It comes as no surprise to parents in Virginia that raising a child costs money. Of course, a child is an extra mouth to feed, but the costs available with giving your child the best childhood you can also add up. There will be expenses associated with health care,...
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Month: July 2018
Are there ‘Romeo and Juliet’ laws in Virginia?
The age at which a person in Virginia can legally consent to sexual intercourse is 18. However, it is not unusual for teenagers to engage in consensual sexual intercourse with one another, especially if they are romantically involved. While Virginia statutes do not...
Adoption is a wonderful way to grow a family in Virginia
Many people in Virginia want to have children but are unable or do not want to do so biologically. In these situations, a person might choose to adopt a child. This is a wonderful event, as it gives a child the chance to grow up in a loving and supportive environment...
County supervisor in Virginia accused of drunk boating
Whether it is on a lake, a river or the ocean, many people in Virginia will head out on boats this summer. However, when a person is on a speed boat, a pontoon boat or any other type of boat, they should understand that they must take care if they are consuming...
Virginia couples may cite money arguments as reason for divorce
People in Virginia often come into their marriages with very different money habits. Some may be savers, while others may be spenders. It can be a sticking point for a while, until a couple comes to a consensus about how to handle their finances. Unfortunately,...
How much will your ex get in your divorce?
Dividing property in a marriage is one of the most difficult parts of divorce. It can be highly contentious and involve hidden assets. The more property you have, the more complex the process becomes. All this may cause you to worry about how much your ex will get in...
Why should you finalize your divorce in 2018?
2018 is more than half way over. For many people in Virginia, the first half of the year was a blur and they wonder where the time went. However, for those in unhappy marriages, these months may have seemed to drag on. Sometimes, if a person's marriage just cannot be...
Virginia DUI penalties increase if there is a child in the car
Many of us have seen the familiar yellow "baby on board" sign on a motorist's window. When a person in Virginia drives with a minor in their car, they will often take care to drive safely, as they do not want to do anything that might harm the child. However,...
Keeping emotions in check when dividing assets
Many people in Virginia who are going through a divorce are suffering from a broken heart or the disappointment that a marriage they thought would last forever is ending. They may be angry at their spouse for events that led up to the end of the marriage. Yet, they...
Virginia governor signs two new crime bills into law
Virginia keeps a DNA database in which a person convicted of a crime has his or her DNA collected and kept. This DNA could link a person to a past or future crime. In some cases, it could exonerate a person accused of a crime. However, when it comes to DNA analysis,...
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