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Actor Robert DeNiro's long and storied career in film often features him in roles as a tough guy. Whether in Raging Bull, The Godfather: Part II or Meet the Fockers, he seemed like a man who could take care of business even when it got unpleasant. His real-life...
Are you married with children from a prior relationship? Do you worry what will happen to your children if you are in a fatal accident? Colorado fortunately allows Contractual Wills which can prohibit a change in beneficiaries after one spouse has passed. Contractual...
Critics have been loud in their complaints about law enforcement’s practice of selling a defendant’s asset. This most commonly happens when officers pull over drivers on suspicion of DUI and subsequently put the cars up for auction. The municipality then keeps the...
An easement is a term used when discussing property and ownership, but many do not understand how these agreements work. Technically speaking, it grants someone a right or use of a property that they do not own. A typical example of an easement would be a private road...
Overall divorce rates in the United States have gone down in recent decades. The phenomenon of “grey divorce,” however, is a notable exception to this downward trend. This label addresses couples over 55 years old who choose to split up, often after a long marriage...
Everyone makes mistakes. The unfortunate downside to making mistakes when you are a professional athlete is making national news. Such was the case when law enforcement pulled over former all-star baseball player Johnny Damon in a suburb of Orlando, Florida, on...
Those going through a divorce often experience a wide range of emotions. It usually includes optimistic moments when you dream of a new, more fulfilling life. It also often leads to feelings where you feel sadness or hurt that the relationship is over. With so many...
DNA has become an increasingly common source of evidence in criminal cases. Sometimes it provides proof that some were wrongfully prosecuted. In other cases, it has helped identify the guilty party years or decades after the crime was committed. However, defenses in...
The buying and selling of a home or real property often involve snags. Ideally, these can be negotiated or worked out by the two sides with help from real estate agents and attorneys. These can occur as the deal progresses, perhaps after the buyer brings in an...
It is common to arrest those accused of criminal activity immediately. Depending on the charges or the defendant, the accused may not have the option to post bail. So even though criminal trials may take years to get a conclusion, the defendant may remain in jail. In...
