Every type of civil action in Virginia has a “statute of limitations” which dictates when a cause of action must be started. If you are unsure of which statute of limitation applies to your case, feel free to call and discuss it with any of our attorneys.

There are many things you need to take into consideration before filing a claim. It’s almost impossible to explain the issues you may run into, so it’s imperative to make sure you consult with an attorney to understand your rights.

This primarily depends on how much time is available on the Court’s docket. Unfortunately, the parties often cannot dictate the pace of the case, that’s usually done at the discretion of the court.

Different civil disputes are started in different ways. It’s hard to generalize what forms must be used and what the processes are like. If you are unsure of how to start your claim, feel free to contact us and we can help you get started.

The first thing you should do is not say a word! Anything you do or say can be (and usually will be) used against you in court. Do not be afraid about “how you will look” if you choose not to speak to law enforcement. If they were there to help you, they would not be arresting you.

The role of the prosecutor is to determine if there is enough evidence to support a conviction for a criminal charge. Believe it or not, he or she should be unbiased and make sure your rights are preserved throughout the criminal process.

Every person has rights under the United States Constitution. However, the rights that you are afforded vary from one criminal charge to the next. For example, you do have a right to refuse on a roadside breathalyzer; however, you do not have a right to refuse a breathalyzer at a police station (or else you will be charged with Refusal under Virginia Code 18.2-268.3).

Ever heard the saying, “life isn’t fair?” Well, this phrase definitely rings true in criminal defense work.

You need an attorney, even though you are innocent, because often times individuals are simply at the wrong place at the wrong time around the wrong people. Although you know you are innocent, the circumstances may not always reflect that.

Visitation is determined based on the best interests of the child standard set forth in Virginia Code 20-124.3.

All that needs to be done is to file for child support in Virginia and incorporate the foreign order with the Virginia court. Since the child support process is streamlined to travel all over the country, procedurally, obtaining child support is simple.

Custody is determined by a family law court that determines which parent has custodial control over the child in question. Guardianship is a court proceeding in Circuit Court where the Court appoints an individual to care for a minor child and makes legal decisions for the minor.

To keep it simple, you would need to simply file a petition for custody and visitation in the Juvenile Court of the jurisdiction that you have been residing in for the last 6 months.

There are generally 2 types of divorces: contested and uncontested. An uncontested divorce is one where all the issues between the parties are resolved. A contested divorce is one where one or more issues exist between the parties and must be resolved by a judge at trial.

An annulment is a request to essentially erase a divorce. A divorce is a process that legally terminates a marriage. A divorce, unlike an annulment, does not erase the fact that the marriage existed.

Yes. Attorneys are generally, ethically prohibited from representing both parties in a divorce.

The cheapest way to get a divorce is to proceed forward as an uncontested divorce.

A trust is a document that creates a relationship with another person (let’s say, “John”), that allows John to hold on to assets for another individual (let’s say, “Sally – your daughter”). Trusts are usually not subject to probate, which means you receive greater savings on the assets within the trust.

Everyone needs an estate plan! This isn’t often said about legal matters, but estate planning is absolutely necessary. Without an estate planning document, everything you worked all your life for could be washed away through legal processes and lost to the county, instead of having everything being passed to your family and friends.

A living will (not to be confused with a revocable/irrevocable trust) is a document that addresses life preserving issues in the event you require life support. A living will becomes when you are not able to make decisions on your own.

A simple estate plan is usually a plan for individuals that do not have a substantial amount of assets and accounts (usually less than 1 million dollars).

< p align=”justify”>A DUI means “driving under the influence (of some substance)” and a DWI means “driving while intoxicated (with alcohol)”.

Naturally, a DWI presumes there was some unlawful driving behavior due to alcohol being involved, whereas a DUI presumes there was some unlawful driving behavior due to an illegal substance being involved.

Having said that, in Virginia, it is very common to refer to alcohol related offenses as DUIs, which are more commonly used.

Reckless driving is a very common criminal charge, but a charge that carries significant ramifications.

Most individuals don’t pay too much attention to this charge, but they do not realize the classification of this charge is a Class 1 Misdemeanor (the same classification as a petit larceny, possession of marijuana, assault and battery, etc.).

As is commonly said, “a class 1 is a class 1 is a class 1” — meaning, do not be misguided that a charge doesn’t “sound bad” when the reality is that it is.

In Virginia, reckless driving can be by speed or simply by driving behavior. If you find yourself asking if it’s worth hiring counsel, it would be smart to consider it.

