Legal Guides

Going to Denver Immigration Court Without a Lawyer: What 85% of Colorado Immigrants Face

Colorado has the worst immigration legal representation rate in the United States — 85% of immigrants appear in Denver immigration court without counsel. What you can do, what risks you face, and where to find help.

Colorado's New Spousal Maintenance Law (SB25-116): What Changed in August 2025

Colorado's spousal maintenance rules were significantly amended by SB25-116, effective August 6, 2025. What's new, how it affects existing orders, and what divorcing Coloradans need to know.

North Carolina Alienation of Affection: Suing the "Homewrecker" Who Broke Up Your Marriage

North Carolina is one of the last U.S. states allowing alienation of affection lawsuits. What you have to prove, what damages you can recover, and the pending SB 626 reform that would abolish the tort.

Illinois's 110-Overnight Rule: How Shared Parenting Affects Child Support

When a parent has the kids for at least 110 overnights per year in Illinois, child support changes. How the shared parenting multiplier works, why it matters, and the math behind it.

North Carolina's One-Year Separation Requirement for Divorce (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 50-6)

North Carolina requires couples to live separate and apart for a full year before divorce. What "separation" actually means, what counts as living apart, and the limited exceptions.

Georgia HB 1105 Explained: How Georgia's 2024 ICE Cooperation Law Affects Immigrants

Georgia's HB 1105 (effective July 1, 2024) requires sheriffs to cooperate with ICE detainers. What the law says, what 287(g) means in practice, and how it affects immigrant communities.

Arizona Dram Shop Law: Suing Bars and Restaurants for Drunk-Driving Injuries (A.R.S. § 4-311)

Arizona law lets you sue licensed alcohol sellers when over-serving a visibly intoxicated person causes injury or death. When the statute applies, what you have to prove, and the 2-year deadline.

Arizona's Expert Affidavit Requirement for Medical Malpractice (A.R.S. § 12-2603)

Before suing a doctor in Arizona, you need a preliminary expert affidavit. What it must say, who qualifies as an expert, when it's due, and why most cases get dismissed when this is missed.

Arizona Medical Liens: What Hospitals and AHCCCS Can Take From Your Settlement

Five kinds of liens can hit your Arizona personal injury settlement. Which are legal, which aren't (balance billing on AHCCCS recipients), and how to negotiate them down.

Arizona Slip and Fall Law: Premises Liability, the Open & Obvious Doctrine, and What You Have to Prove

When you can sue a property owner in Arizona for slip and fall injuries, the open-and-obvious defense, the special-aspects exception, and the 2-year deadline.

How to Serve Divorce Papers in Arizona: Methods, Costs, and What Happens If Your Spouse Won't Accept Service

Step-by-step guide to legally serving Arizona divorce papers. Process server vs. sheriff vs. service by publication, costs, time limits, and what to do if your spouse is dodging service.

Arizona Resolution Management Conference: What to Expect at Your First Family Court Hearing

Your Arizona Resolution Management Conference (RMC) is the gateway hearing of every contested divorce. What happens, how to prepare, and the orders the judge can enter.

Arizona's 180-Day Notice of Claim Deadline: How to Sue the State, County, or City Without Losing Your Case

A complete guide to A.R.S. § 12-821.01 — who it applies to, what your notice must say, where to serve it, the additional one-year deadline, and the common mistakes that have killed thousands of Arizona claims against government entities.

No-Fault Divorce in Canada: Federal Law, Provincial Process

Canada has had no-fault divorce under the federal Divorce Act since 1968. How the one-year-separation ground works, where adultery and cruelty still apply, and what each province actually does to process your file.

No-Fault Divorce in the United States: How It Works and Where It Doesn't

Every US state offers no-fault divorce in 2026, but the residency requirements, waiting periods, and how fault still shapes alimony and custody vary widely. A plain-language overview of how the process works and where it gets complicated.

The Marriage-Based Green Card Process: What to Expect From Filing to Approval

A US immigration attorney walks through the marriage-based green card process step by step — from filing the I-130 petition to the green card interview, including realistic timelines and the most common pitfalls that delay approval.

By Aldru Todd Aaron

Understanding the California Divorce Process: A Lawyer's Walk-Through

A California family law attorney walks through the divorce process: residency, the six-month wait, property division, and what to expect if your case is contested.

By Jennifer Park

How to Find a Personal Injury Lawyer (and What to Ask Before Hiring)

A practical guide to finding the right personal injury lawyer for your case — what credentials matter, what fees to expect, and the ten questions to ask in your free consultation.

What Is a Contingency Fee, and Should I Pay One?

How contingency fees work in personal injury and other plaintiff-side cases — typical percentages, what's negotiable, and when a contingency fee is and isn't a good deal.