If you are facing legal problems in connection with criminal charges for the first time in your life, you might be feeling anxious, stressed and somewhat afraid. These are all normal reactions to being arrested and charged with a crime. You'll be glad to know that in...
When does a South Dakota court grant sole child custody?
Like all South Dakota parents, one of your primary duties is to protect the safety and well-being of your children. If you believe a particular situation is placing a child at risk, you do what you can to protect him or her. Sometimes, such as when you are navigating...
Worried about your medical license after a DUI?
If you think back to your time in medical school and all of the years and effort you put into studying and learning and preparing for a career in medicine, there may have been multiple occasions where you wondered if you'd make it through. Earning a license to...
What can you do if you suspect hidden assets during divorce?
Divorce is going to bring significant financial changes to your life, and you will want to do everything possible to ensure that the terms of your final order are fair and reasonable. In order to accomplish this goal, it is critical that both spouses honestly complete...
4 back-to-school tips for co-parents in divorce
You hopefully have been enjoying summer break with your kids, even if your family has experienced a major life change since school let out. Perhaps during this summer you decided that you’d rather move on in life than stay in an unhappy marriage. It’s not uncommon for...
How to help your adult children if you divorce
When you were a South Dakota newlywed, you may have been in your 20s or 30s. As you were raising children together, you and your spouse may have felt like the days were long but the years were flying by. Now, several decades later, all of your kids are grown and...
The SCRA protects military parents in divorce
As a member of the U.S. military who also happens to be a parent, you’ve no doubt encountered challenges throughout your service as you try your best to fulfill your military duties and obligations to your family, as well. You might relate to other South Dakota...
5 reasons teenagers drink alcohol underage
If you’re the parent of a juvenile who’s currently having legal problems, you might be feeling overwhelmed and in need of outside support. In particular, if police took your son or daughter into police custody for suspected drunk driving, the legal road ahead may be...
Potential home and mortgage issues in divorce
In 2019, 2.6 married couples out of every 1,000 in South Dakota decided to go their separate ways. In some cases, spouses sold their homes while, in others, one spouse took over the mortgage and kept living in the home shared during the marriage. If you’re counting...
Drug crime charges after false positive
If a South Dakota police officer pulls you over in a traffic stop, it’s understandable that you might have anxiety or feel nervous. It’s always best to remain as calm as possible and to pay close attention to everything that is said and done as the events unfold. If...
