There is an old British saying that goes “penny wise, pound foolish.” It refers to someone who goes to great lengths to save a little money (pennies), but ends up paying much more (pounds) later on. There are some services that advocate
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In Virginia, you better watch your language. The Richmond Times Dispatch reported that James Berry was fined $250.00 for a profane message he left for Attorney General Mark Herring. The message contained some threatening language and Capitol Police said it was an
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When two parties separate, they should consider negotiating a separation and property settlement agreement so they can avoid going through a trial. If the parties can work it out, the end result will be an agreement that outlines the terms of settlement.
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Breaking up is hard to do. But when you add revenge porn to the situation, things can get cruel. Revenge porn is generally defined as the dissemination of sexually explicit images of an ex-lover without their permission. Obviously, these images and videos
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Last June, the Supreme Court struck down a provision in the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and ruled that in states where same sex marriage is legal, the same sex couples are entitled to receive the same federal health, tax, and Social
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Google is selling Google Glass for today only to the entire American public. This raises the question – how does Google Glass affect driving laws? In the District of Columbia, handheld cell phone use and texting is banned while driving under the
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In the District of Columbia, the D.C. Code divides domestic violence into three categories for purposes of obtaining a civil protective order (CPO). Generally, domestic violence is when someone in one of the categories commits or threatens to commit a crime against
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Before filing for divorce, you should make an effort to get your ducks in a row. Just as with any major life decision, it’s best to take your time and know where you stand. Before filing, you should try to do the
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I’m sending you elsewhere today! I wrote a guest post today for Alvi Aggarwal’s blog Estateography, where she blogs about wills, trusts, and estates issues. Find my post on the basics of premarital agreements here.
Mediation provides the parties in a family law matter the opportunity to resolve their outstanding issues in a confidential setting with a neutral mediator. A successful mediation eliminates the need to go through a trial, saving the parties money and worry. Mediation
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