The U.S. Mail promises delivery regardless of the weather conditions, and this applies even in Alaska where winter weather can be very unforgiving. Interfering with the U.S. Mail delivery in any instance is considered a crime, including removing and opening mail from...
Anchorage Legal Issues Blog
Does your child need bailing out after a DUI?
You may be the type of person who would help a friend or family member no matter the time of day or night. You may have told your children to call you at any hour with no questions asked if they ever needed your help. Still, you may have felt a tightening in your...
Don’t let divorce ruin your health
Are you one of many Alaska residents who will be navigating divorce in 2020? Whether your marriage lasted less or more than 10 years, the decision to file a petition in court to end your relationship may be one of the most life-changing decisions you'll ever make. The...
Will you be helping your kids cope with divorce in 2020?
A new year has begun and you might be among thousands of other people in Alaska who have certain goals in mind for 2020. If one of them happens to be filing for divorce, you might also have numerous concerns regarding your children's ability to cope. Divorce is never...
Pet nup is a new term in family law
When one thinks of family, parents, children and grandparents often come to mind. Increasingly, that picture includes family pets as integral members of the familial unit in Alaska. As such, if a divorce is contemplated, not only may child custody become an issue, but...
Gun crime suspect has right to criminal defense
Anchorage is no stranger to the increased gun violence that seems to be pervading Alaska and much of the rest of the country. A shooting at an area hotel resulted in the death of one person. Police are searching for two people in connection with the incident....
What challenges will you face in divorce as a woman?
Even before you file the paperwork, you know as a woman that your divorce will come with challenges that will affect many areas of your life. The financial adjustments you will have to make can be significant and far-reaching, and it's in your best interests to ensure...
Criminal defense can be a help in the face of drug charges
Alaska may be far removed from the lower 48 in the geographic sense, but it is not far removed from sharing many of the same problems. One of these problems involves the illegal drug trade. A recent case implicated a 71-year-old man in the illegal trafficking of...
Accused facing drug charges entitled to criminal defense
While Alaska may be geographically removed from the lower 48 states of the country it does share some of the same problems. Among these is the ongoing struggle against illegal drugs. The police force in Alaska strives to maintain order and reduce the crime that can...
Can you keep your full 401k in your divorce?
Your divorce proceedings in Anchorage are sure to be a challenge. Even if you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse go into them having gotten over any bitterness associated with your separation, there will almost certainly be points where the two of you disagree. Both of you...

