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...
Cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, Ethereum and Dogecoin, are digital assets that exist only online and are traded via an encrypted ledger. They have become increasingly popular and valuable in recent years, creating a new class of crypto-millionaires who own large...
For those facing a high-asset divorce, usually, a primary concern is spousal support (i.e., spousal maintenance or alimony). Spousal support is recognized and available in Virginia, but it must be found appropriate by a family court judge. How spousal support works...
If you have been arrested or charged with a crime, you will wonder if you can clear your criminal record and move on with your life. Having a criminal record can affect your employment, education, housing and credit opportunities. Fortunately, Virginia law allows some...
This is the second post on the changing nature of divorce as incomes and assets increase. In Virginia, high-asset divorces involve many complicated issues, like spousal support. Spousal support Spousal support, also known as alimony or maintenance, is a payment that...
Divorce is a challenging and stressful process for anyone, but it can be especially complicated for couples with a large number of assets and that are in higher income levels. In Virginia, high-asset divorces involve many issues that require careful planning,...
A drunk driving charge can put your future in jeopardy. While the mere allegations themselves can damage your reputation and threaten your employment, a criminal conviction and its resulting mar on your record can land you in jail or prison, strip you of your driving...
If you are a woman who earns more than your husband, you may wonder if he can request alimony from you. Alimony, also known as spousal support, is a payment that one spouse makes to the other to help them maintain a reasonable standard of living after a divorce. The...
If you are going through a divorce in Alexandria, Virginia, you may have questions about how your life insurance policy is affected by the process. Depending on your situation, you may want to keep your ex-spouse as a beneficiary of your policy, or you may want to...
When you are planning to marry, you are likely not considering what could happen in the future if your marriage ends. Most couples do not marry with the assumption the marriage will end someday, but this is the reality for many Virginia couples. It is beneficial for...
