As married couples in Virginia move through life they acquire various property. This could be physical property such as homes, household goods, furniture, appliances, tools, vehicles, collectables and other property. It also includes non-tangible property such as bank...
For Virginians and people throughout the United States, 2020 was an unusual year. With the health crisis stoking fundamental changes in the way people live and work, it led to a radically different lifestyle. People also behaved differently when on the road. This...
Though many Virginia residents equate estate planning with simply creating a will, it covers more than that. In some unfortunate circumstances, an individual may be alive but unable to make decisions for their own benefit. Whether someone is incapacitated due to a car...
Intestacy is a term that most Richmond residents have likely never heard, but it is an important concept that can impact the distribution of their end-of-life estates when they die. When a person dies without a will or estate plan, they are said to have died...
When thinking about criminal defense in Virginia, people will rarely associate a traffic violation with the need for legal assistance. However, there are many cases where the driver has been wrongfully cited or the law enforcement officer did not adhere to protocol....
You may have worked in your chosen profession for the same employer for ten years or so and have become very skilled at your craft. Now, you are looking to step out on your own and start your own business in Virginia. One of the first steps you will have to take is to...
Once you have made the decision to expand your family, you may find that adopting a child is the best choice for you. The adoption process can be daunting, but an experienced attorney can help handle any legal matters that arise and ensure that the process goes as...
State police have identified the driver killed in a wreck in Henrico County early Friday morning. Lorenzo Shepherd, 32, of Henrico County, was killed in a single vehicle car wreck on Interstate 295. Virginia State Police responded to a call at approximately 12:30 a.m....
Many emerging businesses in Richmond may not be at the point where they can have a robust human resources staff supported by in-house counsel. Still, these businesses obviously have employees, and thus, must follow all applicable local, state, and federal employment...
Divorce can be emotionally messy, but it is often money that causes individuals to suffer significant stress. When one partner to an ending makes little to no money on their own, they may fear how they will support themselves in the future. In Virginia, spousal...
