Getting a divorce is a deeply personal and crucial decision, especially when it involves significant assets like businesses, investments and luxury properties. Such separations require careful consideration and a clear understanding of the intricacies that come with...
Month: May 2024
Telling your kids about your divorce
Just like it has been said that there is no easy way to break somebody’s heart, telling your children that you and your spouse are divorcing is also no easy feat. Protecting your children at all costs must still take utmost priority, regardless of your reason for...
Drivers under 21 are subject to Zero Tolerance for DUI charges
Although alcohol use in Virginia is only legal for people 21 and older, it is not uncommon for younger people to drink. Whether it is at a party, an event or by gaining access to a bar, it is important to understand how the law views this issue. To address underage...
This demographic is seeing a substantial uptick in divorce
With any divorce, there are fundamental concerns that most will face regardless of their age, income and future goals. Still, it can be useful to look at the statistics to determine which demographics are seeing a spike in divorce in the current climate. A recent...
Protect your interests in a high-asset divorce
Like most spouses in Virginia and throughout the country, when you said “I do” on your wedding day, you assumed your marriage would last a lifetime. Whether its demise occurred little by little, over time or a cataclysmic event was the straw that broke the camel’s...
When can law enforcement stop a suspected drunk driver?
It can be intimidating to see the flashing lights of a law enforcement vehicle in your rearview mirror. One moment you may be driving home, and the next moment you could find yourself having to submit to a breath test or field sobriety tests. A suspected drunk driving...
Can a prenuptial agreement be done after marriage?
Prenuptial agreements have come back in vogue lately, and many couples are looking to enter them now, but they are entered prior to the marriage. This agreement becomes effective upon marriage and is primarily designed to protect each party’s financial interests in...
What are the common defenses to reckless driving charges?
Unless you live in downtown Alexandria, you need a car to survive in Virginia. It is just a fact of life. However, every time you get on the road, you risk not only getting into a car accident, but also being charged with some vehicular offense. In our state, reckless...
How does a prenuptial agreement affect property division during a divorce?
Divorce often involves complicated legal and financial matters. It is never a painless process, especially when it comes to dividing properties acquired during the marriage. However, couples who established a prenuptial agreement prior to their marriage could...