by Kelly LaRue | Oct 24, 2017 | Divorce, Family Law
A common law marriage is essentially the decision that you and your partner are married, without actually legally being married. Common law marriages in Virginia are one of those rumors that people actually believe. Despite the fact that Virginia does not practice...
by Kelly LaRue | Sep 26, 2017 | DUI Law, Traffic Violations
Virginia law now requires any individual who is convicted of a DUI to have an ignition interlock system installed in their vehicle in order to drive on a restricted license. But, what is an ignition interlock system? Interlock devices are installed directly in the...
by Kelly LaRue | Sep 21, 2017 | Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Mediation
If you are currently finding it to be nearly impossible to communicate with your ex regarding your children – trust me, you are not alone! Oftentimes, during a divorce or break-up, emotions run high and children can be used as pawns to exact revenge against the other...
by Kelly LaRue | Sep 14, 2017 | Personal Injury
There are several things you should do immediately following an automobile accident. This week, we are going to give you a brief outline of things you must do after you find yourself in an accident. Take photos of the vehicles involved Do not make statements to anyone...
by Kelly LaRue | Sep 6, 2017 | Criminal Law Blog, DUI Law, Traffic Violations
Let’s say you’ve been to court for a criminal matter or traffic offense like reckless driving, but you don’t agree with the decision of the Judge. Do you have to accept that decision? The short answer is no. If, in a lower court (Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court...
by Kelly LaRue | Aug 28, 2017 | Divorce, Family Law, Mediation
We get this question a lot and the answer is pretty simple. In Virginia, there is no such thing as a legal separation. One person in the marriage simply decides they want to be separated and in the court’s eyes, you are separated. There is no filing of paperwork, no...
by Kelly LaRue | Aug 16, 2017 | Child Custody, Criminal Law Blog, Divorce, DUI Law, Family Law, Mediation, Traffic Violations
We strive to ensure that our potential clients are as informed as possible. This is the why we aim to answer every question presented during the first consultation, but sometimes clients can forget to ask all of their questions during the consultation. In effort to...
by Kelly LaRue | Aug 14, 2017 | Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law
Requesting a Protective Order can be an extremely emotional, and confusing, process. Where do I go? What do I ask for? Who do I speak to? These could be just some of the questions you are asking yourself when you are considering filing a Protective Order. This week,...
by Kelly LaRue | Jul 24, 2017 | Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Mediation
So, you and your spouse have made the decision to get divorced. You’re both on the same page and agree that the marriage can’t be saved. So now it’s time to move on, right? Well, not so fast. Admittedly, this is a period where you may feel “stuck.” You are waiting out...
by Kelly LaRue | Jul 19, 2017 | Child Custody, Criminal Law Blog, Divorce, DUI Law, Family Law, Mediation, Traffic Violations
Having trouble finding a law firm that “fits”? You should choose a law firm that you have researched and that you feel is the right fit for you, personally. It is not well known that all law firms are not the same, and certainly not all law firms are right...
