Naturalization fraud can refer loosely to federal criminal charges related to deception about a person’s status as a citizen of the United States. Narrowly speaking, the federal government may accuse a person of naturalization fraud if they lie while they are pursuing...
In Virginia divorces, spousal support is often a contested issue. For people who have substantial assets, it is a primary concern for both sides – the person who will be paying and the one receiving the support. Simply because they were fortunate enough to have...
If you are facing a high asset divorce in Virginia, you are probably laser-focused on one particular legal issue: property and debt division. The amount and complexity of assets in these types of divorce cases can bog down efforts to reach a resolution in the case,...
Like other states, Virginia has child support guidelines that the courts in this state use as a starting point for issuing support orders. The idea behind these child support guidelines is to make sure that courts are issuing orders that are consistent and fair to all...
Many divorce cases in Virginia must progress on a step-by-step basis, addressing individual legal issues one at a time. Alimony, child support, child custody and property and debt division are issues that can each bring their own challenges to a case. And, the level...
One of the most complicated aspects of divorce is determining what will happen to the children. Both parents naturally want to protect their kids and spend as much time as possible with them, but there is evidence to suggest that children tend to do better when...
If you are considering divorce in Virginia and have kids, you will want to know how to prepare for the child custody portion of your divorce case. Keep in mind that, like other states, family law courts determine child custody is determined by the best interests of...
There are several reasons a person may ask for a protective order, also known as a restraining order. It is issued to prevent contact from an abuser. There is a process they can follow in Virginia to obtain one. Protective orders The most common reason a person...
There are several reasons a person’s driver’s license can be suspended and in Virginia, if they drive during that time, there can be serious penalties. Reasons for suspension One of the most common reasons for suspension is a traffic violation. This can include...
In Virginia, when a person is arrested for driving under the influence, they might be aware of the potential for jail time, fines and a loss of driving privileges if they are convicted. As problematic as these consequences are, there can be other penalties that people...
