A good piece of art can bring you emotional satisfaction and pleasure. But, besides that, people also buy them for their great intrinsic value and tax advantages. As such, they are subject to equitable division upon divorce in Virginia. Art is an asset According to...
If you live in Virginia, there are drug laws that could result in significant consequences if you're found guilty. Cocaine is one of the drugs that can carry punishments that include fines or time in jail, depending on how the drug is used or handled. Possession If...
Summer is when many people hit the road for vacations or other activities. While summer driving can be enjoyable in Virginia, it's crucial to be aware of the hazards that often come with warmer weather and longer days. Increased traffic With more people hitting the...
Many businesses in Virginia and around the country ask prospective employees to sign paperwork that gives them permission to conduct background checks. The companies that perform these checks verify academic credentials and employment histories, obtain credit reports...
Divorce is often the reality for some married couples in Virginia. While divorce is difficult enough, it often becomes more complicated with children in the picture. Fortunately, there are ways to make divorce easier for your children. Don't make children your...
Some Virginia car accidents involve complicated legal and liability issues. One common scenario is that the driver only holds a learner’s permit and has a collision using someone else’s vehicle. Liability for an accident caused by learner’s permit-holder The most...
Many Virginians have heard of the term “co-parenting” for sharing custody after a divorce. However, it isn’t always possible to co-parent; in certain situations, parallel parenting is more appropriate. This is what it means and when it should be used. Understanding...
When you place an elderly loved one in a Virginia nursing home, you expect them to be given plenty of attention and care. Sadly, that doesn’t always happen; some nursing home residents suffer from neglect. If your loved one experiences bedsores, nursing home neglect...
Patients receiving an incorrect diagnosis in the emergency room is a widespread problem. Over seven million misdiagnoses occur in emergency rooms across the United States annually. According to a government report published by the Agency for Healthcare Research and...
In some extreme cases, parental rights might be terminated if the judge deems that the parent was unable to care for the child. Virginia parents who have experienced this might be able to petition for the restoration. Not all states allow parents to petition for...