This Labor Day weekend, Virginia residents are going to celebrate summer's last hurrah. They're going to go to barbecues, to the beach and to block parties. In the end, the three-day weekend is a much-needed time to relax with friends and family.It is not unusual for...
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Why would one want to draft a postnuptial agreement?
Couples in Leesburg who are planning their weddings have a to do list a mile long. They're looking for the perfect venue, the perfect dress, the perfect cake and more. One item that they may have left off their to do list, either purposefully or accidentally, is...
Motorcycle accident in Virginia Beach leads to DUI charges
It is important for all drivers in Virginia to be cognizant of other vehicles sharing the road, whether they are as small as a motorcycle or as large as a semi-truck. Care needs to be taken while driving, and most motorists take this obligation seriously....
Child support includes meeting child care obligations
Some couples in Virginia decided, while married, that one of them would stay out of the workforce in order to care for the family. Other couples decide that having both parties working is the best choice for them. In either case, after a divorce, a child's custodial...
What factors will a court use in the property division process?
Couples seeking a divorce in Virginia, whether they have been married only a few years or whether they have been married for decades, are faced with decisions about what to do with the property they amassed while married. Who gets the house, the cars, electronics,...
Understanding Virginia’s drugged driving laws
Most people are familiar with drunk driving laws. However, drugged driving receives a lot less attention. It is important for people from all backgrounds to recognize that driving while under the influence of prescription medications or illegal substances is a serious...
Family law: not every type of separation is the same
Married couples in Virginia who are unhappy with their union may want to separate prior to divorcing. They have some options, however, when it comes to separation.One option they have is a trial separation. If two spouses live separately (even if it's in the same...
How might a divorce in Virginia affect one’s retirement plans?
Couples in Virginia who worked hard for decades at their place of employment look forward to the day they are able to retire. However, sometimes life throws a curve ball, and a couple divorces before they are retired. This could have a significant impact on their...
What rights do Virginia juveniles have when accused of a crime?
It is understood that teenagers do not have the same maturity or ability to reason that adults have and, therefore, may make poor decisions. Other teenagers may simply be at the wrong place at the wrong time when a crime is allegedly committed. Still other teenagers,...
Looking for a child custody alternative? Try ‘nesting’
Virginia parents who are divorcing may assume that the obvious, and indeed the only, choice they have is to establish two households, wherein the child will shuttle back and forth between, depending on which parent has custody or visitation at the time. That being...
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