Many retirees in Virginia rely on Social Security payments for at least a portion of their income, so it's important that they know how much money they should be receiving. Divorcees who were married for at least 10 years may be entitled to a portion of their...
What are the ‘best interests of the child’ in Virginia child custody matters?
Virginia's family law code makes the children's best interests the primary concern in all child custody cases. By focusing on the children's needs over those of their parents, the law seeks to avoid custody decisions that sacrifice children's well-being to their...
Possessing small amounts of marijuana decriminalized in Virginia
Possessing small amounts of marijuana is no longer a criminal offense in Virginia. As of July 1, the penalty for Virginians found to be in possession of an ounce or less of the drug will be a $25 civil fine. Police in the state have enforced marijuana laws rigorously...
Virginia ranks low in DUI statistics, but it is still problematic
Statistics can be useful in understanding the widespread problem of drunk driving. In Virginia, recent rankings showed where the Commonwealth ranks nationally for DUI. Understanding these numbers could factor in with the defense. In the DUI statistical assessment,...
