In Virginia, tenants who are victims of domestic violence are afforded special protections. Virginia’s early lease termination law (codified in Virginia Code § 55-248.21:2) provides certain victims of domestic abuse the right to early termination of their lease. Who Is Covered by the
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In the District of Columbia, the court may order a non-custodial parent to have supervised visitation with the minor children. The Supervised Visitation Center is a wonderful resource that is run by D.C. Superior Court. It’s a safe place where non-custodial parents
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School is about to start, which of course means more school buses will be on the road. School buses make frequent stops and often drive slower than the posted speed limit. If you see a bus stopped, with flashing lights and stop
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As the school year approaches, there are questions many parents have about the new school year. If you recently went to court and received a custody order, there are a few things that non-custodial parents should keep in mind. 1 – Ensure
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The end of a marriage is a difficult time. Some couples who are considering divorce, first file for legal separation as a trial run. Divorce proceedings legally dissolve the marriage. Legal separation allows the parties to lead separate lives but remain married.
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In July, marijuana was decriminalized in the District of Columbia. This November, the residents of D.C. will vote on legalizing marijuana. In family law, this brings up the question: how does legalized marijuana affect custody disputes? Marijuana’s growing social acceptance is complicating the
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When parents of minor children end their relationship, there are often questions about what to do about the children’s personal belongings. If the minor child is spending some time with each parent, here are some considerations both parents should keep in mind:
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In Virginia, it’s illegal to be intoxicated by drugs or alcohol in public. The officer has the discretion to transport you to a detoxication center (or drunk tank) in lieu of arrest. Pursuant to Virginia Code 18.2-388, if any person “profanely curses
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A question I get often is what are my parental rights if there is no custody order in place? In most states, the answer is it depends. If you were married to the other parent, and are listed on the child’s birth
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At midnight, the District of Columbia ordinance reducing marijuana possession to a $25.00 fine went into effect. The legislation amended the possession or transfer of up to one ounce of marijuana from a criminal misdemeanor to a civil violation. The public consumption
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