If you’re like most divorcing parents then you probably know that during the divorce process, you will have to have the conversation about child custody. This can range from an easy discussion to a full-blown legal battle, lasting months or even years. Either...
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Virginia police detective arrested for alleged DUI
Even police officers can be arrested for a suspected DUI. One Richmond police detective was accused of driving under the influence and refusing a breath test on December 1st. It was reported to be his first DUI offense.Individuals arrested for DUI are...
How to guide children through a child custody struggle
Virginia parents who are able to place the needs of their children above their own interests are able to move through the process of divorce differently than those who assume a battle stance. Such parents are able to realize that divorce and child custody issues can...
DUI charges against newsman dismissed
The case of ABC journalist Sam Donaldson does demonstrate that DUI cases can be dismissed. Though the arrest did not occur in Virginia, his case somewhat typifies what can occur during DUI arrests.The case was dismissed due to a lack of probable cause....
Toxicology results under scrutiny in DUI cases
In Virginia as in other states, the results of toxicology tests could ultimately lead to a conviction of someone accused of a DUI. However, one individual that performs such tests in another state is under investigation and has lost his job. In one particular...
What to do when property division includes the family pet
If you’re like most of our readers then you know that property division is an inevitable part of getting a divorce. But while this is often the biggest part of the process, many people may not know what all is covered when property division takes place and how...
What is consent regarding alcohol tests continues to be debated
The U.S. Supreme Court decided this past April that warrantless blood draws involving DUI arrests were impermissible without "exigent circumstances." What precisely is meant by exigent circumstances apparently still is not entirely clear. The court stated...
Refusal to submit to breath test in Virginia during traffic stop
A Virginia county attorney was charged with a DUI, possession of a concealed weapon while intoxicated and the refusal to take a breath test. It can be argued whether he did the right thing concerning the refusal, but there are concerns about individuals being told to...
Could being a highly paid woman lead to a divorce?
While many people across the state of Virginia likely have not considered divorce in their own marriage, a new study concerning earning trends and divorce rates could start changing how people view their own marriage very soon.While experts in the field of employment...
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