Most, if not all, relationships go through rough patches. This doesn’t always mean that divorce is on the horizon, but there may be certain indications that your marriage is on the rocks. If you start seeing these signs, then it might be time to start thinking about...
Year: 2021
Determining slip and fall liability
When a person slips and falls on someone else’s property, the owner of the property where the accident occurred, whether it be a residential complex or retail store, may be liable for the injuries suffered by the victim. In order for an owner to be held liable for...
Car crash kills one in Hanover County
One man is dead after being rear-ended by another driver while driving at low speed on Interstate 295 last Monday. Virginia State Police responded to a call to the northbound lanes of I-295 in Hanover County at approximately 9:14 a.m. Julian Ritch, 60, was driving...
DUI laws in Virginia
Drunk driving in Virginia is a serious charge that not only carries severe penalties on conviction, but can remain on an individual’s criminal record. In addition, driving restrictions from a license suspension can create hardships such as job loss, or challenges for...
How is property divided in a divorce?
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...
Fatality statistics rose in Virginia in 2020 despite less driving
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...
Revoking a power of attorney is possible but complicated
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 laws in Virginia
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...
Traffic violations rise with new hands-free driving law
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....
Choosing a business structure for your new enterprise
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...