Did you know that roughly 49% of US couples live with a partner who has different religious beliefs? Married or not, having a child with a partner who doesn’t share your religion can be a complicated topic. Which faith will you teach your child? Can there be an acceptable compromise for both parents? 

As of 2021, approximately 18% of parents in the U.S. opted to stay home to tend to their young children, leaving one parent as the primary breadwinner. However, with over 3.6 million births every year, many mothers have to return to work and support their families after their maternity leave is up. 

Loose hair, blood tests, fingerprints — all of these are well-known vessels for obtaining DNA samples used by law enforcement. But have you ever considered the DNA you leave on everyday trash? Every time you throw trash away in a public receptacle, the police have free reign to “surreptitious DNA collection,” which means they can collect DNA from garbage without consent. 

As the weather gets warmer, more cars are on the road. And unfortunately, not everyone follows the rules of the road. In 2022, the main auto fatalities in Arkansas were due to lack of a seatbelt or other restraint (45%), driving under the influence of alcohol (24%), and speeding (22%). 

If you can think of a hypothetical legal question, it’s highly likely that a seasoned attorney has experienced or researched a similar court case. From pet custody agreements to splitting stuffed Beanie Baby toys, family court judges and divorce lawyers have seen almost everything. So what would happen if a soon-to-be ex spouse wins big on the lottery? 

It was the shot heard around the world: on December 4th, 2024, UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot by a masked assailant in Manhattan. Law enforcement quickly sprung into action, asking for the nation’s help identifying the suspect. A few short days later, while eating at a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania, Luigi Mangione was spotted by a customer, who called the police. Upon arriving on the scene, Mangioni was promptly arrested.

Winter continues to rage on across the country, with dangerous ice storms and treacherous driving conditions — especially in Arkansas. Although warmer weather is forecasted for the future, now is a crucial time to remind everyone of the importance of being prepared for anything mother nature may throw our way. 

The day has come, the dreaded jury duty summons arrived in your mailbox. Some people go their whole life without a jury summon, while other people feel like they receive summons frequently. Whether you’re in the former or the latter, serving on a jury is an important civic duty for Americans. 

Lively vs Baldoni

Defamation, extortion, sexual harassment — the heated legal battle between director/actor Justin Baldoni and his “It Ends With Us” co-star, actress Blake Lively, has escalated rapidly over the last month. Although their court case will begin in March 2026, this multi-million dollar lawsuit has dominated the news cycle recently, with both parties releasing their version of the truth. 

Have you ever had the feeling of being watched? Perhaps it’s just your imagination…. or could it be your intuition? Without solid evidence, it’s hard to say. The U.S. legal system doesn’t work off intuition — the judge and jury are looking for cold-hard proof and facts that demonstrate that you are experiencing harassment from the defendant.

For many people around the globe, Valentine’s Day is the moment to make romantic commitments. From becoming an “official” dating couple to making a promise to legally wed, Valentine’s Day provides an opportunity for couples to make a leap from casual to committed.

Have you ever played the telephone game? One person starts with a simple phrase and passes it along to the next person in line. Eventually, the words are misheard or misremembered, leaving the last person in line with a completely new phrase, rather than the original sentence.