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...
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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...
Should we consider parallel parenting?
No matter what caused your divorce, it is likely that there are some hard feelings on both sides of it. In the majority of cases, parents are able to work together for the good of their children despite any lingering animosity on either side. However, this is not...
Should you keep the marital home in a gray divorce?
Splitting up with your spouse at an older age can pose particular challenges when it comes to dividing your assets. If you are closer to retirement, you know you have fewer working years left than if you divorced while young, so questions like what to do with the...
Can I sue a teacher who disciplined my child?
As schools in Virginia have faced so many changes in recent years, it is becoming quite common to see conflicts between faculty and staff and parents and children. Typically, parties can negotiate a resolution after a disagreement, but if you are at odds with your...
Back child support and your passport
If you fall behind on child support, there are various repercussions to recognize. Aside from wage garnishment and even the threat of imprisonment, other challenges arise for some parents, such as problems involving their passport. Whether you need to travel for...
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