As our readers know, a federal court ruling issued last year made same-sex marriage legal in Virginia. The flip-side of this change in the law is that divorce is also now available for same-sex couples in the state who need it.Still, in the months since this ruling,...
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Month: April 2015
Porsche driver charged with felony after repeatedly ramming truck
Road rage is a curious thing. Even the most peaceful driver has probably become enraged behind the wheel at one time or another. Maybe you're in a hurry, or maybe you've just had a tough day. Here you are, trying to drive safely when some bozo cuts you off and almost...
Virginia named 12th-lowest in divorced population percentage
Being in 12th place is nothing to write home about in most competitions, but this may be good news, depending on your point of view: Virginia has the 12th-lowest population of divorced people in the United States.This statement comes from a report by WTVR-TV, which...
Know Virginia law on alcohol, boating and summer fun with kids
Summer finally seems to be on its way, so we thought now would be a good time to cover some dos and don'ts of enjoying alcoholic beverages during summer activities -- especially when you're with kids. As you may already know, Virginia law considers boating under the...
What counts as felony DUI — and what are the consequences?
For decades, states across the nation have been trying to figure out the best way to handle intoxicated driving. As a result, Virginia and most other states have passed laws making DUI a felony in certain situations, but what's considered a felony varies. In Virginia,...
A couple of things NOT to do if you’re pulled over for DUI in Virginia
We never intend to make light of drunk driving. Perhaps more than most people, we understand just how serious a DUI charge can be. We help people deal with these charges every day, and we see it all. One thing that's certainly true about alcohol intoxication, however,...
Might a divorce party help me get over my marriage?
Many of our readers probably have heard of “divorce parties” by now. For those who have not, a divorce party is just what it sounds like: a social gathering of friends and family to celebrate the end of a marriage.Divorce is often a painful event,...
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