Posts by Richmond Cariaga:
Is an Employee Handbook Legally Binding in Virginia?
An employee handbook is not automatically a legally binding contract in Virginia. However, the language in a handbook, any disclaimers or acknowledgments, and the circumstances surrounding the employment relationship can …
- Posted on: Oct 12 2026
Does Intellectual Property Belong to the Business or the Person Who Created It?
Intellectual property may belong to the business, the person who created it, or, in some situations, multiple parties. Ownership depends on the type of intellectual property involved, who created it, …
- Posted on: Oct 5 2026
When Should a Sole Proprietor Form an LLC or Corporation in Virginia?
A Virginia sole proprietor should consider forming an LLC or corporation when the business begins to take on greater financial or legal risk, hire employees, enter into significant contracts, add …
- Posted on: Oct 1 2026
First-Time Offender Options in Virginia
If you have been charged with a crime for the first time, your first question is usually simple: Can this be dismissed? In Virginia, the answer is sometimes yes. Many …
- Posted on: Jun 4 2026
What Executors Get Wrong About Paying Debts and Creditors
Executors often make avoidable mistakes when paying estate debts, including paying creditors too early, ignoring Virginia’s required payment order, and distributing assets before liabilities are resolved. In Fairfax, these errors …
- Posted on: Jun 1 2026
Commercial Lease “Gotchas” for Small Businesses
Signing a commercial lease can lock your business into financial and legal obligations that go far beyond monthly rent. Many small business owners run into issues because key terms are …
- Posted on: May 7 2026
Passenger Injury Claims: Can You Sue the Driver for an Accident?
Passengers injured in a car accident can often bring a claim against the driver who caused the crash, even if that driver is someone they know. In Virginia, your ability …
- Posted on: May 4 2026
Do You Have to Let Police Into Your Home Without a Warrant?
In most situations, you do not have to let the police into your home without a warrant. The Fourth Amendment protects your home from unreasonable searches, and officers usually need …
- Posted on: Apr 21 2026
Supervised Visitation in Virginia: When Judges Order It and What to Expect
Supervised visitation in Virginia is ordered when a judge believes a child can safely spend time with a parent only if another responsible adult is present. The goal is to …
- Posted on: Apr 7 2026
Can Child Support Be Modified If My Ex Remarries?
Remarriage alone does not automatically change child support in Virginia. However, a parent’s remarriage can affect child support if it results in a material change in financial circumstances. Courts focus …
- Posted on: Mar 27 2026