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In many families throughout Virginia, grandparents play a huge responsibility in raising their grandkids. This may range from nurturing the next generation and forming a strong bond to providing financial support and spending quality time with their grandchildren.

According to statistics from Virginia State Records, in 2017, there were an estimated 260,584 cases of property crimes and arrests and 18,645 cases of violent crimes and arrests statewide. In a custody case, a party’s criminal history may directly or indirectly affect their chance of being awarded custody by the Virginia family court.

Many people believe family law only encompasses issues linked to divorce, such as child custody and alimony. In reality, family law includes many more legal processes than just divorce.

More than 50,000 couples married in Virginia last year, and probably none of them wanted to think about divorce. Nonetheless, it’s wise for both parties to think ahead in case things don’t work out as planned.

Every year, approximately 2,800 couples get divorced in Virginia. What started with affection and the intention to build a life together ends in what can be a complex and contentious legal process.

If you’re a single parent, you’re not alone. According to the US Census Bureau, there are around 13.7 million single parents in the United States raising approximately 22.4 million children. It’s not an easy job and it requires sacrifice, dedication, and stability.

While you might think that even a speeding ticket is a small inconvenience that calls for you to pay the fine and move on, there can actually be more to it than that. Agreeing to pay the fine that you are given means you are also pleading guilty to the charges.

Have you been on the road and have a car suddenly stop and turn in front of you? And much to your annoyance, it’s usually some teenager texting or an older adult who simply just did not turn on their signal? This is actually a crime in Virginia.

We've all had that one friend brag about getting out of a ticket because the officer made a mistake, but does that really happen? As it turns out, seemingly common knowledge around traffic tickets can be misinformed.

Marijuana laws are evolving and changing around the country. However, it is still illegal to possess marijuana both in Virginia and on the federal level.