Celebrating the holidays after a divorce can be complicated, especially if you have children. Parents in Virginia want the holidays to be a good time for their kids, so it is important for both of them to be on the same page when it comes to child custody and the...
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When may courts deviate from statutory child support guidelines?
Virginia, like other states in the nation, has statutory guidelines that dictate how much child support a parent will owe. However, these guidelines are not ironclad. A parent, in certain circumstances, can rebut the presumption that the statutory guidelines should be...
What happens if a juvenile is tried as an adult in Virginia?
Many teenagers in Virginia get into trouble from time to time. After all, making mistakes is part of growing up, and teenagers may not have the maturity to understand the consequences of their actions. Sometimes a poor decision doesn't break the law and it is up to...
Virginia law permits annulments in certain circumstances
Most Virginians know that one way to end a marriage is through a divorce. After all, even if they have not gone through a divorce themselves, it is likely that they know someone who has. However, there is another way to end a marriage in Virginia: through annulment.It...
What defenses may be available to Virginians facing drug charges?
Whether it is possession of marijuana or possession of a more dangerous substance, such as methamphetamine, drug possession is a serious crime in Virginia. With penalties such as years behind bars, steep fines and a criminal record at stake, it is important to take...
What if you are stopped at a DUI checkpoint over the holidays?
Thanksgiving is a time when most Virginia residents spend time with their loved ones celebrating the good fortunes they have in life. Part of the celebration is good food and, for many, an alcoholic beverage or two. Thanksgiving is also one of the busiest travel times...
‘Parallel parenting’ in shared child custody arrangements
Divorcing parents in Virginia may be eager to cut ties with one another and go their separate ways. However, despite the end of their marriage, parents will still have one tie to one another -- their need to raise their child together. Sometimes parents are on good...
What constitutes the crime of identity theft in Virginia?
In the age of the Internet, it may seem like identity theft is becoming a greater issue than ever. People in Virginia not only purchase items or do their banking in brick-and-mortar locations, but now they make many financial transactions online. But, in either case...
Business valuation may be necessary in some divorces
Many business owners in Virginia see financial success as they run their enterprises. This success can occur during marriage, meaning that both spouses benefit from it. However, not every marriage is meant to last and some couples will end up seeking a divorce. This...
What are the two types of divorce in Virginia?
Most people getting married in Virginia do not anticipate their marriage might end in divorce, but that is the reality for some people. In Virginia, there are two different ways a person can end their marriage. A person can seek a divorce from the bond of matrimony or...
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