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Virginia approaches divorce with an eye for equitable distribution, but the process for determining what is marital property can be an interesting puzzle — especially when factors such as workers' compensation or other damages come into play. It might seem strange to...
Virginia parents like you want to make the upcoming divorce as easy as possible on your kids. Of course, this starts at the basics: how you first tell them divorce is in the future. To ensure your child experiences this news in the least harmful way, you can employ...
Virginia drivers must consent to a blood or breath sobriety test if requested by a law enforcement officer. The state mandates charges of driving under the influence for blood alcohol content of 0.08 or higher. If you face a court date for DUI in Virginia, learn...
Both federal and Virginia law protect special needs children from unfair discipline at school. To this effect, the state Department of Education has published guidelines for local educational agencies to follow when disciplining children with disabilities. ...
For most people, divorce is a lengthy process. However, how lengthy it will be for you will boil down to two main factors: Whether your divorce is contested or uncontested, and whether you and your spouse have children together. While there is no way to anticipate how...
Getting divorced when you have children may leave you facing concerns about their well-being and your ability to provide for their needs without the support of a spouse. Depending on your situation, Virginia courts may rule in your favor to require your former spouse...
Many people may not realize that traffic violations can affect their lives for several years. Virginia uses a points system and people need to understand how this system works. Failing to observe the laws of the road can result in points on a person's driver's...
As students prepare for the new school year, many families are planning for a remote learning environment. If your child has an IEP, you likely have concerns about how online education will impact the provisions that guide his or her learning. Keep these IEP...
For many of those in Manassas going through a divorce, the process will inevitably bring them a good deal of relief from no longer having to deal with the tension associated with their marriages. At the same time, they may also face some uncertainty if they were not...
During a divorce, many people may imagine that they will divide their assets in half. However, people have to follow Virginia laws about asset division. In Virginia, courts use a system known as equitable distribution to divide a couple's assets. According to FindLaw,...
