Shenandoah Valley Legal Blog
Who gets the family dog in a divorce?
Your divorce takes a toll on every aspect of your life. It can affect your personal, financial and your family life. Virginia divorces are among the most stressful life events that a person can face. Among splitting finances, assets and even discussions of child...
What happens during your first DUI stop?
If you are away from home at college, for the first time in your life, then it stands to reason that there is a lot that you do not know. It should be an exciting time! Unfortunately, if you are subject to a DUI stop, it may turn into a stressful, overwhelming time....
3 common mistakes to avoid during and after divorce
You are only human, and it is natural that you make some mistakes when undergoing a complicated and unfamiliar process. However, mistakes during the divorce process can end up costing you dearly. Fortunately, you can benefit from the experiences of others in learning...
Understanding how to approach the aftermath of a car accident
A collision can take place under a variety of circumstances, and dealing with the fallout of such an incident can be an exceedingly stressful task. Unfortunately, such an incident can happen in the blink of an eye, and even a minor collision could leave you feeling...
The poverty danger for gray divorced women
Divorce is one of those experiences that many people recognize can leave both spouses struggling financially, at least in the short term. For Virginia women, however, the impact may be even worse than for men, especially among people who get divorced after the age of...
Field sobriety test inaccuracy rates
If you have recently been arrested for suspected drunk driving in Virginia, you are likely scared and wondering how you can defend yourself and protect your rights. It can feel like you have no voice at these times but it is important to remember that you do. One...
Implied consent and chemical test refusals
If you are like a lot of people in Virginia, you may know that one element involved in an arrest for alleged drunk driving is testing that can chemically measure the blood alcohol content in your system. Field sobriety tests are not able to provide any measurement of...
What if you want to move away after your divorce?
Among the more difficult aspects of a divorce is moving on from the memories of your relationship with your ex-spouse. Oftentimes, doing so may prompt you to want to move away from Harrisonburg. There are may be scenarios where you are asked to relocate as a condition...
How do you handle a traffic stop?
A police car in your rearview mirror is seldom a good thing. If you are lucky, you will receive a warning for a mechanical issue on your vehicle. More likely, however, the officer is about to inform you of an infraction or violation that may result in anything from a...
4 killed in Virginia church van crash
Members of a Baptist church in Shiloh, Virginia, are in shock following news that four members of their choir are dead after a pickup truck allegedly rear-ended their van last Wednesday. Eleven choir members were traveling to another church for a revival...
