows police officers to confiscate cash or assets they believe have been gained through illegal means. Any type of property, including U.S. currency, can be seized and subject to forfeiture if law enforcement claims that it i...
An estate planning attorney can help young families that face different estate planning needs and challenges than those who have had a long life behind them. While established families may be concerned about what will happen to th...
No matter where you live, DUIs come with strict penalties. Rhode Island DUI laws are no exception to the rule. If you find yourself facing a DUI charge, there are a few things you should know. Understanding the process can make the situatio...
As we head into 2022, the effects of new legislation passed by the State of Texas in 2021 are beginning to come to fruition. The State has passed many bills addressing various matters, but one of the most drastic changes to existing legisla...
Unlike some states, South Carolina uses a graduated penalty range for drunk driving charges. A high BAC level boosts punishment, and the Palmetto State uses a 10 year "lookback" period for repeat offenders. For about the last 10 years, a th...
