The holiday season is a time for travel and visiting with family and friends. From late November through New Year’s, a significant number of people take to the roads and drive to their destination. When doing so, it is important to remember that law enforcement tends...
Pets are family members. When married couples get divorced, it is common for each to want Rover or Whiskers. In most instances, dogs and cats end up living with one fur-baby parent or another. It is always helpful when splitting couples comprehend how this ruling gets...
A construction project can be a lucrative endeavor for both real estate developers and contractors in the Shenandoah Valley. Construction projects are usually based on construction contracts. Having a good contract can help avoid problems down the road. What should...
Under state and federal law, there are different classes of drugs and, depending on how dangerous and addictive a substance is, it will be in a specific schedule (category) and the control over that particular substance will be regulated more stringently. In Virginia,...
When spouses decide to divorce, the spouse who needs financial assistance may have questions about spousal support. Spousal support is awarded in Virginia when it is necessary and it is intended to provide for the receiving spouse’s needs. Generally, it is awarded in...
In the Shenandoah Valley and across Virginia, the roads can be a dangerous place. There are times, however, when that risk is increased due to circumstances. One issue that places drivers, passengers, motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrians in jeopardy is daylight...
If you receive a conviction for driving under the influence in Virginia, you could lose your driving privileges. It is important to understand these penalties if you face a court date for a DUI charge. Review the possible license suspension consequences of a DUI...
Pet owners in Shenandoah Valley love their animal companions and view them as members of the family, so it may be distressing to learn your pet will be considered personal property rather than a family member with inheritance rights should you die. It is important to...
Everyone should have an estate plan because an estate plan can protect the interests of the estate planners and can also protect their family and ensure they are cared for. Estate planners should know about the different estate planning tools that can help them...
Couples with children who are divorcing or in the middle of a custody dispute should be familiar with how child custody arrangements are determined and what they are based on. The short answer is that child custody is decided based on what is in the best interests of...
