Intent plays a critical role in the criminal justice system. For some crimes, it can make the difference between what charges a person faces. For example, under Delaware law, first-degree murder requires intent, but second-degree murder does not. Intent, in this...
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What is the role of intent in criminal justice?
Dealing with a stonewalling ex-spouse during your divorce
Divorce is a challenging process, and it becomes even more difficult when one party refuses to communicate or cooperate. This behavior, known as stonewalling, can exacerbate emotional stress and complicate the divorce proceedings. If your ex-spouse is stonewalling...
4 signs that a married couple is likely headed for divorce
Though many people in Wilmington turn to horoscopes and psychics to try to predict the future, nothing has been proven to know what will happen before it happens. Still, when somebody experiences a major life event, other people often can point to signs that the event...
When property division is not as simple as it appears
Property division can be a contentious and stressful aspect of divorce. If you and your spouse can not agree on how to split up marital assets, a judge must decide for you. Although Delaware has laws that define marital and separate property, the distinction may not...
Ways a DUI can negatively impact your life
Drunk driving is against the law. It is similarly forbidden to do drugs and get behind the wheel. Inebriated drivers are always more prone to having accidents. Less understood are the consequences of having a DUI on your record. A desire to avoid them should be enough...
Can you modify your Delaware child support agreement?
If a child support order was part of your divorce, a judge may have taken many factors into account when settling on payment amounts. In addition to your income and your spouse’s income, the court likely considered your children’s specific needs and how you share...
What to do after getting a DUI
Getting arrested for driving under the influence can be a devastating experience. If you are facing a DUI, you can expect to receive stiff fines, mandated alcohol education courses, possible jail time, and even the possibility of getting your license taken away. Here...
Making divorce a faster process
If you are looking to divorce your spouse, you may find that the process is long and arduous. For one, you and your spouse must endure at least six months of separation before starting the official process in Delaware. Then you have to hope that the court is not...
What are the penalties for repeat DUI offenses?
In an ideal world, when a person gets a driving under the influence conviction, that person learns their lesson and never repeats that mistake. In the real world, about one-third of all drivers arrested for DUI are repeat offenders. In the state of Delaware, the...
The difference between legal and physical custody
Divorce is difficult, particularly when there are children involved. Parental cooperation and calendar coordination become more important than ever and perhaps more stressful for everyone. Once a custody arrangement is in place, following it until the children are...
