When drivers in Virginia are accused of drunk driving, they may rightfully be concerned about what their future holds. After all, there are numerous, undesirable consequences that follow a DUI conviction. One of these is the mandatory use of an ignition interlock...
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Month: February 2018
Don’t fall for these myths about shared child custody
The standard used by courts in Virginia and nationwide when it comes to making decisions regarding child custody is "the best interests of the child." The idea is that, by focusing on the child's needs, it will help the child transition to life after divorce in a...
Virginia Senate passes medical marijuana expansion bill
Despite the benefits medical marijuana may give to those who are extremely ill, the use of medical marijuana in Virginia is currently very limited. Moreover, those who are caught possessing an illegal amount of marijuana can be charged with a crime, even if they were...
Is it better to keep the home, buy a home or rent post-divorce?
One thing that most Leesburg couples going through a divorce can agree on is that they no longer want to live together. Determining where to live post-divorce is a big decision to make during an emotionally charged period in one's life. It can help for divorcing...
Is it too late to formalize a child support agreement?
Many times, couples expecting a child never get legally married. If they split up, they have a lot more leeway to handle matters such as property division and child support compared with married couples. With the right co-parents and the right situation, having this...
When can one seek an expungement in Virginia?
When a person in Virginia is arrested and charged with a crime, it is understandable that they do not want that record to haunt them in the future. Therefore, they may seek to have their record expunged. When a person's record is expunged, it means that the records of...
What types of divorce are recognized in Virginia?
As divorce loses its negative stigma, it is becoming more acceptable and commonplace for a couple in a troubled marriage to decide to end their union. However, any divorce in Virginia needs to fall under one of two categories: divorce from bed and board or divorce...
When is the use of a credit card a criminal act in Virginia?
People make purchases using a credit card all the time in Virginia, to the point that many people do not even carry cash on them anymore, preferring to buy things with the swipe of a card. However, the use of a credit card becomes a criminal offense in certain...
Don’t fall for the following myths about adoption
There are many misconceptions about adoption that potential adoptive parents in Virginia may believe are true, when they are actually false. Virginia residents may want to take note of the following myths about adoption, so they can better understand who can be an...
Statistics on child support show delinquencies aren’t uncommon
Child support can be a contentious issue between Virginia parents who are no longer romantically involved with one another. Some may be under the impression that child support guidelines are too high, unnecessarily penalizing the paying parent. However, the statistics...
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