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....
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Costs and preferences when pre-planning your funeral
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...
3 tips for staying safe around hazmat vehicles
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...
Who retains custody of the family dog in a Virginia divorce?
Divorce involves the breaking of a union, oftentimes one that has existed for a significant amount of time. This means it also involves splitting the belongings of a shared life. While dogs are much beloved companions rather than possessions, this includes them too....
Traffic stops are down but racial disparities still exist
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...
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...
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...
