When you make the decision to divorce, you’ll have a lot of issues to deal with which you may never before have considered. And it’s natural to have questions when those issues arise. Property division invariably comes up, so understanding how the court will deal with...
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Determining custody and visitation in Virginia
When parents can no longer maintain their relationship, they often seek to separate or divorce. While this may be a healthy choice for them, it is not always an easy situation for the children to navigate. For some, the process of creating a custody and visitation...
Why would I want to consider mediating a dispute?
Businesses in the Shenandoah Valley will from to time get into disputes with other businesses and individuals, including customers, competitors and vendors or suppliers. There is also always a possibility of civil litigation within a business, such as, for example,...
Penalties for DWIs in Virginia
Individuals in Virginia and elsewhere will get behind the wheel of a motor vehicle in a wide range of conditions. Maybe one is ill and took an over-the-counter medication that has drowsy side-effects. It is possible that a person suffered an injury, is on prescribed...
Writing or adding to a will and how it impacts validity
In Virginia, estate planning is a fundamental aspect of being fully prepared for the future. Having a will details how a person’s property will be distributed and serves other important needs. However, a will might need to be updated from the time it is written and...
Truck accidents have risen since ELD requirement went into effect
Truck safety is a concern in Virginia and across the nation. This is no surprise given the damage that can result from a collision with one of these large, heavy, fast-moving vehicles. Government agencies like the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)...
Holiday crackdown leaves drivers vulnerable to tickets and arrest
The holiday season is a time for travel and visiting with family and friends. From late November through New Year’s, a significant number of people take to the roads and drive to their destination. When doing so, it is important to remember that law enforcement tends...
Virginia spousal support factors
When spouses decide to divorce, the spouse who needs financial assistance may have questions about spousal support. Spousal support is awarded in Virginia when it is necessary and it is intended to provide for the receiving spouse’s needs. Generally, it is awarded in...
What documents should be included in an estate plan?
Everyone should have an estate plan because an estate plan can protect the interests of the estate planners and can also protect their family and ensure they are cared for. Estate planners should know about the different estate planning tools that can help them...
What child custody arrangements are based on
Couples with children who are divorcing or in the middle of a custody dispute should be familiar with how child custody arrangements are determined and what they are based on. The short answer is that child custody is decided based on what is in the best interests of...
