If you're someone looking to adopt a child, one of the best ways to do so is to start as a foster parent. Foster parents get to know children and provide them with safe homes. Some foster children go on to be available for adoption, while others return to their...
Month: February 2018
Does Virginia require shared custody?
Many states now believe that sharing parenting time and rights is a good idea for divorcing couples. There's data to suggest that children do better when their parents are both equally in their lives. Additionally, it takes the stress off a single parent and shares...
Leaving the family: A divorce’s impact
When you decide to get married, you're not just marrying your spouse. In fact, there's an old saying that states, "You're not just marrying your spouse, you're marrying their family." That's a saying for a good reason. When you marry someone, his or her family is part...
What can you do if you’re accused of domestic violence?
There are dozens of reasons why a person could be accused of domestic violence when he or she never participated in a violent act. Male or female, innocent people are more likely to be accused of domestic violence by people who irrationally want to harm their...
Miranda rights matters: Staying silent to protect yourself
When you're accused of a crime, you may know that an arresting officer could read you your Miranda rights. Is the officer always required to do so at the point of arrest? No, and that's when it becomes tricky.When you're under arrest, the best thing you can do for...
Midlife divorce can cause stress among older children
There is no question that divorces affect children. Some of the children who are slightly overlooked are young adults, though. These older children are often thought to handle divorce better, but it can still cause a major disruption in their lives.When you decide to...
How do multiple DUI convictions affect you in Virginia?
No one plans to go out drinking for a night and to end up in jail the next morning. DUIs often catch people by surprise, and sometimes, more than once.If you've previously been convicted of driving under the influence in Virginia, a second or subsequent violation of...
First-time offenders face ignition interlock device in Virginia
Virginia's first-time DUI offender laws are strict; they're much stricter than other states in some ways. For instance, did you know that if you have a first-offense DUI, you'll have to pay to have an ignition interlock device (IID) installed into your vehicle? That...
Virginia lawmakers hope to stop ‘school-to-prison pipeline’
Virginia refers more school students to law enforcement than any other state. For every 1,000 students, Virginia schools send nearly 16 to authorities. It's a rate almost three times the national average with the highest referral rates being for middle school...