The VA code provision that governs the Tenant's Assertion action under the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act is § 55-248.27. When To File a Tenant's Assertion Under the code, if there … [Read more...]
Equity vs. Equality: Make Sure you Know the Difference!
posted on March 5, 2015
Often a couple’s only knowledge of divorce law is what he or she has heard from friends or family who has experienced a divorce, and/or media such as movies, websites, and television. One of the … [Read more...]
Virginia Alternative Sentencing Options
posted on March 4, 2015
So, you’re going to jail. Fortunately, that does not necessarily mean that you must spend the next few days, weeks, or months in a single cell at the County jail or State prison. The Commonwealth of … [Read more...]
2015 Bankruptcy Study: BAPCA a Mixed Report Card for Consumers
posted on February 25, 2015
BAPCA, the "Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act" was proposed by Wall Street lobbyists, passed by Congress and signed into law on April 20, 2005. According to a new study by the … [Read more...]
New Marijuana Laws in D.C.
posted on February 25, 2015
In November, 2014 DC voters overwhelmingly approved Initiative 71 by a vote of 115,050 (70.06%) to 49,168 (29.94%). After dodging numerous congressional hurdles, the initiative will take effect on … [Read more...]
Guardianship, Conservatorship & An Aging Population
posted on December 18, 2014
As the population ages, it is becoming increasingly important to know the legal avenues you can take if you suddenly find that a loved one can no longer care for themselves. Virginia law provides for … [Read more...]
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: Can I File a New Plan?
posted on November 30, 2014
Chapter 13 bankruptcy is one of several options available to debtors seeking financial relief. Often, payments on a house mortgage, boat, or vehicle are behind and the debtor chooses Chapter 13 to … [Read more...]
A Real Life Example of The Importance of Legal Custody
posted on November 18, 2014
When parents are in a custody dispute over a child, the parents are actually in dispute over two types of custody, legal custody and physical custody. Definition of Physical Custody Physical custody … [Read more...]
The Difference Between Petty Larceny & Grand Larceny in VA
posted on November 15, 2014
In 1980, Virginia lawmakers raised the threshold for grand larceny from $100 to $200. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, $200 in 1980 has the same buying power in 2014 as $577.75. Currently, … [Read more...]
Best Interests of A Child: Relationship Between Parent and Child (Factor 3)
posted on November 10, 2014
For the third installment in our series on ten factors that make up the best interests of the child standard in determining custody and visitation, we look at the following factor enumerated in … [Read more...]
