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....
The choice to get a divorce is often not an easy one, even when everyone involved agrees that it is for the best. Though many people understandably think about the emotional fallout of divorce, financial aspects are often overlooked. In particular, a person’s credit...
When people are charged with a more serious crime, especially one that may involve violence, they may not realize what they’re up against. If they’re found guilty, punishment from the criminal justice system can range from probation to significant time in prison....
