The immediate impact of getting a DUI is clear. If convicted, you could lose your license. You could have to pay significant fines. You may spend time in jail. Just getting arrested on drunk driving charges could mean a night behind bars. These are the things that...
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Why should I update my estate plan after a divorce?
After months of divorce court and negotiating with your ex, the last thing you want to do is arrange another sit-down meeting with an attorney. However, if you haven't already updated your estate plan after filing for divorce, is isn't something you should delay any...
When will a court permit a child custody relocation?
After a divorce, there may come a time when you or the other party have to move for work or other reasons. If you have children, this can be a big concern, because you will need to determine who your child will stay with. Will they move to the new location with the...
Is it worth going to court over a speeding ticket?
Most people, at one time or another, will end up with a speeding ticket. They might have been in a rush to get to work or pick up their child, to head to the hospital in an emergency or just not paying attention to their speed. Whatever the reason is, if you’re...
2 tips to ensure your handle your home fairly during a divorce
The most valuable property you share with your spouse is probably the marital home. Some families spend as much as 30% of their monthly income on the mortgage and may have spent decades paying off the loan. Given that it represents so much of the income earned during...
Yes, you could face a DUI for driving while on prescription drugs
When you think about people who drink and drive, you probably imagine someone who has had a few beers or shots before getting behind the wheel. You may not consider people who have taken sleeping pills the night before or who are tired from having to take an...
My divorce has caused anger issues in my child
Children tend to thrive when they are in stable and predictable environments. They need to know that they are safe and that nothing will threaten the connection that they have with their parents. A divorce can cause a sense of instability in a child: They may witness...
How does the Virginia driver’s demerit point system work?
Dealing with a traffic stop is frustrating enough on its own. Most people who get ticketed by the police decide to just pay the fine and move on with their lives. On the surface, that approach may seem reasonable. Depending on the citation, the fine for the ticket...
Should your child still receive support as an adult?
Your child may be getting close to the age of 18, but if they have a disability, they may still need financial support from both of their parents. Since you are planning to get a divorce, one thing you will need to discuss is how you’d like to continue providing for...
A failed breath test doesn’t necessarily mean a DUI conviction
If the police pull you over after you've had a beer, they may ask you if you have had anything to drink. When you tell the truth, they may ask you to get out of your vehicle so that they can perform a field sobriety test. If you are uneven on your feet or have jerky...
