When a Virginia couple decides to terminate their marriage, they face many troubling issues. Among the most difficult is the division of marital assets. Virginia judges follow the “equitable distribution” rule, under which the judge is directed to divide the couple’s...
In Virginia, when a person is arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, they might have a vague notion of the basic penalties they might face. These include the possibility of fines, jail time and a loss of driving privileges. However, there are...
When parents decide to get a divorce, the children are often the ones who are most affected. Generally, when a couple gets divorced, the child has to travel back and forth between their parents’ homes, as opposed to living in the same house as both parents. Even with...
Maybe you saw it coming. Maybe you didn’t. Either way, being informed that your spouse is seeking divorce can be heartbreaking, stressful and overwhelming. You might be confused and worried about the future. These emotions can make it difficult to figure out what to...
It is said that nothing in life is guaranteed except death and taxes, and an estate plan is a plan for these eventualities. However, part of every estate plan should be a plan for the possibility of incapacity. What does incapacity mean? Incapacity refers to any time...
Single parents often struggle with having enough money to provide their child with the best possible life. The purpose of child support is to ensure that a child has financial stability when their parents live in two separate households. The child support process can...
Virginians who are going through a divorce will have a great deal to think about as the case moves forward. From support to property division to child custody and parenting time, it can be a complex matter. Depending on the situation people can be in dispute from the...
Though most of us try diligently to obey the rules of the road, most of us will be stopped by the police at some point. There are basic things that everyone should know about how to behave when pulled over in a traffic stop. First, try to find a good place to pull...
Divorce in Virginia will spark disagreements about many issues. One that commonly comes up is how property will be divided. Even in cases where the sides are relatively amicable, some properties – specifically a family home – can be a source of contention. Knowing how...
If you’re going through a divorce, then your brain is probably running a mile a minute. You might be worried about how much time you’re going to have with your kids, where you’ll live, and how you’ll make ends meet. And the uncertainty of it all can be overwhelming....
