Virginia Standards of Learning. Some schools breeze through them, others prep for them and focus on the tests more than they care to admit. As a parent you see the effects of the stress of the test … [Read more...]
Reckless Driving, DUI, Speeding – How long does a ticket in Virginia stay on my driving record?
posted on May 31, 2019
A question that we often hear is, how long is this (reckless driving) (DUI) (DWI) (speeding) ticket going to stay on my record? The Virginia DMV lists the time frame on their website here: … [Read more...]
Where should you probate a will?
posted on May 10, 2019
A loved one has passed and you are listed as the Executor. You know that the next step is to go to a Circuit Court and open probate, but which one? Generally in Virginia, a will should be … [Read more...]
Continued Expansion of Gambling in Virginia
posted on April 26, 2019
After five years of being shuttered Colonial Downs is back open. The facility closed its doors in 2014 after contract negotiations between track owners and horse owners broke down. No live racing … [Read more...]
What is the REAL ID law and is it offered through Virginia DMV?
posted on April 17, 2019
There have been many stories in the national media regarding REAL ID identification and when it will be necessary for travel in the United States. We have been asked what does this mean for Virginia … [Read more...]
Virginia DUIs: New Tougher Penalties for DUIs Involving Injuries
posted on March 26, 2019
On February 23rd, 2019, the House of Delegates voted to approve tougher penalties for DUIs that involve injuries in Virginia. The Senate had previously approved the bill unanimously by a vote of … [Read more...]
Special Education Remedies in the Education Law Arena
posted on March 26, 2019
If your child has been denied their Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) you may be entitled to certain remedies. The remedies for the denial of your child’s education is not the same as the … [Read more...]
Embezzlement—a crime proven by excluding the other possibilities
posted on March 26, 2019
In our increasingly digitized society, white collar crime is fast becoming one of the most frequently seen kinds of fraud by business owners, auditors, and law enforcement. It is estimated to cost US … [Read more...]
Bullying in Schools: IEP and options.
posted on March 15, 2019
Bullying is the scourge of many students. As parents and guardians we want to prevent our children from having to be subjected to bullying. In some states that is easier to do than others, but in … [Read more...]
Changes to School Calendar and Potential Consequences to Custody and Visitation Orders
posted on March 8, 2019
As part of custody and visitation orders, parties will often look to the children’s school schedule in order to help craft visitation schedules for the non–custodial parent, or to help determine and … [Read more...]
