Virginia drivers should exercise caution any time they take to the roadways. This remains true whether the motor vehicle operator cruises on streets close to home or takes a long road trip to a faraway destination. Due to many factors, certain highways have a...
Hillsville Legal Blog
What is contributing to the rise of gray divorces?
As Kiplinger explains, the divorce rate is decreasing among the Millennial generation but is rising for Baby Boomers. The Pew Research Center has found that divorce has nearly doubled for adults aged 50 and over since the 1990s. So why has divorce increased for older...
Understanding the point system related to traffic violations
Receiving a ticket for a traffic violation may just seem like an inconvenience, but there are consequences beyond dollars out of your pocket. A traffic violation constitutes a wide variety of offenses, including improper turns, driving over a fire hose, failing to...
Who is responsible for in-flight turbulence?
Commercial airplane crashes are rare but that does not prevent all injuries you may sustain on flights. There are a lot of moving parts to get a plane safely off the ground, flying and landing for all passengers. An airplane during flight has many natural forces to...
Family risk factors for juvenile delinquency
Juvenile delinquency can develop via numerous pathways. While biological, social and environmental issues contribute to bad behavior patterns, the primary trigger typically stems from issues surrounding the family. A few of the most common risk factors include family...
What is the difference between murder and manslaughter?
You are probably familiar with the crime of murder. However, not everyone who causes someone to die receives a murder charge. Sometimes a prosecutor will levy manslaughter charges. There is an important distinction between these two kinds of charges since they carry...
When should you reject an insurance company’s offer?
After slipping and falling on another's property, you filed a claim with the at-fault party's insurance. You got an offer for compensation, but should you accept it? Nasdaq explores when to consider rejecting an insurance company's settlement. Learn when you could...
Virginia drivers some of the nation’s most distracted
Driver distraction is a frequent factor in Virginia car crashes. Often, wrecks involving driver distraction lead to serious injuries or fatalities. This is concerning given that Virginia’s motorists are among the most distracted in the United States. According to...
What is parallel parenting?
As co-parents who still get into conflicts frequently, you may wonder: is shared custody really the best option for your child? Experts suggest it, but what happens if you simply cannot get along with your co-parent? In these cases, you may want to look into parallel...
How should you handle a gray divorce?
As explained by Insider, a gray divorce refers to couples 50 and older ending their marriages. These divorces are more difficult because people usually have more complicated financial situations at this point in their lives. For instance, intermingled finances make it...
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