People in Virginia and across the United States are increasingly leaving their cars at home and using alternative methods to get around. Bicycling is positive in many ways including helping people stay in shape, saving money on gas and benefiting the environment....
Virginia residents considering adoption know there are many steps in the process that must be followed to ensure a successful adoption. One of the most important steps is the home study. If you are thinking about adopting a child, or already involved in the adoption...
Spousal support, often referred to as alimony or support and maintenance, is the payment of money from one party to a divorce to the other. It is an important element of many divorces as some individuals are financially dependent on their partners during their...
Like other states, Virginia broadly prohibits people under 21 from drinking alcohol. Minors are not to be at bars, and they should not be served alcohol at other restaurants and eateries. Police and prosecutors in the Richmond area take these laws seriously and will...
Auto accidents with injuries and fatalities are a consistent problem in Virginia and across the United States. This is a daily concern. In some instances, the landscape is worse than others. The most recent statistics show a worrisome increase in road fatalities for...
For those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, they have likely been fighting it for their entire lives. Indeed, many are diagnosed in elementary and begin medication immediately. Unfortunately, even with medication, there may be some issues that...
With such a high number of divorces in the United States today, it is clear why splitting up impacts so many other important issues connected to the family structure. One of those issues is child custody. When a couple divorces, they are not the only people who are...
You may have a great idea for a new small business and are eager to break away from the nine-to-five rat race and set up shop on your own. Establishing a business start-up in the Richmond area is not as easy as putting a sign on the door and opening-up to the public....
There are many different healthcare decisions that people in Virginia need to make during their lives. People will generally speak with medical professionals to determine what may be wrong and potential treatment plans before making the decisions, but ultimately the...
In the past, marijuana was a common way in which people in Richmond and across the commonwealth unexpectedly found themselves under arrest and facing criminal charges. Although marijuana is being treated less and less like a serious legal violation and a rising number...