Although it is still spring here in Virginia, it is not too early for divorced parents to address their summer parenting plans. Because children generally do not have school in the summer, this means that their summertime child custody and visitation schedule may look...
Sometimes a business in Virginia falls on hard financial times. Even if a business slashes its budget it could find that it simply isn't making enough of a profit to meet all its liabilities. When this happens, the business may want to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy....
Amazon has become a household name and most people in Virginia have either ordered something from the online retail giant at some point in time or at least know someone who has. Therefore, they may be interested to hear of the outcome of the divorce of Amazon CEO,...
While a person in Virginia may lawfully be prescribed medical marijuana for certain conditions, that doesn't mean that the use of the drug couldn't land them in legal hot water. Specifically, not unlike alcohol, police who suspect a motorist is driving while high on...
Virginia residents may be fans of the country music band, the Dixie Chicks and the band's lead singer, Natalie Maines. In 2017 Maines filed for divorce from her husband on grounds of irreconcilable differences. The couple have two teenage sons. Maines' husband is...
A will is the cornerstone of a comprehensive estate plan and allows an individual to designate who inherits certain assets and personal belongings. However, in some cases, heirs may challenge the validity of a will — leading to costly legal battles and irreparable...
According to the U.S. government’s Administration on Aging, there is a 70 percent likelihood that individuals age 65 and older will need some sort of long-term care. Despite this staggering statistic, many people fail to plan for long-term care needs. Often, people...
When divorce is imminent, you may suddenly look at your life very differently. Everything that you have is something you could potentially lose, from your home to your children. For business owners, divorce presents additional challenges and worries.Having a clear...
Parents in Virginia who were very much in love when their child was born may find that as time marches on, while their love for their child grows, the relationship they have with one another has become untenable and they are best off divorcing. When this happens a...
Business owners in Virginia may spend many years cultivating their enterprise. However, sometimes an opportunity to transfer ownership of the business presents itself. This is known as a "buyout." A buyout is a transaction under business law in which ownership of a...