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Every single human being makes mistakes from time to time. Some of these mistakes are minor, leading to only a little embarrassment. Other errors, however, are more severe and lead to a criminal conviction. Parents with criminal records may fear losing access to their...
Guardianships (control of your person) and conservatorships (control of your assets) have been in the news a lot recently. Britney Spears, a world-famous pop star, became the focus of media attention after being under the control of an allegedly inappropriate and...
Prenuptial agreements have been growing in popularity among ordinary people who just want to protect their interests if their marriages sour. However, they’ve long been a “must-have” for the rich and famous. No doubt, that’s what singer Kelly Clarkson was thinking...
A Kentucky judge recently refused to sign off on a couples uncontested divorce petition. The judge’s logic was simply that, in her opinion, the couple’s marriage wasn’t “irretrievably broken,” which is the standard for a “no-fault” divorce in that state. She seemed to...
When the parents cannot agree on custody or visitation, the court decides for them. Courts consider many different factors to determine custody. One of them is the child’s preference if the child is old and mature enough to understand the situation and make a...
For years in Virginia, cars and trucks have been pieced by X-Lite guardrails during crashes. The guardrails are meant to be a safeguard, but the guardrails themselves are causing severe and fatal injuries. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has decided...
Sharing custody with your ex isn't easy, but if they have a bad attitude toward you, that can make things even harder to handle. A bitter ex might threaten to call the police if you ever get stuck in traffic on your way to a custody exchange or constantly come up with...
Divorce is generally difficult for adults to cope with. It can be even more challenging for children. They don't often see the demise of their parents' relationship coming and feel like they have little control. Some studies show that the period immediately before...
Determining the party legally responsible for an accident can sometimes be a complicated process. Usually, it is based on whether they were negligent in the lead-up to your accident. It may seem straightforward that the party that caused your accident must compensate...