If you’re getting ready to end your marriage, you probably want to know what to expect as you work through the dissolution process. There are several ways to go about divorce if you file in Alaska. However, generally speaking, there are six main steps in the...
People accused of crimes often carry that stigma with them their entire lives. Besides the criminal punishment they may have to fulfill if convicted, society tends to harshly judge those with a criminal record. One man here in Alaska could be dealing with that very...
When one parent in Alaska is unable to make child support payments to the other, it is sometimes for an understandable reason. Perhaps that parent has recently lost employment or experienced a health crisis. There are also instances where a parent chooses not to pay...
This festive time of year often means celebrations with family, friends and loved ones. Alcohol is often a part of these celebrations. Police are well aware of this fact and may be watching for signs of what they assume is impaired driving. Alaska’s Department of...
While out driving your car, Alaska police pulled you over and asked you to submit to breath testing. You complied because you felt you had no other option. You failed the Breathalyzer test, which resulted in your arrest. Now you're facing charges for driving under the...
When someone is accused of a crime and there seems to be ample evidence to support conviction, it can feel like a hopeless situation. Having a criminal record can impact numerous areas of a person’s life, from employment to housing to one’s personal life. However,...
When a celebrity gets a divorce, people may assume that a high amount of assets and fame makes the entire process easier. The truth is that ending a marriage can be just as difficult emotionally for someone famous as it may be for anyone. Singer and talk show host...
There are many different types of families today, including those where two parents are not in a relationship with one another. It may be necessary for those parents to have a formal agreement that outlines how they will handle the care of their shared children, often...
Every year, numerous Alaska residents find themselves victims of violence in their own homes, at the hands of a loved one. Every year, many of them suffer in silence because they believe there is no real help out there for them, or they are too scared to ask for it....
Getting arrested for driving under the influence is not an uncommon event. However, that doesn’t mean that the criminal justice system won’t aggressively pursue the charges. Someone convicted of a DUI could face jail time, fines and have his or her license suspended....
