Estate plans take time to design. A common misconception about estate planning is that it is a one-time deal. Contrarily, it is an ongoing process that people will revisit and modify throughout their life. While having a strategic plan for the future is an excellent...
If you have kids, it is especially important to pay close attention to family law issues while working through your divorce and manage any hardships that arise later on with care. From child custody to support, multiple facets of family law involve children and affect...
Interstates 81, 66 and 64 are major routes through the Shenandoah Valley. Accordingly, every time you drive on one of these highways, you are likely to encounter dozens or even hundreds of commercial vehicles. You may also have to contend with speeders and...
If you are under the age of 21 and you drive or you are the parent of a teen driver, it is crucial to understand underage drunk driving laws and the penalties associated with these charges. In Virginia, drivers under 21 face harsh repercussions as a result of DUI...
Dispute may be an unavoidable part of business ownership, but litigation does not have to be. Savvy business owners are aware that litigation is time-consuming and expensive. Not to mention, litigation can completely ruin otherwise valuable business contacts and it...
Parental alienation is an issue that plagues many divorcing parents. Whether it is due to bitterness or misplaced good intention, the end result is the same. Your child could end up suffering from long-term consequences as a result. Thus, you need to act fast once you...
After your death, your loved ones may have to navigate a probate process that involves proving your will and administering your estate. In Virginia, the probate process may prove long, complex and costly, but there are certain estate planning steps you may be able to...
Seat belt syndrome is the name doctors assign to many injuries a seat belt may cause in a car accident. Even if you have a low-speed collision, your body may push against your seat belt. The impact may cause a belt-shaped bruise across your torso. Seat belt syndrome...
There are moves all over the country to legalize marijuana. Many states have legalized it for medical use. A growing number of states are legalizing it for recreational use. Virginia is one of those states currently working toward complete legalization of the drug, ...
Divorce is hard enough on its own, but if you have children the situation often becomes eminently more complex. Particularly if your ex-spouse is a narcissist or has some other combative personality disorder, the idea of moving forward in a joint custody situation...
