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...
Month: September 2019
Understand Virginia’s license points system
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...
IEP considerations for remote learning
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...
Cashing out 401(k) funds in a divorce
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...
How equitable distribution affects asset division
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,...
What is nesting and is it right for our kids?
In the majority of cases, divorces end with a co-parenting arrangement. This means that both parents are actively involved in raising the children. Generally, this arrangement is most beneficial for kids because having both parents involved in their lives is positive,...
Make sure teachers use the IEP
When children have an Individualized Education Program, it is important for teachers to follow this plan. If parents realize that someone is not following the plan, they need to take action. Parents should speak to their child's teacher as soon as they know there is a...
How can I protect my teen driver from distracted driving?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1,000 people are injured in distracted driving accidents on a daily basis. Of these people, nine lose their lives as a result of their injuries. While distracted driving impacts motorists of all ages, young...
What are the factors Virginia uses for child custody?
In any divorce when children are involved, child custody is likely one of the primary concerns divorcing parents have. As a result, it is beneficial for divorcing parents to be familiar with the child custody factors used to determine custody. Child custody is...
When problems at work interfere with a divorce
There are many different challenges people face in the workplace, from demanding projects to concerns about the future of one's job and long-term stress or sleep loss. Unfortunately, these hardships often carry over into other facets of one's life, such as their...