If you face charges of driving while intoxicated (DWI) in a national park, expect authorities to handle your case differently than they would on state or local roads. Why? National parks are federal property, and as such, any legal offenses an individual commits...
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Understanding the impact of income disparity on spousal support
When a marriage ends, the financial landscape can shift dramatically for both spouses. For the spouse who has been the primary breadwinner, spousal support can mean a significant reduction in their income. This can potentially alter their lifestyle and financial...
Protecting digital business interests during a divorce
In today’s digital age, many couples are building their social media presence together, promoting products and services, and even starting a business of their own. But what happens when the marriage behind the brand starts to fall apart? Divorce can be emotionally and...
Should you fight for the vacation home in your divorce?
If you and your spouse own a vacation property, then it can become a focal point of your divorce. There may be sentimental value attached to it, and it could be worth a lot of money. As a result, each spouse might fight hard to retain the vacation home, but is doing...
Making joint custody work: How to manage shared parenting
Joint custody can be a challenging journey for divorced parents. The process often feels overwhelming, as it can be complicated. With the right approach, you can create a stable environment for your children. Below are tips to help make joint custody arrangements more...
How can you respond to a child custody modification request?
A custody modification request might take you by surprise, leaving you concerned about what your future with your child will look like. After all, the court may grant the request and thereby restrict the amount of time that you get to spend with your child. The court...
Is an expungement of your criminal record in your future?
Our past tends to follow us throughout our lives. This is especially true when it comes to the bad or negative events that occurred. An arrest or criminal record can feel like it is constantly looming over your head, making it challenging to move forward no matter how...
Is a paternity action necessary?
While many unmarried parents remain together and parent their children successfully, others part ways. To continue as co-parents, these never-married parents need child custody arrangements the same way divorced parents do. There is one significant difference when it...
What happens to debts during a Virginia divorce?
There are many financial issues that spouses need to address when they divorce. The focus is often on the division of property and the need for financial support. However, debt can also be an important consideration during divorce. Couples may have a variety of...
Key financial experts for your high-asset divorce
Divorce is undoubtedly a difficult time, but the stakes can get even higher when high-value assets and investments are hanging in the balance. You might find yourself facing a tangle of property valuations, business interests, investment portfolios and retirement...