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...
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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,...
Can DNA evidence be expunged in Virginia?
When it comes to violent crimes, a person in Virginia may be convicted based, at least in part, on DNA evidence. Other times, investigators will collect DNA evidence from a crime site, with the intent of locating or charging the alleged perpetrator. However, DNA...
Virginians should think of their financial futures in a divorce
Financial issues can be a sensitive topic between spouses, and money is often at the root of many divorces. Once a couple in Virginia has decided to end their marriage, trying to reach an out-of-court settlement can help divorcing spouses, particularly when it comes...
Being charged with DUI is a serious issue in Virginia
Whether it is a summer wedding, a backyard barbecue, at the ballgame or during happy hour, many people in Virginia will celebrate such events with a drink or two. Most people in Virginia are responsible drinkers. However, the dangers associated with drunk driving are...
How to modify a child custody arrangement
When two spouses divorce, one of the most contentious parts of the divorce involves child custody. Hopefully, in your case, you and your spouse can reach an amicable solution that suits everyone's needs. However, situations change over time. One or both of you...
What dispositions are available for juvenile crimes?
Making mistakes is just part of growing up. Some of the mistakes teenagers make are not very serious and serve as a good learning experience. However, sometimes teenagers make poor decisions that have more serious consequences. For example, if a teenager in Virginia...
Unmarried parents may face paternity and child support issues
Having a child outside of marriage is not as taboo today as it once was. In fact, many unmarried couples in Virginia have a child, and they are both good parents, raising the child in a healthy and happy environment. However, if their relationship sours and they end...
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