Divorcing when you have pets can be a nightmare, especially if they were purchased during your marriage. Unlike in some other states, pets are still considered to be personal property in Virginia. That means that they're subject to property division, just like other...
There is often a great deal of value in a family home -- both sentimental and monetary. For many couples, their home is one of their largest investments. As such, what happens to the family home and other property following a Virginia divorce is often a hotly...
Divorces are emotionally and financially challenging. Most people know that suggesting a divorce or bringing up the option of getting a divorce could cause extreme stress and anxiety in their lives. That's probably why many people wait so long to address problems in...
While many families in Virginia and across the country have a traditional composition, there are a variety of families that do not. Regardless of family composition, parents often face unique situations -- that may ultimately require court action. For example, the...
The loss of a loved one is never an easy event. Unfortunately, one family was hit with a double loss when a woman from out-of-state traveled to Virginia to help settle her grandfather's estate following his death. Now, her uncle reportedly faces accusations of drunk...
Most people in Virginia and across the country would likely acknowledge that raising children is an expensive endeavor. Many would likely struggle to do so on a single income. As such, courts often order parents to pay child support to ensure that a child's basic...
Many people use the words assault and battery as though they were interchangeable or inextricably intertwined. While the two definitely relate to one another, their meanings do vary somewhat from state to state and can either overlap or exist independent of one...
The end of a marriage can be a difficult time for both parties. Two people who thought they were going to spend their life together ultimately arrive at the decision that it is no longer in their best interests to remain as a couple. While coping with these emotions,...
When involved in a relatively minor accident, it may be difficult for a driver to know exactly what to do, especially if no other vehicles are involved. Unfortunately, something as simple as running off the road could make a person react unexpectedly as he or she...
Courts in Virginia and across the country are often given the difficult task of determining what is in the best interest of a child. Often, different sides have different beliefs regarding what is in the actual best interest; sometimes those beliefs may even...