Richmond Law Blog
How a Virginia protective order can help you leave behind abuse
Leaving an abusive marriage is never a straightforward and simple process. Many people who engage in overtly abusive behavior toward their spouse will also take many steps to make it difficult for their spouse to leave. From lack of access to financial resources to...
The effects of speeding in Virginia
There was a crash on Virginia’s roads every 4.1 minutes on average in 2019. A large proportion of the 128,172 crashes throughout the state last year were caused by drivers going too fast. Speeding drivers were responsible for 19.3% of all Virginia traffic accidents,...
Can you discharge your medical debt in bankruptcy?
Over two-thirds of bankruptcies in the United States stem – at least in part – from medical debt. Some people file after experiencing an unexpected health emergency. Yet, others do so after their medical bills pile up over time. If medical debt has led you to the...
Top reasons for car accidents
Every year, between 35,000 and 40,000 people pass away in car accidents. The number of those who get injured is far greater. No matter how you break down the statistics, it’s clear that accidents are a major threat in the United States and that they happen to people...
Beware of a dip in business income during divorce
Owning a business takes a lot of work for the person who’s running it and trying to make it grow. They may have a spouse who is standing behind them keeping up with other areas of the family while they work on the company. If the marriage begins to crumble, it is...
What is a mechanical versus a traffic violation?
Police officers patrol the streets for several purposes. They must ensure that people are driving vehicles that aren’t a hazard to others on the road and that they are operating them safely. There are several things that might lead to an officer initiating a traffic...
How is child support decided?
Divorce often means the split of a family with children. While any divorce is complicated, it is even more so when kids are involved. Calculating child support sounds like a feat, but we can break it down into a few manageable categories. The income of the parents...
Understanding the differences between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13
Different chapters of bankruptcy provide different types of protection. Most individuals who are struggling with debt will file for either Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy protection. Understanding the differences between the two is important for determining the...
What to do with your estate plan when facing a divorce
As a divorcing spouse, you likely have a lot on your mind. You may be thinking heavily about the division of your assets or the fate of your children. One area of change that may be slipping your mind is that of your wills, guardianship and vital legal documents like...
Do you really have to worry about your ex hiding assets?
Divorce costs a lot of money and also means splitting your assets and debts with your former spouse. As such, many people are eager to push for the best possible outcome during the property division process in order to give themselves a strong financial foundation for...
