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Many divorces are acrimonious. Spouses fight over every detail and need a judge to settle their disputes. Litigated or contested divorces can be incredibly expensive. They can also drag on for months while waiting for time in court and a judge's ruling. Although...
Virginia prosecutors can file driving while impaired (DWI) charges against people who drive after drinking too much alcohol. Both obvious impairment at the wheel and an elevated blood alcohol concentration (BAC) could justify a DWI charge in Virginia. Sometimes, state...
Co-parenting is a challenging undertaking for adults, but this arrangement can benefit children if the parents can make things work. One of the most important things for parents to do is remember to make decisions based on what’s best for their children whenever...
Some divorcing couples in Virginia can settle their disagreements with one another amicably. Others may need to take certain issues to court. A family law judge in Virginia has the legal authority to divide both the assets and debts belonging to the divorcing couple....
The challenges involved in divorce proceedings are different depending on a family’s unique circumstances. Those with children often worry more about custody and parenting matters than they do about property division, for example. Parents don't want to end up...
Prosecutors have a tremendous amount of power in the United States. It’s ultimately a prosecutor who decides who gets charged, what charges they face and whether or not a plea deal is offered. Sometimes, an individual’s “prosecutorial discretion” is used to overcharge...
It takes many years of service to become eligible for a military pension. Someone's role and the length of their service will influence how much they receive in pension benefits. For those who truly commit themselves to their careers, their military pension is one of...
It can be very difficult to plan for the future at the beginning stages of a divorce. You may have very intense emotions, and your spouse may too. If the two of you let your emotions determine what steps you take, your feelings will likely make your divorce much...
Birdnesting is a unique custody situation where the children live in one house 100% of the time. The parents do share custody, but the schedule doesn't tell them when the children move into their house. It tells the parents when they are supposed to move into the...
People spend their entire professional lives saving for retirement and many years fantasizing about life after the end of their careers. Most of your retirement plans are probably focused on your spouse, so divorce will obviously change your retirement significantly....
