Resolving Legal Issues With Insight And Integrity
If police officers pull people over, they may issue tickets for minor infractions. They may also ask questions and conduct tests to verify if more serious violations may have occurred. Drunk driving is more than an unsafe choice. It is a crime that carries jail time,...
Married couples in Virginia often share ownership of most property. They may both have their names on the household bank account and the title for their home. They may share joint responsibility for the same lines of credit. Each spouse may also have certain resources...
Dividing property in a Virginia divorce is not always as straightforward as determining who purchased an asset or whose name appears on a title. Over time, spouses often combine financial resources, invest in shared assets or use separate funds for marital purposes....
As summer officially gets underway, it seems like a good time to discuss Virginia law and boating under the influence. Those who enforce the laws take operating a boat and certain other water activities while under the influence (OUI) as seriously as driving under the...
You may need to interact with the police when going about your day. This may be at a traffic stop or an investigatory stop. While it’s essential to cooperate by identifying yourself and providing the required documentation, you can refuse to answer questions. The...
Planning a summer vacation or even a short getaway with a child can be complicated if you’re a divorced parent. There are multiple things to take into consideration, like whether it will interfere with your co-parent’s assigned parenting time, whether you need their...
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges are somewhat common in Virginia, but many people still misunderstand them. Also known as driving under the influence (DUI) offenses, DWI charges can lead to jail time and financial penalties, as well as the loss of driving...
Divorces are often contentious, but they don't necessarily need to be. Mediation is frequently part of uncontested divorces. During mediation, spouses sit down with a neutral outside professional to discuss the matters on which they do not yet agree. Mediation has...
Adults accused of criminal offenses have the right to a trial by jury. They also have the right to legal representation. Some criminal defendants choose to work with lawyers to fight the allegations they face. However, statistics show that the vast majority of...
The terms of a custody order may be the most hotly-contested aspect of a particular divorce. Parents often want to secure the maximum amount of parenting time possible. In some cases, they may worry that complicating factors might interfere in their attempt to remain...