Child custody is a major issue in nearly every case when married parents get divorced. Naturally, most parents want what is best for their children, but they may not agree on what “best for the children” looks like.So they may disagree on whether to share...
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Month: November 2014
Those charged have the right to fight back against DUI charges
The process of being arrested and charged with driving under the influence can be quite nerve-wracking. To have the entire experience over and done with, some may think that pleading guilty is the way to go. However, the truth is that DUI charges are taken very...
Possibly 1st same-sex divorce case filed in Virginia
The Oct. 6 decision by the U.S. Supreme Court not to hear various challenges to court rulings that recognized the right of same-sex couples to marry had major repercussions for the laws of several states, including Virginia. Locally, the Court’s decision...
Virginia teens less likely to drink and drive than national average
Parents of teenagers know that they are in a battle with time. As they urge their children to wait until they mature to test the waters of intimate relationships and alcohol use, they know at the same time that teens are often impatient to experiment with both.In...
Do ignition interlock devices work?
If one doesn't get you, the other one will. That's Virginia's tough approach to drunk driving offenses. If you are convicted of a first DUI offense, the court will often require you to have an ignition interlock device installed on at least one vehicle. If the court...
Soap opera-like Internet commercial has divorce for a theme
Procter & Gamble invented the soap opera genre in the 1930s as a way of promoting its products -- hence the name. Radio shows evolved into daytime television series, which included such legendary shows as “As the World Turns” and “The Young and...
How do consequences differ with repeat Virginia DUIs?
Virginia is known for being one of the states with the strictest drunk driving laws in the country. This is important to keep in mind if you are facing your first ever drunk driving charge or if this is your second or third. You will want to know what you are up...
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