Children tend to thrive when they are in stable and predictable environments. They need to know that they are safe and that nothing will threaten the connection that they have with their parents. A divorce can cause a sense of instability in a child: They may witness...
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How does the Virginia driver’s demerit point system work?
Dealing with a traffic stop is frustrating enough on its own. Most people who get ticketed by the police decide to just pay the fine and move on with their lives. On the surface, that approach may seem reasonable. Depending on the citation, the fine for the ticket...
Should your child still receive support as an adult?
Your child may be getting close to the age of 18, but if they have a disability, they may still need financial support from both of their parents. Since you are planning to get a divorce, one thing you will need to discuss is how you’d like to continue providing for...
A failed breath test doesn’t necessarily mean a DUI conviction
If the police pull you over after you've had a beer, they may ask you if you have had anything to drink. When you tell the truth, they may ask you to get out of your vehicle so that they can perform a field sobriety test. If you are uneven on your feet or have jerky...
Can you divorce your spouse while they are still in jail?
When your spouse commits a crime, you may feel anger, fear and even shock. You may have had no idea that they were capable of such an act and may feel retroactively frightened about how vulnerable you were in the presence of someone capable of committing a serious...
How Virginia law sets people up to lose their property to police
When a police officer pulls you over for a traffic stop in Virginia, you probably expect temporary inconvenience and maybe a ticket. What you might not realize is that if the stop goes poorly, the officer could arrest you and possibly take your vehicle. Civil asset...
How to approach the touchy subject of a prenuptial agreement
There’s nothing more exciting than deciding, alongside your partner, that you’re going to get married. While this will change your life in many ways, you’re looking forward to everything the future will bring. Despite your excitement, you may have some concerns about...
The link between spending habits and divorce
You may think that the only things that are likely to lead to divorce are personal, relationship issues. People often talk about drifting apart emotionally, for instance, or finding out that a spouse is having an affair. And, it is very clear that these issues can and...
If your child faces charges, it’s time to fight against harsh penalties
Being the parent of a child who gets into trouble with the law is not easy. You have to weigh the potential benefit of your child being punished for violating the law with the risk of their future being ruined because of it. It is essential that you work with a...
Will you get stuck with debt in your divorce?
When preparing for the divorce process, you’ll have many questions associated with property division.Who will get the family home? What happens to our retirement and educational accounts? How are bank accounts divided? You get the point. Property division is sure to...
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