Divorces can be sad and painful, especially when they involve children. When children are in the picture, child support is usually negotiated in a way that is best for them. Usually what each parent earns, what financial obligations are present and what each parent can provide all come into play when creating an agreement. Many agreements make sense when they are laid out, but over time circumstances change. A parent may remarry, lose a job, get…
As many people find out, the insanity defense can be very difficult to prove. Most cases, it is not an appropriate option, but there are still some where it can be used and should be considered. There’s no quick answer here, but your experienced Virginia criminal defense lawyer can discuss why you may or may not be able to consider an insanity defense. In the insanity defense, the attorney must prove the defendant didn’t know
October begins a new term for the Supreme Court and one of the cases on their docket is a copyright infringement case involving cheerleading uniforms. In Star Athletica, LLC v. Varsity Brands, Inc., Varsity Brands, Inc., an athletic uniform manufacturer sued Star Athletica, LLC , another athletic uniform manufacturer, for selling uniforms that look similar to Varsity Brands’ copyrighted design. According to the case, Varsity Brands sued because they state Star Athletica’s uniforms with color
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One of the most important rights we enjoy as Americans is the right to remain silent. This right ensures that the police cannot question a person accused of a crime without an attorney present. If you have been arrested, it is vital that you exercise this right and request a Fairfax defense attorney right away. This way, you can be sure that you won’t unnecessarily incriminate yourself.
When people imagine divorces, they often imagine contentious, stressful legal matters. They may have had friends or family involved in such a dispute and they worry that their divorce will happen the same way. There are some couples, however, who look for a less contentious way to dissolve their marriage. These people often pursue collaborative divorce in order to get a fresh start on life without all the headaches. If you and your partner are