Phones are an important part of child custody arrangements that you might not immediately consider. For the most part, child custody orders will not prohibit the use of phones in communication between parents and children. In fact, it's more likely that custody orders...
Month: August 2016
Man accused of pursuing sex with child in child sex sting
Recently, a man from Virginia was on his family vacation when he was arrested during a child sex sting. The man, along with 12 others, were arrested in Volusia County, Florida. During the sting, officers had posed as teens under the age of 14.Officers say that the men...
Woman sentenced after indecent liberties plea
Being accused of sex crimes is serious business; you could lose your job, have accusations affect your family and friends and have trouble in other aspects of your life. If you didn't commit a crime, that can be devastating to you; even If you did commit a crime, one...
There’s no need to be afraid of divorce
Even in today's progressive social climate, divorce is often thought of in far more negative terms than is necessary. Often, those who are facing a divorce are tempted to project unfairly negative things onto themselves and others because of social stigmas that...
The Virginia Drug Control Act and scheduled substances
In Virginia, a controlled substance is defined as being a substance that is listed in the Virginia Drug Control Act as a Schedule I, II, III, IV, V or VI drug. The only two substances not listed in the definition are tobacco and alcohol. Although these are considered...
What should you do if you’re accused of child abuse?
If you're falsely accused of committing an offense like child abuse, there are some things that you should and should not do to protect yourself. Here are some of the most important things to do.First, try to avoid custody disputes amicably to reduce the risk of...
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