The prospect of your spouse testifying against you in a divorce case may be unsettling. Yet for divorcing couples that cannot reach a settlement on one or more material divorce issues, turning to the court for resolution may be the only solution to deadlock.The...
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Month: January 2017
Is it gambling with your future to tur down a plea deal?
A criminal record is the last thing that a college student needs to think about. Yet that’s the predicament facing one 21-year-old junior at James Madison University. The student, a computer science major, allegedly built a software program capable of stealing...
Are Virginia prosecutors compounding drug crime charges?
The penalties for distributing drugs are severe, but a recent indictment indicates that dealers may also face criminal liability if their clients overdose.Specifically, a Leesburg woman was recently indicted on the charge of fatal homicide. Under Virginia law, this...
When do a student’s actions turn into a criminal act?
When does fighting in school become assault? Under what circumstances could bullying constitute unlawful hazing? At what point does borrowing an electronic device from someone turn into a theft? While a majority of parents may not consider these questions every day,...
Property owners must heed land use and zoning regulations
It’s unclear whether the incoming administration will impact environmental enforcement and regulation efforts. When measured against time, however, it seems safe to say that opinions about environmental practices change, and laws are amended to follow suit.For...
Can grandparents in Virginia seek custody of their grandchildren?
When parents choose to divorce or separate, it isn't just the obvious immediate parties -- parents and children -- who are affected. Other members of the family may be affected as well, including grandparents. Unfortunately, custody arrangements in Virginia, or...
Could divorce mediation be right for you?
Divorce can be stressful, even under the best of circumstances. When there is a chance for cooperation, however, our attorneys offer the option of divorce mediation.In Virginia, mediation is offered by the judicial system as a voluntary alternative dispute resolution...
Are drug crime convictions in Virginia unfair?
In recent weeks, the Obama administration has been commuting the sentences of various individuals across the country who are serving time for drug offenses. The administration may be sending a message about the need for sentencing reforms involving non-violent drug...
Hasty decisions that could negatively affect your divorce
The time between a couple or a spouse deciding to divorce and actually finalizing a divorce can be a minefield of bad decisions if people are not careful. In fact, you could be doing some serious damage to your future and your family if you act without thinking in the...
Tips for starting your estate planning in the New Year
Many estate planning law firms have the experience to set up the legal documents of an estate. However, our law firm also takes pride in providing practical advice for our clients. For example, a contract to establish a revocable or irrevocable trust has scarcely more...
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