When you pay child support, you not only have to pay the amount ordered by the court. The Virginia Department of Social Services can also assess fees and other costs for you to pay under state law. You may pay interest and fees in certain situations. The other parent...
Year: 2021
3 tips for motorcycle safety
As the weather continues to heat up, we will likely see more and more motorcycle traffic around our Virginia roads. Unfortunately, motorcycle riders tend to suffer the most catastrophic injuries in any type of collision. Whether it is amputation, spinal cord trauma or...
Reckless driving charges and your DMV record
If you are facing reckless driving charges, you need to carefully think about the different ways in which these allegations could turn your life upside down. In addition to financial penalties, the potential loss of your driving privileges and a shattered reputation,...
Accident statistics reveal harm to occupants of smaller vehicles
One clear trend that is unlikely to change is that accidents between trucks and passenger vehicles result in more deaths to the occupants of the smaller vehicle. With trucks weighing many times more than other vehicles, cars bear the brunt of the damage. The higher...
Does a second or third Virginia DUI mean mandatory jail time?
Virginia considers drunk driving to be a serious offense, and the penalties you face for doing so increase in severity with each subsequent conviction. While you may not, depending on circumstances, have to spend time in jail after a first-time conviction for driving...
Do I have to undergo a breathalyzer test if I’m pulled over?
If a police officer pulls you over, and has a reasonable suspicion that you might be intoxicated, they could ask you to undergo a blood alcohol test through the use of a breathalyzer. Regardless of whether you have actually been drinking or not, you now have a choice:...
Reasons to have a doctor examine your burn
While burns can vary in their severity, you should take seriously any burn that you may suffer as a result of a workplace injury or an auto accident. Some burns can cause permanent damage to your skin and possibly your muscles and nerves. It is also possible for a...
How do you prove negligence after a slip and fall?
Personal injury law deals with damage done to the body by a foreseeable and often preventable act. The person responsible is negligent for creating or ignoring the circumstances leading to an injury. Slip and fall cases center around proving the owner or person in...
How does parental alienation affect a child’s behavior?
Parental alienation often manifests in different ways in a child. This makes it somewhat difficult to get a good feel for how badly they end up affected and how severe the parental alienation tactics are. But in almost every case of parental alienation, you will...
How can you manage your children’s reaction to your divorce?
During a tumultuous time, children often struggle to cope with stress. A divorce in the family is often a trigger for these feelings, and knowing how to help alleviate some of that stress can lead to a healthier relationship between you and your child. Talk frankly...
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