Non-Compete Agreements in VA
While you may find yourself signing many agreements regarding your conduct and expectations while you work for your employer, many times you will also be asked to sign an agreement ...
Determining Liability in an Airplane Crash
We tend not to hear too much about airplane crashes, luckily, because they aren’t very common. However, when one does occur it generally makes the top news, as aviation crashes ...
COVID-19 and Jury Trials via Zoom
As the U.S. prepares for what could be a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic, many states are once again asking themselves if they’re able to keep businesses open or ...
Are Engagement and Wedding Rings Considered Marital Property?
Divorce is never easy. It involves a number of decisions that must be made and issues that must be settled. One such issue is the division of the marital assets. ...
5 Things to Know Before Speaking with an Insurance Adjuster
After you’ve been injured in an accident, it’s normal to be dealing with a lot of stress and aggravation. But on top of all of that, you may also find ...
Dealing with a Financially Abusive Spouse? Here’s What You Can Do
The concept of abuse between two people usually conjures up physical or emotional turmoil. However, there is another common type of abuse that can also wreak much harm on its ...
Disputing HOA and Condo Rules Violations
In recent years, property owners’ associations in Virginia (commonly called “homeowners’ associations” or “HOAs”) and condominium associations have come to wield significant powers to adopt rules, enforce them, and even ...
The Internet Remembers: Social Media Dos and Don’ts in Divorce
If you find yourself involved in a family law dispute, whether it is over divorce, custody, spousal or child support, or any other related issue, the Internet – social media ...
Documenting Your Separation
When a couple separates, it’s rarely a simple break. Even if divorce is not immediately on the horizon, the choices made during separation can affect property rights, finances, and parenting ...
Marijuana Possession is a Civil Infraction in Virginia – Can I Smoke Now?
On July 1, 2020, the possession of marijuana becomes a civil infraction punishable by a maximum fine of $25. Some marijuana activists are celebrating this as a major victory and ...