Virginia law says that marital assets need to be divided equitably in a divorce. Therefore, if your business is considered to be a marital asset, you may lose some or all of the company that you built. Fortunately, there are steps that you can take to prevent this...
Most people think that injuries from accidents involving trucks in Virginia result from the sheer size and weight of a semi-tractor trailer or driver negligence. However, that isn't always the case. Flying debris from these accidents can also injure victims. The...
Family court judges have a legal obligation to make child custody decisions based on the best interests of the child. Under certain circumstances, a Virginia parent with a criminal history could face limitations on these rights. Violent crimes A history of one or more...
Virginia law has many statutes on the books related to illegal possession of prescription drugs, but understanding that legal landscape can be more confusing than with illegal narcotics. With substances like heroin, cocaine and other illicit drugs, it's very clear...
Virginia residents might be tempted to go no-contact with their ex after a divorce. Parents don’t have that option though. They’re expected to communicate with their ex, regardless of how difficult it might be. There are ways to make co-parenting easier. Creating a...
Every year, thousands of Virginia couples make the difficult decision to divorce. Divorce proceedings usually take months to complete, and that time period is generally extremely stressful for all involved. Make your divorce less stressful If you're going through a...
Nursing home residents around the country are often reluctant to report abuse or mistreatment because they fear retaliation from caregivers. That was the worrying conclusion reached by researchers from the Long Term Care Community Coalition after conducting a survey...
Virginia has nearly 300 nursing facilities, providing over 32,000 patient beds and generating over $4.3 million in revenue. According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), as of July 2012, around 1.2 million people resided in over 15,000 certified...
It's understandable for many adults in Virginia to lack the time, resources or both to care for their aging parents. Sometimes, these busy adults have no choice but to place their parents in nursing homes. Many nursing homes throughout the state provide exceptional...
While anyone can get hurt after a fall, elderly folks may be more vulnerable to getting hurt after falling on an icy sidewalk or while walking around their Virginia homes. Brittle bones, a weaker immune system and other factors may explain why elderly fall victims are...