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...
Richmond Legal Blog
What are your choices for structuring your business start-up?
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....
Why it is important to have a health care power of attorney
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...
Despite major drop in marijuana arrests, some still face charges
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...
How distracted driving hurts car accident victims
The harm that distracted drivers can cause can be extensive. It can cause serious injuries and other harm victims of distracted drivers may least expect. For that reason, victims of distracted drivers should be familiar with scope of the problem of distracted driving...
A business can face legal risk from different directions
It can be easy for a business operating in the Richmond area to think that the only threat of legal actions they will face is from a competitor, a supplier, a customer, or a disgruntled co-owner or investor. They may also realize the possibility of property disputes...
Understanding adoption laws in the state of Virginia
Not all families have the same start, but they are families nonetheless. While some may birth their own children, others may expand their family through adoption. The ability to adopt a child is an exciting way to bring a child into one’s life; however, the process...
Do you know how to approach your divorce negotiations?
Even if your divorce is extremely contentious, there’s a good chance that it’ll end up resolving through negotiation. That isn’t to say that the formal split is going to be amicable. In fact, you should be ready to litigate your divorce before ever sitting down at the...
Estate planning when you don’t have kids
Estate planning is a deeply personal process that touches just about every aspect of one’s life. For most families, a lot of the process centers around setting up one’s children and helping the next generation have a better life. However, for those families that do...
Legal marijuana sparks fear of DUI auto accidents in Virginia
More and more, marijuana is being legalized across the United States. There are many reasons for this including the changing perspectives about it and the cost for prosecuting people accused of low-level crimes related to it. Recently, Virginia became one of the...