College often provides more freedoms than students are used to. But university students are not immune from the serious consequences that can accompany an arrest or other dealings with law enforcement. Students should know their rights when dealing with campus police...
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Essential elements of an estate plan in Virginia
Many people who are not well acquainted with what estate planning entails think that estate planning equals a signed, valid will or a trust. Actually, there is much more to estate planning than just having a will or a trust. In fact, there are several different...
What should you do with the family home in your divorce?
Untangling your marriage during the divorce process can be a difficult task. While there are certainly financial considerations that come into play, there are also emotional components that can impact how you address key legal issues, including property division. But...
How can you make ends meet after your accident?
Are you facing financial woes in the aftermath of a serious car accident? If so, you’re probably looking for any sort of relief that you can find. But figuring out where to turn for help can be complicated and confusing, especially at a time when you’re just trying to...
Revisiting your will periodically is essential
Creating a will many years ago was really sensible. However, after that, you might have put it in your safe or filing cabinet and just forgotten about it entirely. That may have been several decades ago and if you did not update your will since then, it may no longer...
Is a family trust right for your estate plan?
While we know it is important to think about the future, it can be difficult to think about certain events. Death is one of those events. Although it is a fate each of us will face, no one wants to truly think about their demise and leaving their loved ones behind....
Proving a negligence claim following a car accident
When a person gets behind the wheel in Virginia, they are legally obligated to operate their vehicles responsibly by adhering to all traffic laws. Unfortunately, to err is human and many people fail to follow the rules while driving. As a result, most motor vehicle...
Who keeps the family pet in a divorce in Virginia?
Divorce can be a heartbreaking process, and many difficult decisions must be made. One issue that tugs at the heartstrings of animal lovers is who will keep the family pet after the divorce is complete. Sadly, pet custody as a mirror of child custody does not...
What is a material breach of a contract?
Contracts are very important for businesses in Virginia. Companies need these to clearly state what they expect other companies and clients to do for the business. Companies rely on these contracts and expect the other parties to fulfill their obligations under the...
Virginia Highway Patrol highlights need for better traffic laws
Two major trends are increasing the number of cars on the nation’s – and Virginia’s – highways: people are not staying in their homes as much and the approach of summer. According to the Virginia Highway Patrol (VHP), people who have been confined to their homes for a...
