In Virginia, how much child support each parent is responsible for depends heavily, but not exclusively, on their gross incomes.While how much person a Leesburg resident makes is sometimes pretty easy to figure out, such as when all of their money comes from one job,...
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Do I have to take field sobriety tests if asked?
A previous post on this blog talked about what could happen to a Leesburg, Virginia, resident if he or she refuses to take an official breath or blood test after an officer conducts a valid DUI stop and asks them to take this test. Basically, a person can wind up with...
An empty nest could lead to the decision to divorce
When people in Virginia make their marriage vows, they do so with the intention that they will be wed to their partner for the rest of their lives. This is true whether a person marries at age 20 or at age 50. While divorce may not seem likely when a couple decides to...
When are ‘harmless’ pranks against Virginia law?
Everyone likes a good laugh, although unfortunately sometimes it is at another's expense. Some people in Virginia, especially teenagers, find it funny to make prank phone calls, for example. They may think that in the end, they are doing no harm. After all, it's just...
Can shared parenting benefit children in Virginia post-divorce?
When parents in Virginia turn to the courts to make child custody decisions, the court will make the decision based on what it believes is in the "best interests of the child." Of course, this doesn't mean making such decisions is easy. Despite the often-equal roles...
False domestic violence allegations effect on children
For any number of reasons, some parents make false domestic violence allegations against their children's other parent. Sometimes, it is in an effort to gain the upper hand in a divorce or custody battle. Sometimes, it can be a play for revenge. In a few situations,...
Don’t face drunk driving charges alone this holiday season
People in Virginia may see an increased presence of police officers patrolling the roads this holiday season. After all, it is a time of year for celebrations where some people will choose to have an alcoholic drink or two. However, overzealous officers will be eager...
Virginia mom charged with felony after investigating bullying
Most parents in Virginia will protect their children at any cost. So, when one Virginia mother became concerned that her child was being targeted by bullies, she took action. However, her response, carried out with her nine-year-old child's best interests at heart,...
Refinancing the family home after property division
When it comes to warring spouses in a divorce, the spouse who is granted the house may think he or she has "won." However, homeownership is a financial responsibility, one which now must be done on a single income. Sometimes a spouse in Virginia is happy to no longer...
Short-lived law affected some Virginian’s entire lives
A Virginia law that only lasted a few years has affected certain prisoners for their entire lives. In fact, even though these prisoners committed non-violent crimes and hadn't been convicted of a crime in the past, some of them have been in prison longer than those...
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