What Factors Do Courts Consider When Determining Liability in Cases of Car Accidents Involving Multiple Vehicles?
May 12, 2025
Getting into a car accident is rough, but when it’s a pile-up with multiple vehicles? That’s when things get messy. So, determining liability is a bit more challenging in this situation. And in a place like Virginia, things get a bit more tangled with the law. Virginia handles these cases isn’t always simple. There are […]
Read MoreWhat is Mediation and How It Is Used in Custody Proceedings
May 12, 2025
When it comes to a contested child custody case, which is typically the case in many divorce proceedings, both parents need to agree on what is in the best interest of the child. If they can’t, the court orders third-party mediation that involves a specialist who represents the court and is responsible for helping both […]
Read MoreHow to Increase a VA Disability Rating Due to Worsening Conditions?
May 12, 2025
If you have sustained an injury related to active combat that has resulted in a disability and the disability is getting worse as time passes or if you think your injury is going to result in other health complications over time, you are eligible to seek an increase in your disability rating through veterans affairs. […]
Read MoreOverview of How Experts Can Be Used in Contested Family Law Cases
May 12, 2025
When it comes to a regular family law case such as a child custody issue or a divorce proceeding, typically, there are three vital elements involved – the court, the parties, and their attorneys. However, it is just as equally important to know that the court as well as the litigants also have the option […]
Read MoreAn Overview of How the VA Determines an Effective Date for A Disability Rating and How That Can Change
May 12, 2025
Successfully having your disability compensation filed and processed with Veterans’ Affairs is only the beginning of everything. It is very important to understand what your VA effective date is. This is essentially the date when you will be paid your benefits every month. In addition, the effective date will also determine whether you are entitled […]
Read MoreSome Of the Common Issues Executors Face When Trying to Manage an Estate
May 06, 2025
If a close family member or a parent to who you were very attached to dies and nominates you to be their executor to handle and manage the probate process and distribute their estate amongst other named beneficiaries, it is vital to understand that amidst the grief that you are already going through, you will […]
Read MoreThe Pros and Cons of Divorce Mediation Versus Going to Trial
May 06, 2025
When you or your spouse file for divorce and the litigation starts, the process can become quite emotionally strenuous. You’ll feel like you must make a ton of important decisions as fast as possible and must accept what the court decides in terms of child support, parental visitation, alimony (if applicable), and more. However, it […]
Read MoreUnderstanding Different Ways Property Can Escape Probate in Virginia
May 06, 2025
If an individual living in Virginia passes away leaving behind his estate, which may comprise properties, their house, cars, pension funds, bank accounts, etc., their assets cannot be distributed to their rightful heirs without first going through a long and expensive probate process. The crux of a probate process is to make sure that the […]
Read MoreHow Estate Debts Are Paid and Prioritized During Probate?
May 06, 2025
When you’ve been nominated as a personal representative in the testator’s will, after they pass away, it will fall on you to ensure that they will undergo the probate process and ensure that each named beneficiaries get their due share of the estate. However, from a strictly emotional perspective, expect to face a flurry of […]
Read MoreRelocation Requirements in Virginia Custody Cases and Enforcement
Apr 28, 2025
As an individual who is divorced and has primary custody of their child, nothing is more important than to devote your life to ensuring you do everything in the best interests of your child. While this typically means providing them with a good education, ensuring they have the best medical care, and more, at times, […]
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