Recent Blog Posts
5 Tips for Your Child Support Case
It can be daunting to think that a judge who knows little about you and your children can make a determination about the amount of child support you will receive or have to pay. And yet the child support system is based on a judge’s interpretation of financial data that is passed onto them… Read More »
How to Avoid Commercial Truck Accidents
Commercial trucks are useful to our economy, as they help transport goods across the nation. However, with there being roughly two million commercial trucks on the road in the U.S. driving around them can be potentially dangerous due to their size and weight. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, over 4,400 large trucks were… Read More »
Social Media Impact on Divorce
When discussing issues like child custody, property division, and spousal maintenance, there is a good chance that emotions will run high. To get one’s way on these issues, your spouse may dig deep to collect evidence against you highlighting the fact that a judgement should be issued in their favor. One type of evidence… Read More »
Can a Stepfather Gain Custody of a Stepchild?
There are many situations in which a stepparent, rather than a biological parent, is one of the primary caregivers throughout a child’s life. For example, consider a situation when a mother divorces when the child is at a very young age, and remarries within a brief time frame; the stepfather may now raise the… Read More »
Emotional Impact of Injuries Suffered in a Car Accident
There’s no doubt that a car accident can cause severe and physical permanent injuries, but it often surprises people to discover how much of an emotional impact the accident can have as well. This can range from a feeling of mild anxiety when you think about the crash to full-blown post-traumatic stress disorder that… Read More »
Accident with a Commercial Truck
It’s stressful enough when you crash with another personal vehicle and exchange contact information at the scene. The situation can become much more complex and anxiety-provoking when a commercial vehicle strikes you. The size disparity between the vehicles alone often means serious, life-changing injuries for the driver or passenger of a personal vehicle. Then… Read More »
How Long Does it Take to Settle an Injury Claim?
Following an accident that resulted in injuries to yourself or a loved one, you may be ready to pursue an injury claim in order to recover damages for your economic and noneconomic losses. However, you’re likely also wondering how long your claim will take to settle, and how long it will be before you… Read More »
The Economic Cost of Divorce
Not only is divorce an emotional decision that can have far-reaching effects on one’s psyche, but it is also a costly decision in terms of economic health as well. Indeed, getting a divorce is an expensive process, and the effect on one’s financial picture may not end once the divorce is finalized. The Impact… Read More »
Do I Need an Attorney to File an Injury Claim in Virginia?
When a person is injured as a result of the actions of another party, filing an injury claim may be the only way to recover compensation. In fact, if injuries are serious or damages are severe, filing an injury claim to help pay for losses may be a necessity. While filing an injury claim… Read More »
Adjusting Child Support Payments
Divorce can many times be a contentious and draining experience—both financially and emotionally. It can be especially hard and painful when trying to determine child custody. After the dust settles and a divorce is finalized, both parents can go through several changes as time goes by: remarriage, new job, moving, etc. Children also grow… Read More »
