If spouses are constantly struggling to resolve problems in their marriage, one or both may feel that it is no longer worth the fight. This kind of turning point occurs in many Alaska households, as well as in marriages throughout the country. If a spouse determines...
Anchorage Legal Issues Blog
3 ways to protect finances in a divorce
If you will be negotiating a settlement through the Alaska family court system before this year comes to a close, you no doubt have numerous financial issues on your mind. Especially if you are a parent, it is only natural to be concerned about your children's...
Whistleblowers spur theft investigation
Investigators in Juneau say they received information from whistleblowers regarding alleged crimes that were taking place in a hospital there. The information was enough to compel hospital officials to request an investigation. This led to a senior-level employee's...
Alaska police accuse woman of driving a stolen vehicle
Law enforcement authorities in Alaska often receive reports of stolen vehicles, but that does not necessarily mean that every report turns out to be true. When police get such calls, they typically document the information. If a police officer makes a traffic stop and...
Avoid back-to-school child custody stress
If this is your children's first back-to-school season since you finalized your divorce, you can expect to encounter some challenges in the coming school year. Having a solid co-parenting plan in place can help mitigate stress and enable your children to maintain a...
Alaska man in jail on drug and weapons charges
A man traveling to a rural area in Alaska never made it to his destination. An incident recently occurred at an airport that brought his travel plans to a halt. The man was taken into police custody and has since been accused of drug and weapons crimes. Police say...
Alaska man’s death leads to criminal charges
An incident took place in Alaska earlier this year that has landed a man behind bars as a suspect in another man’s death. Police say they felt compelled to interview the man in question after a woman provided certain information to them regarding injuries the decedent...
Alaska police respond to call for “shots fired”
There is a dirt road in Alaska that is home to numerous people whose desire to live “off the grid” led them there. One man, in particular, will now have an opportunity to present a criminal defense after police arrested him in response to a call they recently received...
Prenup challenged in Valerie Bertinelli’s divorce
Rock and roll enthusiasts in Alaska may remember when former TV sitcom star Valerie Bertinelli was married to Van Halen’s lead guitarist Eddie Van Halen. The two divorced, however, and, sadly, the iconic musician died of a stroke in 2020. Since 2011, Bertinelli has...
Different factors can affect your BAC levels in different ways
After pulling an Alaska driver over for suspected drunk driving, law enforcement will do specific things in order to determine whether additional steps are necessary. This includes the administration of field sobriety tests and possibly the administration of a...