Every state handles divorce and ends a marriage in its own way. The Virginia State Bar explains the state allows for two types of divorce. The first option is a divorce from bed and board. The second is a divorce from the bond of matrimony. The names give some clues...
Many people believe themselves to be sober enough to drive, only to find that their blood alcohol content is above the legal limit of .08. Those same people may think the same thing a few months or years later, and again face the consequences of impaired driving. Here...
A commercial driver's license differs from a personal driver's license in many ways. For one, when you are a commercial driver, you will often handle larger vehicles, heavier loads and longer distances than any personal driver will ever need to deal with. You may also...
To drive for a living, you must have a commercial driver's license (CDL). But if you have committed certain traffic violations, the state can actually either refuse to allow you to apply or revoke your current license. Serious enough violations may even count toward...
Whether you currently owe back child support, worry about your ability to stay current or are preparing to get a divorce and have concerns about child support payments, it is essential to understand the penalties associated with failing to pay support. Aside from the...
Seeing flashing lights in your rearview mirror may cause immediate panic, especially if you already have some traffic violations on your record. Depending on the situation, breaking traffic laws could impact everything from your driving privileges to how much you owe...
There are many terms the law uses to describe the taking of another person’s life. Two you will hear the most are murder and manslaughter. While it may seem like they mean the same thing, they do not. The differences are important to understand because they will...
Many newly divorced parents find it difficult to treat their former spouse civilly and respectfully, especially after their marriage ends in anger and resentment. However, if you have kids together, it’s in their (and your) best interest to forge a new relationship –...
If you are preparing to end your marriage, you undoubtedly have some concerns about your financial well-being. After all, you may have to adjust to living on a single income. Fortunately, in addition to receiving an equitable share of your marital estate, you may also...
After your recent traffic violation, you worry about how much your car insurance rates may increase. Rather than wait for the inevitable, maybe you want to take the proactive route. Forbes explains options for lowering your auto insurance after receiving a speeding...