While numerous auto manufacturers are moving toward fully autonomous vehicles in the future, they must reach that goal by clearing several technological advances. These high-tech safety features can include things like blind-spot monitoring, forward-collision warning...
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Can your child lose financial aid because of a drug conviction?
For many families, securing financial aid is the only way to make a child's dream of attending college a reality. If you are among them, you may have felt considerable relief after finding out your son or daughter would receive it. It is important to understand,...
What is a fiduciary duty?
Fiduciary duty is a term applied to you when someone designates you as the trustee of his or her trust or as the executor of his or her will, and therefore the administrator of his or her estate when (s)he dies. FindLaw explains that, in essence, “fiduciary duty”...
How can I provide for my child with special needs in a divorce?
Child custody issues during a divorce are tough to begin with and are compounded when you have a child with special needs. There are many additional considerations to factor into your planning and negotiations. Here is some information from the Special Needs Alliance...
What you should know about breathalyzers
If officers pull you over for alleged DUI, Virginia’s implied consent law requires you to submit to a breathalyzer test if the officers ask you to do so. Failure to do so likely will result in the immediate suspension of your driver’s license. As you likely already...
How to avoid common mistakes in estate planning
When done correctly, estate planning provides a level of confidence to a family. It ensures the assets of a person go to the designated beneficiaries and that money is not lost in the probate process. As with any area of law, though, common mistakes exist that have...
Filing a motor vehicle wrongful death lawsuit in Virginia
A legal action filed over the wrongful death of a loved one involved in a vehicle accident may provide some relief and help a family move forward. As noted on Virginia’s Legislative Information System website, the state’s laws require showing how another party's...
How can you find hidden assets during a divorce?
During a divorce, it is common for mistrust to develop between spouses. In the past, you may not have fathomed that your partner would hide assets from you. Now, you may be unsure. It is important that you are diligent and look for any hidden assets during a divorce;...
What are ways to avoid probate?
People who have concerns about their estates going through probate generally worry that their heirs will have to wait a while to receive their inheritance. You might also worry about the lack of privacy probate will afford your estate since wills become a part of the...
The Virginia driving record points system
Your driving record tells a story about your abilities as a driver. It shows whether you obey traffic laws or not. A judge can use it to assess whether you should continue driving when you go to court for a traffic incident. The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles...
