Adopting a child is a wonderful option for Virginia families. After the process is complete, mothers often go through a variety of difficult emotions. This is common, and here are some ways to deal with them. Moms and emotions When you become a mother, whether...
Virginia residents who get into accidents that are not their fault may be left with injuries. In that situation, it’s logical to file a personal injury claim. Avoid making these common mistakes that can hurt your case. Not immediately seeking medical attention...
Divorce and businesses do not often work well when the couple owns a business. Even being members in a limited liability company can create problems, which are hopefully also addressed in any operating agreement. Virginia couples who are separating should decide early...
Exploiting vulnerable and elderly adults is a crime in Virginia. Even those who are authorized to assist vulnerable adults are potentially culpable. Documents such as a power of attorney may be a defense to some extent, but even an individual power of attorney within...
Virginia residents who are going through the divorce process might want to pause their social media usage until it is finalized. If not, they might want to be careful about what they post, and even what they search for, as the content can both affect them emotionally...
About 4 million older adults suffer from abuse or neglect. There are many unknown elder abuse cases for every reported one. Older adults that suffer from neglect or abuse tend to die sooner. A law in Virginia includes penalties for false neglect or abuse claims for...
Virginia strictly enforces child support orders. If a noncustodial parent fails to pay, it means they are violating the law and can face certain consequences, including jail. It’s important to know what can happen and how to make payments. What is the role of the...
When a road accident occurs, it's often due to human error. And more often than not, that error is due to distracted driving. There are three main types of distracted driving: visual, manual and cognitive. Visual distractions These are distractions that take your eyes...
For most Virginia residents, patronizing an establishment with insufficient staffing is merely an irritating inconvenience. However, when it involves a nursing home, the result is a form of neglect that can result in severe injury or death. Here is why staff shortages...
Ageism is a prevalent problem in society, including in the healthcare system. Many people unconsciously engage in ageist behaviors. In the medical field, this can manifest as either undertreatment or overtreatment of people who are ages 65 and older. Virginia has...