Being a non-custodial parent comes with unique challenges. Aside from the limited time spent with your child, you also struggle to build a connection with them. While these are present, understand that you have a fundamental right to stay informed about your child’s...
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Virginia lawmakers pass critical ‘Pay or Quit’ law update
Virginia has long had one of the most aggressive eviction statutes in the country. Those who fall behind on their rent are often at risk of losing their residences within days of missing a payment. Their landlords can also hold them accountable for both late fees and...
A Virginia state bill could make failure to appear a felony
Ensuring that criminal defendants appear in court can be a challenge. Individuals facing serious charges or already convicted and awaiting sentencing might attempt to flee the jurisdiction to avoid penalties in some cases. The law requires that those facing charges...
What is truancy under Virginia law?
When your child misses school without an accepted reason, the school may call it truancy. In Virginia, truancy usually happens when a student has a pattern of unexcused absences, not just one missed day. As absences add up, the issue can move from a school problem to...
Can you change your will during divorce in Virginia?
Divorce can affect who controls your estate and who inherits your property. You may wonder if you can update your will before the process is final. You can revise your will while divorce is pending In Virginia, you may change or revoke your will at any time if you are...
Understanding the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act
When families move across state lines, child support issues can become complicated. Different states have different rules, which can create confusion and conflict. To reduce those problems, states follow a shared law called the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act...
Are you allowed to move during the Virginia divorce process?
When you face the stress of separation, you likely feel the understandable urge to move out of the marital home. You may want more privacy or just need physical space from your spouse. In the most critical cases, you may move out of fear for your personal safety....
Can you record arguments with your spouse when considering divorce?
Smartphones make recording easy but recording your spouse in Virginia without following the rules can create serious risks. Secret recordings may not only stay out of court but can also expose you to criminal charges. You protect your case and your future when you...
Deferred disposition: An option to keep charges off your record
Facing a criminal charge in Virginia can leave you anxious about the damage a conviction might do to your record, your job and your future. Yet the law gives you options, and one of the most important is a process that prevents a conviction from ever appearing in the...
What should I do if someone is road raging?
It can happen so fast. Perhaps you are merging onto the highway or simply cruising along when all of a sudden, another driver begins tailgating, honking incessantly or gesturing wildly. Countless things can trigger such anger on the road. Maybe someone cut another...
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