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...
This could not have happened to you. But it did. For years, you have cautiously told anyone you knew the dangers of overspending and falling into debt. Little did they know that you harbored a long-kept secret: You, too, struggle with debt. So much so that you owe...
Suspensions, expulsions, and juvenile arrests at school led to students having criminal records and constructed a school-to-prison pipeline. Two new laws will aid the criminal defense of juvenile offenders by eliminating criminal punishments in Virginia’s elementary,...
Getting their driver’s license is a huge milestone for many teenagers in Virginia. However, teens do not have the experience behind the wheel that older drivers do, and teens may be easily distracted or otherwise take unnecessary risks while driving. Any of these...
Virginia takes drunk driving very seriously even if it’s a defendant’s first offense. The penalties for drinking and driving in Virginia can vary based on numerous factors. But those who have been arrested for a second or third offense can face serious consequences....
During our current crazy economic environment, estate planning has increasingly become a hot topic. However, even after one completes their estate plan, there still may be post-estate planning pitfalls that Virginians face. Inappropriate investment strategies Estate...
Life as we know it has drastically changed, and we have all heard that this is the new normal. So while individuals and families are navigating this newness and coming up with new traditions, those divorcing must do the same. While divorcing with children is...
Sudden hardships like medical emergencies, home or car troubles, or unexpected job losses can become a significant burden on a person or household. Given the severity of the hardship, a person may need to look towards more serious solutions to their problems, and...
This year has been, in a word, “crazy.” And, this craziness and uncertainty has made many young people begin questioning whether they need to start estate planning or draft a will. Do 18-year-olds need a will? As a general rule, whether a young person needs a Last...
Contracts form the basis of many business dealings in Virginia. We expect these contracts will be followed as intended, but this is not always the case. Sometimes one party fails to keep up their end of the deal, giving rise to a breach of contract claim. There are...