Residents of Manassas and other parts of Virginia may want to learn more about how a traffic violation may affect their commercial driving license (CDL). The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles has strict guidelines when it comes to traffic violations and commercial...
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Handling virtual visitation sessions
If you and your ex-spouse are trying to make proper child custody and visitation arrangements while separated by distance, you may want to consider virtual visitation. This form of visitation allows the non-custodial parent to send emails, engage in video conferences...
How parents can resolve special education disputes
Your child has the right to a free education that accommodates his or her specific learning needs. As a parent of a special education student in Virginia, if you and the school disagree over an aspect of your child’s instruction, you have multiple options to resolve...
Should we try nesting?
Just like not all divorces are the same, not all post-divorce custody situations work the same way either. Traditionally, in a joint custody situation, the parents set up separate households and the children move between the households according to the custody...
Why is it so important to have an estate plan?
Many people believe that only wealthy individuals need an estate plan. Others think a simple will template covers all the bases. However, a personalized estate plan is important for most people. These are the three key reasons to engage in the estate planning process...
Situations that warrant a will review
Many people understand the importance of having a will. However, some of them draw up the original will and then forget about it. As individuals get older, there are life changes, and some of them warrant a review of the original will and possibly require a change. If...
What are the requirements for a legal will?
Putting your end-of-life wishes into a document is not enough to make it legally binding. You must make sure that you follow the law to create a legal will. According to the Virginia State Bar, there are multiple requirements to create a will that a court will rule...
The purpose of an ignition interlock device
After a DUI in Virginia, the future may look uncertain. Fortunately, resources such as an ignition interlock device provide offenders with options to retain their privileges. Understanding the value and benefit of an interlock device may encourage people to welcome...
What are the smaller signs of parental alienation?
When parental alienation strikes, many parents falsely assume it will happen in a big way. This mistake can cost you everything. Often, by the time big signs show up, an alienating parent has already spent significant time working on their plan. So what can you do to...
Your divorce, spousal support and the Virginia alimony tax law
If you and your spouse are ending your marriage, you face either a contested or uncontested divorce. Either way, the subject of alimony may come into play. When deciding on an alimony award, the court will consider several factors. A recent change in the tax law will...
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