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What Is the 10/10 Rule in Military Divorce?
No divorce is straightforward. However, certain circumstances can make some divorces more complicated than others. If someone has served in the military, their spouse may have a right to receive…
What Can I Do if My Security Clearance Is Denied?
Applying for security clearance can seem overwhelming. The federal government will analyze every aspect of your life, whether you apply for secret, top-secret, or confidential security clearance. A range of…
Five Tips for Co-parenting Over the Holidays
You want to spend quality time with your kids during the holidays. However, you must co-parent with your former spouse. That means your children will split time between you and…
What the Police Can’t Pull You Over For
In 2020, the Virginia General Assembly passed legislation that took effect on March 1, 2021. The new law was passed during a special session to downgrade some traffic violations from…
Why Do Divorces Increase After the Holidays?
Thoughts of the holiday season often include joy, relaxation, and time spent with family and loved ones. But the winter holidays can also be a stressful and emotion-filled time, and…
What Happens After Divorce Papers are Filed?
If you’re considering a divorce in Virginia Beach, you have a right to know what will happen throughout the process. Filing for divorce initiates what can be an emotional, contentious,…
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Can You Carry A Gun In Your Car Without A Permit In Virginia?
While many gun owners are responsible and familiar with Virginia’s laws regarding the transportation of firearms, many are not — and although they may not have any nefarious intentions, improperly…
Child Custody for Unmarried Parents
Child custody and other family law matters are complicated enough when the parents are married. When the parents aren’t married, though, there are extra hoops to jump through, making an…
What Medications Could Trigger a False Positive Breathalyzer Result?
A drunk driving conviction could have a significant impact on your life. In addition to possible jail time and fines, you could lose your driving privileges and face other penalties.…
Spouse’s Debt and How It Affects Security Clearance
You may be required to obtain government security clearance for your job in order to access classified information. However, it’s important to know you’re not the only one who’s screened…
Can Spouses Separate But Still Live Together in Virginia?
In order to obtain a no-fault divorce in the Commonwealth of Virginia, you and your spouse are required, according to Virginia law, to “have lived separate and apart without any…
Co-Parenting: Tips for Your Summer Parenting Plan
Now that summer is here, parents across the nation are starting to make plans for having their kids at home during the break from school. While summer break is a…
Can I use marijuana if I’m an active-duty servicemember in a state where it is legal?
Marijuana legalization and reform have been everywhere in the news lately. Since Colorado legalized the recreational use of marijuana in November 2012, 16 other states have followed suit, in addition…
Defenses Against Federal Wire Fraud Charges
If you have been charged with wire fraud, you need an experienced federal defense lawyer to represent you and protect your rights. Wire fraud is a serious offense that can…
If I pay child support, can I deduct the payments from my taxes?
Divorce can have a wide-ranging impact on your life, including how you do your taxes. No matter if you are the parent paying or receiving child support, you need to…
Military Times: End the Navy’s vessel exception. Give sailors and Marines the due process afforded to every other US service member
The Navy vessel exception to Article 15 non-judicial punishment (NJP) is outdated and needs to be removed. Whether you are familiar with NJP by the terms “captain’s mast,” “office hours,"…
Military Times: Fix your military records: Give yourself the future you have earned
Serving in the military is a sacrifice. When your service is complete, you want your record of service to be accurate and helpful. If you are a veteran who was…
5 Ways to Strengthen Your DUI Defense
Getting pulled over, being investigated and charged with a DUI can be a scary experience. Many people assume that they will automatically end up in jail, but the reality is…
What is Shoplifting in Virginia?
Shoplifting raises the cost of doing business in Virginia. Every single day, hundreds of people steal goods from stores, causing thousands of dollars in losses. Like other states, Virginia criminalizes…
Navigating The Holidays With Your Parenting Plan in Virginia
With the approaching holidays, tensions can be raised and anxieties can become overwhelming. This is especially so if you have a child in common with somebody else and are attempting…
We need a divorce — but my spouse is deployed. Now what?
Military life, and particularly deployments, can be stressful for families. Sometimes, the path a family chooses points to divorce — but what does that mean when one or both parties…
Can owning stock in marijuana companies affect my security clearance?
Using marijuana is a big no-no in the military — but even owning stocks in cannabis-related companies could put your career at risk. That may seem far-fetched if you’re not…
Military drug offenses: What you need to know
The military takes a hardline view of drug use. Infractions — even just a positive drug test — can deal devastating blows to the careers and reputations of active-duty service members. That’s…
