Words From Patrick: Criminal Charges

Words From Patrick: Criminal Charges

I’m going to talk to you today a little bit about criminal law, specifically what to do if you feel like you are being investigated or are suspected of committing a crime. I know that it can be a little bit overwhelming if police are in your home or if you’ve...
Who gets the Family Dog?

Who gets the Family Dog?

Getting a divorce can be a stressful process, especially when there are children involved and custody is contested. But what happens to the family pets? This question is becoming increasingly more relevant. As of 2021, two out of every three American households...
Parental Kidnapping

Parental Kidnapping

Parental kidnapping occurs when one parent takes their child without the other parent’s consent. This happens in two ways: 1) a parent violates their custody agreement and takes off with the child; or 2) when there is no custody agreement, and one parent takes the...
Words From Patrick: Real Estate Transactions

Words From Patrick: Real Estate Transactions

Today, now more than ever, with websites like Trulia and Zillow, it is very easy to market your commercial or residential property. However, facilitating a real estate transaction is still a very complicated process.  Whether it’s straight-up purchases of...
Underage Drinking Law Relaxed in North Dakota

Underage Drinking Law Relaxed in North Dakota

While it is still illegal for underage individuals to drink, possess, or buy alcohol, a new underage drinking law was recently passed in North Dakota relaxing the penalties associated with the act. As of August 1, 2021, the penalty for minors changed from a Class B...