What is Personal Injury? Personal injury is a legal field also known as tort law. Its purpose is to protect injury victims who have been harmed through the acts, failures to act, or intentional wrongdoing of others. A personal injury case may involve harm to a person’s body, emotions, or reputation. Under the law, an injury victim is entitled to bring a civil cause of action for compensation against the at-fault party. The amount of compensation is based on the nature and extent of the losses suffered by the victim.  What Are the Main Issues in a Personal Injury Claim? Any personal injury ..read more

When you’re facing criminal charges, you need someone to watch out for your rights and protect you against unfair convictions. A criminal defense attorney can be your guide through Virginia’s complex legal system, ensuring your constitutional rights are respected at each step of the journey. When you hire a defense attorney, you get an instant ally in your corner who has navigated this process many times and knows what to expect. Your attorney can help by uncovering key evidence that proves you do not deserve maximum sentencing or seeking an appeal if mistakes during the trial lead to unfavor ..read more

A partnership agreement governs the relationship between partners in a business. It establishes their roles and outlines their responsibilities and obligations. The partnership agreement is an enforceable contract that legalizes your partnership. You might need to take legal action when one partner breaches any of the terms and conditions in that contract. So, what are your options? Expel your partner from the partnership or business If the breach of contract caused substantial and insurmountable damage to you and your business, you might want to expel your partner from the company you created ..read more

We buy insurance to plan for the worst, such as a serious car accident or house fire. While there is no such thing as “divorce insurance,” there is another way someone planning to get married can protect themselves in case their future marriage does not work out. A prenuptial agreement, also known as a premarital agreement, is a contract between two soon-to-be-married people. (There is a version for an already married couple called a postnuptial agreement.) They can use it to plan many aspects of divorce ahead of time to save considerable time, expense and stress if divorce ever arises. Virgin ..read more

The decision to divorce, at any age, is never an easy one; but the challenges of divorcing after years of marriage can be incredibly overwhelming. Gray divorce, or divorce at ages 50 and over, is becoming increasingly common as people live longer than ever before.  Gray divorces can present a unique set of legal and emotional considerations for couples who have been together for decades.  Why are gray divorces increasing? While the overall divorce rate has fallen in recent years, gray divorces are trending up. Most gray divorces are initiated by women, likely because they are increas ..read more

Buying a new home means making many critical decisions. You must not only find a property you like, but you must also determine if it is a wise investment. You also need to ensure your purchase agreement contains sound provisions that are fair to all parties. Since you are probably not a real estate agent or lawyer, you might not know which terms are fair and which are not. Kick-out clauses  Most of the time, sellers who accept a contingent offer take the home off the market. However, if the purchase agreement contains a kick-out clause, the seller can continue marketing the property afte ..read more

Adultery can have significant implications for divorce proceedings. While Virginia is a “no-fault” divorce state, meaning that fault or wrongdoing does not have to be proven for a divorce to be granted, adultery can still be considered grounds for divorce.  Here, you can learn how adultery can affect various aspects of a divorce case: Adultery as a ground for divorce The state recognizes adultery as a valid reason for the breakdown of a marriage. While parties can seek a divorce without proving fault, adultery can be cited as a contributing factor in cases where it has occurred. Property ..read more

Those who have been accused of a criminal offense are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, and there is a high standard for proving that a crime occurred, as a result. The state needs compelling evidence to file criminal charges against an individual. Prosecutors typically only file a case in front of a judge when they have witness statements, physical evidence and/or financial records that implicate a defendant. They know that if a matter progresses to trial, they’ll need to convince a judge or jury beyond a reasonable doubt that a crime occurred. Prosecutors depend on law enforcem ..read more

When a couple decides to part ways and end their marriage, many challenges often arise. These challenges are made worse when you and your spouse disagree with the divorce terms and are unwilling to work out the details outside court.  While you are both entitled to your frustrations and disappointments, it’s crucial to acknowledge that a contested divorce will only complicate the separation, especially if you have children. You’re better off opting for an amicable divorce as this will expedite the separation, allowing you to leave the heartbreak and pain in the past. This article will exp ..read more

Living with a narcissist is, in and of itself, tough. But so is parting ways with them, especially if you were romantically involved. If your relationship with your narcissistic spouse is no longer tenable, and you decide to divorce, you justifiably fear what the process will be like.  Divorce is, by all accounts, a difficult experience. However, if your soon-to-be ex is a narcissist, you can expect the process to be even more nerve-racking. So how do you end your marriage with a narcissist without going crazy? Here are three steps that can help navigate the waters when divorcing a diffic ..read more