A few days ago, the Virginia Supreme Court ruled that a parent cannot be charged of a crime when their child arrives late to school. The ruling stemmed from a Loudoun County 2012 case involving a mother who was convicted of 3
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In September, a New York court approved service of process via Facebook in a child support case. The father attempted to serve the mother at her house, but she no longer lived there, and had left no forwarding address. Neither she
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Most people going through a divorce have anxiety of what to expect. The process is foreign to most people because they have little experience with the courts. Here are some expectations to keep in mind during your divorce proceedings: 1 – Expect
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Some times parents are afraid that the other parent is going to leave the country with the minor child. What are the options if this fear exists? If the child already has a passport, and it is in your possession, keep it
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In Virginia, if you are charged with shoplifting, you should take steps to ensure that your rights are protected. Shoplifting is categorized as a larceny, and a crime of moral turpitude – which may affect your employment, your credit, and your ability
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People move or relocate all the time – sometimes for a job, sometimes to be closer to family, or sometimes just for a new start. However, for separated or divorced parents who share custody of a child, a move is complicated. The
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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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