In March 2021, Virginia lawmakers passed a law that made it illegal for police officers to stop drivers for minor offenses, such as broken taillights. The goal of the law was to reduce racially motivated traffic stops. Since the law passed, the number of traffic stops...
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Reviewing four important steps to take after a vehicle crash
No one intends to become involved in a traffic accident, but things happen, and it is best to have a plan for dealing with the unexpected. Here are four important steps to take after a vehicle collision. 1. Move to safety First things first. You need to check yourself...
What should you do with the family home in your divorce?
Untangling your marriage during the divorce process can be a difficult task. While there are certainly financial considerations that come into play, there are also emotional components that can impact how you address key legal issues, including property division. But...
Wording plays an important part in construction contracts
Every construction project should begin with a written contract that identifies the project and explains the work requirements. The wording of the contract is critical not only to ensure the success of the project but also to protect the contractor against liability....
Who is legally responsible for sun glare accidents?
If you have driven the I-81 corridor recently, you have undoubtedly experienced some extreme sun glare. While sunny days usually make you happy, sun glare can make it virtually impossible to see other vehicles. Even worse, it can cause or contribute to a potentially...
How can you coparent effectively with your ex?
The divorce process likely brought on changes that affected nearly every area of your life, from your finances to where you live. One of these major changes may have involved sharing parenting time with your former spouse. In 2020, according to the Centers for Disease...
When do authorities have the right to search your car?
When a law enforcement official pulls your car over in Virginia, he or she may ask for your permission to look around your vehicle. What the law enforcement official may not tell you when making this request is that you may, depending on the situation, maintain the...
How can you make ends meet after your accident?
Are you facing financial woes in the aftermath of a serious car accident? If so, you’re probably looking for any sort of relief that you can find. But figuring out where to turn for help can be complicated and confusing, especially at a time when you’re just trying to...
A basic estate plan should have these 3 components
When a Pennsylvania resident dies without an estate plan, it creates certain challenges. It typically delays the distribution of an individual’s assets, and it may, too, raise the chances of inheritance conflicts arising. It may, too, mean that the deceased...
What is “birdnesting?”
Divorces are as unique as families are. No two families go through the exact same divorce, which means that the exact same solutions will not work for all families, either. One living arrangement that many divorcing families engage in is “birdnesting.” According to...