The criminal justice system has two types of juries. You might hear about the trial jury often, but you likely only hear about the grand jury in very serious cases on the news. You might not realize how these differ, but knowing a bit about this can help you if you...
Month: June 2019
Dealing with invisible brain injuries: “You seem fine”
One of the most emotionally trying difficulties that people deal with after a brain injury is simply that it seems like no one really understands what they're dealing with or how it has changed their life. It's hard for them to connect with people. They can't find...
Prepare your single life with the decisions you make in divorce
Many things happen when you decide to divorce, but they aren't going to all impact you in the same way as another person. When you are going through this situation, you need to think carefully about what you are going to do because your emotional state can have some...
When is a rant really a threat?
The First Amendment has long been a crucial part of the American culture, history, and judicial system. The First Amendment protects our right to say what we think and feel, with a few stipulations that involve protecting the rights of other citizens around us. One of...
Social media activity to avoid during a divorce
Social media is part of our cultural landscape. When initiating a divorce, you should avoid sharing the most private and intimate thoughts and details with your social network.You cannot get a post back from Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or another social media...
Divorce after abuse is going to be a challenge, but you can do it
Staying in an abusive relationship is hard, and it is unsafe. Trying to leave is often met with resistance of various types. Not only might you have to contend with your spouse's reactions when you make the decision to leave, you also have to deal with your own...