Surviving your divorce was a milestone. Successfully coparenting with your ex-spouse is another milestone. However, what if your circumstances have changed and you need to modify the original child custody order? Modifying a child custody order in Virginia is a...
With the ever-changing legal status of marijuana (otherwise known as weed) throughout the United States, one can be forgiven for not knowing whether it is still illegal locally, even if it is still illegal federally. Marijuana’s legal status in Alexandria, Virginia,...
There is considerable debate around how often people make up or exaggerate allegations of domestic violence against them. Although anecdotal, there have been reported situations in which people have faced serious criminal charges only to have them dropped after it...
If you are convicted of driving under the influence, the consequences you face will depend on several factors including prior convictions (if any), your blood alcohol level, and whether you caused serious injury/death. Even a first time DUI charge with no aggravating...
In many households, one spouse works outside of the home to earn an income, while the other spouse focuses on taking care of the household. Even if both spouses are earning an income, one spouse may be earning significantly more than the other. Because of this income...
If you find yourself facing DUI or possession charges you may be concerned about the possibility of being charged even without having alcohol or illegal drugs in your system. This situation can arise due to several factors, including the type of tests used, the timing...
When confronted with the decision to submit to DUI testing in Virginia, it is crucial to understand the potential repercussions of refusal. Virginia operates under an implied consent law, meaning that drivers, by virtue of using the state’s roads, agree to undergo...
