Personal Injury, Business & Criminal Defense FAQ

Sadly, drug and alcohol addiction is often a factor in divorce cases. If you are considering filing for divorce as a result of a spouse’s substance abuse, you might be wondering if you can include addiction as grounds for divorce. Is Substance Abuse Grounds for Divorce? In Virginia, there are two types of divorce—contested and uncontested. In the case of an uncontested divorce, the spouses agree to the dissolution of marriage and ties are easily...

It can take years for a marriage to fall apart, but for many people, when it’s over, it’s over, and the faster they can finalize a divorce, the better. For couples who divorce in Virginia, the good news is that they do not have to obtain a legal separation before they can file for divorce. However, they do have to have been living apart for a period of time before they can file. Uncontested Divorces...

Once a couple has decided to separate and start the divorce process, it’s not uncommon for each partner to assess their financial situation and see where the divorce will leave them. Since Virginia requires that all marital assets be divided equitably, it is unfortunately also not uncommon for the spouse who manages the family’s finances to consider stashing assets away to keep them out of the settlement. If you suspect that your future ex is...

Car accidents can be traumatic and disorienting experiences. You might think that you feel perfectly fine immediately after the crash. While this is certainly something to be thankful for, those first moments after an accident should not be all you depend on as a diagnosis for your injuries. Our experienced car accident attorneys typically advise our clients to seek medical attention regardless of how they feel following a car crash, even if their injuries seem...

Breathalyzers tests are a piece of evidence that accused drivers can challenge in a variety of different ways. A breathalyzer test may be used as a key piece of evidence against the accused driver which is why it is essential for accused drivers to be familiar with how to challenge a breathalyzer test. To begin with, it may be possible to challenge the Breathalyzer test on the basis that it is unreliable. Breathalyzer tests must...

If you were injured in a car accident that was caused by a reckless driver, you may be wondering if you should pursue a personal injury claim. While it can seem overwhelming to go through the extra steps to do so, it is usually the only way to receive the damages you deserve, even if the reckless driver is charged with a traffic offense. Reckless Driving in Fairfax Under Virginia law, reckless driving is considered...

Whether you have full or shared custody of your child or are the non-custodial parent with visitation rights, being deployed will mean that you won’t be able to uphold your end of the parenting agreement you have with your ex-spouse. However, that does not mean that the custody and visitation order needs to change—at least not permanently. Before you deploy, you should speak to a divorce and custody lawyer with experience working with military members...