There is a trend in Virginia that some refer to as the "school-to-prison pipeline." This entails criminally charging minors for acts occurring at school that in the past have only been penalized through an in-school detention. In fact, the Center for Public Integrity...
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Month: January 2018
Virginians facing criminal charges can seek a strong advocate
When a person in Virginia is charged with a crime, it can change the trajectory of their life in a major way. Their very freedom is at stake, their rights may have been violated and their reputation and livelihood may be hanging on by a thread, all depending on...
Property division and divorce could impact one’s credit score
Married couples in Virginia may be keeping an eye on their credit score for a variety of reasons. They may be looking to buy a home, a new car or even something fun such as a boat or an RV. And, some simply want to be financially savvy when it comes to their own...
Three charged with DUI in Virginia over New Year’s holiday
Perhaps because it is a time when many people are attending parties and staying up late, but police in Virginia are often on high alert over the New Year's holiday for those who may be committing crimes, particularly drunk driving. In fact, three individuals in...
Protecting one’s business in the property division process
Many married people in Virginia are successful entrepreneurs, building a business from the ground up. In addition, many of these entrepreneurs are married. However, not every marriage is meant to last. When a business owner is facing the prospect of divorce, they may...
Understanding wills and trusts: part 2
Wills and trusts have their similarities, but many of their attributes make them distinctly different. For those creating their estate plans, it is important to select the best option for their particular situation. The first article covered the differences between...
Raising a child after divorce through co-parenting
When a couple in Virginia has a child, they naturally want to give their child the best upbringing possible. If they are in a romantic relationship with one another, parents will work together to provide their child with all of the child's physical, mental and...
Understanding wills and trusts: part 1
Most people are familiar with wills as a way for people to share how they would like their estate distributed after their passing. However, a trust is another option to consider during estate planning that may help to reach the same result. To select the best option,...
Why to execute a prenuptial agreement before your wedding
The New Year is here, and many couples in Leesburg that got engaged in 2017 are finalizing their plans for their 2018 wedding. Whether they plan on marrying on Valentine's Day in February, or whether they are planning for an autumn wedding this year, it is never too...
What counts as income when it comes to child support?
In Virginia, how much child support each parent is responsible for depends heavily, but not exclusively, on their gross incomes.While how much person a Leesburg resident makes is sometimes pretty easy to figure out, such as when all of their money comes from one job,...
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