In you are driving in Virginia, are over 21 and have a blood alcohol content of .08 or higher, you will be arrested and charged with a DUI.

If you are under 21, regardless of your blood alcohol content, you will be arrested because of Virginia’s zero tolerance law.

You could be pulled over for any number of traffic violations such as a broken tail light, etc — but also for bizarre driving behavior, for example, swerving, running a red light as determined by a police officer.

The first thing you should do is not say a word! Anything you do or say can be (and usually will be) used against you in court. Do not be afraid about “how you will look” if you choose not to speak to law enforcement. If they were there to help you, they would not be arresting you.

The role of the prosecutor is to determine if there is enough evidence to support a conviction for a criminal charge. Believe it or not, he or she should be unbiased and make sure your rights are preserved throughout the criminal process.

Every person has rights under the United States Constitution. However, the rights that you are afforded vary from one criminal charge to the next. For example, you do have a right to refuse on a roadside breathalyzer; however, you do not have a right to refuse a breathalyzer at a police station (or else you will be charged with Refusal under Virginia Code 18.2-268.3).

Ever heard the saying, “life isn’t fair?” Well, this phrase definitely rings true in criminal defense work.

You need an attorney, even though you are innocent, because often times individuals are simply at the wrong place at the wrong time around the wrong people. Although you know you are innocent, the circumstances may not always reflect that.

Visitation is determined based on the best interests of the child standard set forth in Virginia Code 20-124.3.

All that needs to be done is to file for child support in Virginia and incorporate the foreign order with the Virginia court. Since the child support process is streamlined to travel all over the country, procedurally, obtaining child support is simple.

Custody is determined by a family law court that determines which parent has custodial control over the child in question. Guardianship is a court proceeding in Circuit Court where the Court appoints an individual to care for a minor child and makes legal decisions for the minor.

To keep it simple, you would need to simply file a petition for custody and visitation in the Juvenile Court of the jurisdiction that you have been residing in for the last 6 months.

There are generally 2 types of divorces: contested and uncontested. An uncontested divorce is one where all the issues between the parties are resolved. A contested divorce is one where one or more issues exist between the parties and must be resolved by a judge at trial.

An annulment is a request to essentially erase a divorce. A divorce is a process that legally terminates a marriage. A divorce, unlike an annulment, does not erase the fact that the marriage existed.

Yes. Attorneys are generally, ethically prohibited from representing both parties in a divorce.

The cheapest way to get a divorce is to proceed forward as an uncontested divorce.

A trust is a document that creates a relationship with another person (let’s say, “John”), that allows John to hold on to assets for another individual (let’s say, “Sally – your daughter”). Trusts are usually not subject to probate, which means you receive greater savings on the assets within the trust.

Everyone needs an estate plan! This isn’t often said about legal matters, but estate planning is absolutely necessary. Without an estate planning document, everything you worked all your life for could be washed away through legal processes and lost to the county, instead of having everything being passed to your family and friends.

A living will (not to be confused with a revocable/irrevocable trust) is a document that addresses life preserving issues in the event you require life support. A living will becomes when you are not able to make decisions on your own.

A simple estate plan is usually a plan for individuals that do not have a substantial amount of assets and accounts (usually less than 1 million dollars).

< p align=”justify”>A DUI means “driving under the influence (of some substance)” and a DWI means “driving while intoxicated (with alcohol)”.

Naturally, a DWI presumes there was some unlawful driving behavior due to alcohol being involved, whereas a DUI presumes there was some unlawful driving behavior due to an illegal substance being involved.

Having said that, in Virginia, it is very common to refer to alcohol related offenses as DUIs, which are more commonly used.

Reckless driving is a very common criminal charge, but a charge that carries significant ramifications.

Most individuals don’t pay too much attention to this charge, but they do not realize the classification of this charge is a Class 1 Misdemeanor (the same classification as a petit larceny, possession of marijuana, assault and battery, etc.).

As is commonly said, “a class 1 is a class 1 is a class 1” — meaning, do not be misguided that a charge doesn’t “sound bad” when the reality is that it is.

In Virginia, reckless driving can be by speed or simply by driving behavior. If you find yourself asking if it’s worth hiring counsel, it would be smart to consider it.

In you are driving in Virginia, are over 21 and have a blood alcohol content of .08 or higher, you will be arrested and charged with a DUI.

If you are under 21, regardless of your blood alcohol content, you will be arrested because of Virginia’s zero tolerance law.

You could be pulled over for any number of traffic violations such as a broken tail light, etc — but also for bizarre driving behavior, for example, swerving, running a red light as determined by a police officer.