Virginia divorce laws require that a couple's property be divided fairly between the spouses. Real estate can be a difficult barrier to reaching this outcome because most real property is illiquid and cannot be easily divided. The family home therefore often presents...
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Mayor charged with second DUI
Being a public official may provide many satisfying moments, but occasionally, a person's public role only serves to shine a brighter light on any sort of misstep. The mayor of Strasburg, Virginia, is learning that lesson after being charged with drunk driving within...
Modifying an order for divorce in Virginia courts
Many Virginia residents who have endured the stress and anxiety of a divorce believe that the process is over when the court signs and enters the final order. Unfortunately, for some, life does not always proceed as they expect, and unanticipated events can often...
Deepfake revenge porn distribution now a crime in Virginia
Using the internet to distribute negative images is not new, but the means of creating and distributing the images continues to evolve. Since 2014, Virginia has defined the non-consensual distribution of nudes or sexual imagery of a person as a Class 1...
Allegedly drunk driver drives off road, kills niece
When residents of Virginia elect to drive after consuming too many alcoholic beverages, they worry only about being arrested for drunk driving. They rarely consider the more serious consequences of drunk driving, such as losing control of the vehicle and causing death...
Appointment of a guardian ad litem can help children in a divorce
Many divorces in Northern Virginia involve minor children. Issues such as child custody and child support bear directly upon the child's welfare, but in many cases, the child does not have independent representation to ensure that these issues are fully litigated in...
What should you do when you cannot co-parent with your ex?
When a couple chooses to part ways, they may start off with the best of intentions. If their separation was amicable, it may prove to signal a positive divorce and post-divorce experience.However, what if your experience is different or changes later on down the line?...
Ignition interlock device laws in Virginia
A DUI conviction in Virginia may pose problems moving forward depending on the details of the incident. Some repercussions may prove more bothersome and expensive than others.Under the law, anyone convicted of a DUI has to install an ignition interlock system in order...
How do Virginia courts divide marital property and debts?
When Virginia residents begin to consider ending their marriage, one of the first questions is what will happen to the couple's assets and debts. Virginia courts are guided by a legislative enumeration of factors that the courts must consider.By law, married couples...
Fairfax teacher charged with possessing child pornography
High school students provide some of the most vulnerable victims for pornographers because they are just beginning to experience and explore their sexuality. For this reason, among others, child pornography laws carry special penalties for violators. The recent arrest...
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