Couples going through divorces often focus on the biggest assets when strategizing for their future or litigating with their spouse. Marital homes and retirement accounts often become points of contention for high-asset couples. Any business or professional practice...
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When can you take action to get more parenting time?
Uneven custody arrangements still occur frequently in divorces. Family law judges hearing contested divorces in Virginia must make very difficult decisions. They have to look at everything from your job responsibilities to your relationship with the kids to decide how...
Financial moves before you divorce that could hurt you
Most people considering divorce want to act carefully to protect themselves. Concerns about financial and custody consequences for divorce often necessitate careful strategy. Unfortunately, some of the financial decisions that might seem the most common sense and...
You should be skeptical about settlement offers after a major crash
After a serious collision, insurance can be your financial lifeline. In most cases, the other driver’s insurance company will pay for the damage to your car if they were at fault. They are also responsible for paying your medical bills, which are impossible to...
How an Independent Medical Examination (IME) may impact your personal injury case
Car accidents are unpredictable, and the injuries that often come along with them are disruptive. You’re likely eager to jumpstart the rehabilitative process so that you can get back to your everyday life following a crash. Making a car accident victim whole again...
What is Virginia’s approach to splitting property in a divorce?
There are essentially two forms of divorce: contested and uncontested divorces. In an uncontested divorce, you and your spouse agree on the terms for your filing before you ever go to court. If you can't reach an agreement, then the courts will set the terms for you....
What divorce looks like when one spouse doesn’t live in Virginia
When a married couple breaks up and is on the path to divorce, usually one spouse will move out of the house -- sometimes far away. In some cases, this raises issues of out of state divorce, especially in places like Richmond and other parts of Virginia that are close...
Two reasons new parents should get an estate plan
New parents know the joy and indescribable love that comes with starting a family. Their first child, whether entering the family through birth or adoption, starts a new phase of life. That new child depends absolutely upon their parents. There is little they can do...
Switching lanes? Slow down and be cautious
You probably know that switching lanes cautiously is important. After all, if you don’t notice a vehicle in the lane next to you or pass too closely to one, someone could get hurt. Did you know, however, that there are actually specific steps that you should be taking...
How an attorney helps with Virginia reckless driving charges
Any sort of traffic ticket is going to slow down your day and impact your budget. However, some infractions have much more noteworthy and lasting consequences than others. If an officer in Virginia claims that your recent traffic infraction was not just a case of...