Having a child is a major commitment to both the new person created and to the child’s other parent. Parents have an obligation to provide for a child's basic needs until they become adults. If the relationship between parents changes while the child is still a minor,...
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Why can you get a DUI the next day?
Most people who end up getting a DUI are arrested on the same day that they were drinking. They are generally stopped shortly after they stop drinking, such as when they’re driving home from a bar. There are also those who do end up getting arrested in the pre-dawn...
Retirement accounts can be divided in divorce
People sometimes worry about how they’re going to retire after they get divorced. They know that they’ve been saving up jointly with their spouse for retirement, and they also know they have to divide assets if the marriage ends. But they may be worried that they’re...
Will the Virginia family courts grant you sole custody?
Few personal matters are as emotional as custody arrangements for children following a divorce. It can take very stressful custody litigation or weeks of negotiations to arrange shared custody in a way that works for your family. The idea of sharing parenting time and...
Yes, dining and dashing is a criminal act, possibly a felony
When you go out to eat at a restaurant, you pay for the service and the experience as much as for the food. The server will bring you a bill based on these dishes that you ordered, and you will pay not just for the food itself but also for the service in the form of a...
A DUI charge can cost you thousands more than you expect
If a Virginia police officer arrests you for driving under the influence (DUI), you probably understand that your arrest will be expensive. Between the cost to mount a defense or the fines possible if you just plead guilty, the arrest might mean thousands of dollars...
How do I prove self-defense in Virginia?
It’s nerve-wracking to face criminal charges for a physical confrontation with someone else that resulted in injury or even death. It can be even worse when you know that you were not responsible for starting the altercation, but that you acted to defend yourself or...
What if my child’s father refuses to acknowledge paternity?
You want the best for your child: a good education, health and home. However, your child’s father refuses to accept them, and now you are worried about how you’ll manage on your own without child support. But you don’t need to have concerns about this, as you can...
Virginia traffic violations: often far more serious than expected
Flashing red lights behind you. That is a behind-the-wheel event that drivers in Fairfax County and across Northern Virginia often see when engaged in traffic. And it is guaranteed to command instant attention in any scenario. Especially when the object of interest...
How can I afford to get divorced?
Most couples have a general understanding of the challenges related to dissolving a marriage. However, many are unaware of how expensive it can be. Favorable settlement terms, such as child custody and property division, might be your primary focus. And although there...
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