Driving Under the Influence with a Child in the Car No matter the circumstances, a conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs in Virginia brings serious consequences. Those consequences will become even more severe if you’re pulled over for driving drunk while transporting a person under age 18. Read on to learn […]
What to Do if You Are Stopped for DUI in Virginia The state of Virginia is known for having some of the toughest DUI laws in the nation. Being convicted of a DUI in Virginia can affect your family, career, and finances. If found guilty, even for a first offense, you could be jailed, face […]
Defendant Faces Serious Consequences for Alleged Drunk Driving Fatal Crash A recent accident in Campbell County resulted in one woman’s death, and multiple other injuries. Law enforcement have now charged the at-fault driver with driving under the influence, among other charges. Accidents resulting in injuries or fatalities which were caused by intoxicated drivers can have […]
What Are the Consequences of Being Found in Contempt in Virginia? Once a Virginia family court issues an order granting child support, that order becomes legally binding on the parent ordered to pay support. If you have been ordered to make regular child support payments, but you fail to stay current on those payments, your […]
Understanding How Court Orders Work in a Virginia Family Court Issue When you’re in court on a family law issue, there may have already been court orders issued in your case. While you don’t need to understand all the legal jargon that comes up in your court case, court orders issued in your divorce or […]
Plan Ahead to Protect Your Interests in a Divorce If you have recently decided that divorce is necessary, taking a few steps to plan ahead can make the process much easier. Read on to learn about ways you can begin planning to file for divorce, and speak with an experienced Virginia divorce attorney as soon […]
Spousal Support to Adulterous Spouse Denied There are very few states in the U.S. which continue to base the outcome of a divorce on fault committed by one of the spouses during the marriage. However, Virginia is an exception to this rule, and a recent decision by the Virginia Court of Appeals has denied spousal […]
Violating Probation in Virginia—What You Can Expect Most individuals who receive a probation sentence after pleading or being found guilty of a crime in Virginia make every effort to comply with the court’s conditions. After all, a sentence of probation allows you to live in your home with your loved ones, work a job that […]
Divorces can be traumatic not only for your mental health, but also for your financial health. Many parties to a divorce often find themselves facing a substantial amount of debt and a diminished credit score after a split. Some costs are simply unavoidable, but there are ways to prevent excess injury to your credit score […]
Creating a Custody-Sharing Schedule that Best Serves Your Kids After a divorce where children are involved, your number one priority is likely to be on making you’re your children feel secure and loved, and a successful visitation schedule can help toward this end. Once you’ve determined the share of time you and your co-parent will […]
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