An estate plan is a critical element of financial planning. It ensures the fulfillment of your wishes for distributing your assets after your demise. As part of an estate plan in Virginia, appointing a guardian is vital if you have minor children or dependents who...
Alimony, also known as spousal support, refers to money paid by one spouse to another following a divorce. In Virginia, the type of alimony awarded depends on the circumstances of the divorce. These are the different types of alimony in Virginia. 1. Temporary alimony...
College often provides more freedoms than students are used to. But university students are not immune from the serious consequences that can accompany an arrest or other dealings with law enforcement. Students should know their rights when dealing with campus police...
Dealing with a car crash may leave you with more than a damaged vehicle and a bad day. The crash itself may have left your body with damage that is not apparent in the time immediately afterward. Underlying injuries include some with severe and life-threatening...
Few things in life can interrupt an otherwise pleasant day faster than a car accident. If you suffer a serious injury in the wreck, your entire year can get off-track. Luckily, you might be eligible for substantial financial compensation for your injuries and other...
Tortious interference occurs when a third party interferes in a relationship between two other parties. It often happens in business when someone causes someone else to break a contract. There are some key points to showing tortious interference occurred, but if you...
Dividing assets, debts and children on your way to a final divorce decree can create stress and foster resentment that lingers for years later. You can mitigate and relieve some of these complicated feelings by understanding how the court will handle the split....
Many people who are not well acquainted with what estate planning entails think that estate planning equals a signed, valid will or a trust. Actually, there is much more to estate planning than just having a will or a trust. In fact, there are several different...
When you and your family sit down to discuss your estate plans, it is important to understand your preferences at each step of the process. This may include knowing who you wish to pass your property on to or how you wish to approach financial and medical powers of...
If you follow the headlines, you are probably familiar with a recent motor vehicle accident involving a vehicle that was carrying hazardous materials in Arizona. According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety, the truck accident resulted in a lengthy...
