If you are like most people who live in Virginia, your heart sinks every time you hear or read a report about someone being hit by a drunk driver, especially if the person died in the crash. These accidents are not really accidents in the true sense of the word as...
Month: June 2019
What is a qualified domestic relations order (QDRO)?
The year you turn 60, your spouse comes to you and asks for a divorce. It's your second marriage; you got married when you were 40. You felt like things were not exactly going well for the last few years, so you are not shocked by the request.However, you do wonder if...
Detailing intestate succession in Virginia
Estate planning is often a hot-button issue for many in Warrenton. Perhaps it is the reality of dealing with one's own mortality that prompts many to put off the process. There also may be more practical concerns as to why so many have yet to draft a will (indeed,...
What can you do about your neighbor’s obnoxious tree?
Trees are beautiful and serve as a cornerstone for all life by capturing CO2 and producing clean oxygen. From a homeowner's perspective, trees provide shade during the hot summer, beauty year-round and curb appeal when you want to sell. Trees can also provide...
Can summer heat trip you up?
Virginian residents know harsh winters well. The ice and snow can easily create hazards for you to slip on or trip over. But what about the summer? When there isn't any ice on the road, does that mean you're free from the potential of slip-and-fall incidents?...