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While the role of the court in divorces cases is to ensure a fair settlement for both parties, there is no absolute right or entitlement to alimony in the state of Virginia. Instead, courts determine whether the party seeking spousal support is eligible by reviewing...
In Virginia, the laws are strict regarding DUI charges. Even first-time offenders face significant penalties. A conviction can mean license suspension, fines and jail time, depending on your circumstance. You can fight DUI charges in court Under Virginia law, any...
If you are a foreign national who is living in the United States and you are facing the threat of deportation, it can be a scary situation to be in. Given the constant changes within the U.S. immigration system, you may not know what to do. Because U.S. Citizen and...
While the majority of Virginia residents speak English, others speak mainly in Spanish or speak two or more languages. This language barrier can cause serious issues if they need to talk to an attorney. Fortunately, some law firms have bilingual attorneys who can...
It seems that the ownership of a home is often one of the main focuses of a divorce case. Former couples in Virginia will attempt to find ways to keep their homes, but the fact is that it can be very difficult to own them outright. Due to the marital laws within many...
The likely first thought of residents in Virginia who receive a ticket for speeding involves the amount of money they must pay. A person receiving a ticket may also wonder what other penalties they may face. The ticket a person receives for violating traffic laws will...
Agents of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) continue to rely on deceit and trickery in detaining undocumented residents throughout the country. More and more, they are resorting to posing as local law enforcement officers. A recent example occurred...
Police in Virginia have several ways to test alcohol impairment in drivers, but they do not have the same types of tests for marijuana impairment. So far, there are no universally accepted roadside tests that police can use to test drivers’ marijuana intoxication...
Life is full of challenges, and sometimes matters don’t go according to plan. This is especially true for divorce proceedings where one or both parties have a stake in a business. Each soon-to-be ex should have a strategy that paves a pathway forward through the...
Life insurance is a much bigger concern in a Virginia divorce than you may think. When you are getting divorced, you spend much of their time trying to find solutions to the issues of property division and custody. Once these are agreed upon, you often think that the...
