Child support arrangements help ensure the welfare of children in separated or divorced families. Understanding when and how to modify these agreements is paramount, considering the evolving needs and circumstances of parents and children. Filing a petition with the...
Supervised visitation is a legal arrangement where a non-custodial parent can only spend time with their child under the supervision of a neutral third party. This arrangement is typically put in place to help ensure the safety and well-being of the child involved....
Just because you think the prosecution has substantial evidence against you does not automatically spell trouble. This is because not all of the evidence may be admissible in court. In other words, you can exclude specific pieces of evidence from being used against...
Divorce can be one of life’s most challenging and emotionally draining experiences. It is a time when emotions run high, and decision-making becomes even more crucial. While it may be tempting to act on impulse or seek revenge, it is essential to approach your divorce...
In West Virginia and other states, some couples treat their treasured pets as children and, during a divorce, can dispute who keeps the dog and whether they should have visitation or custody rights. The law is still evolving to address this situation, and most courts...
When someone runs into trouble with the legal system, they benefit from due process after an arrest. A defendant will appear in a West Virginia court and have a right to a defense and jury trial. Even so, the chances of a conviction loom, and those chances could be...
When parents in West Virginia decide to share custody, they should create a detailed parenting plan. Besides the schedule that establishes when they will each be with their children, the plan should also include information about conflict resolution and communication...
Police departments in West Virginia and around the country use dogs that are trained to signal an alert when their keen senses of smell detect illegal drugs, explosives or firearms. The courts usually take it for granted that drug-sniffing dogs are impartial as long...
You may have heard that the divorce rate in the United States is roughly 50%. However, the truth is that there are a lot of factors that determine your likelihood of getting a divorce such as your age or whether you are getting married for the first or second time....
The courts and legal processing system in West Virginia are increasingly stretched thin, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. Any legal process, whether civil or criminal, takes much time and specialized effort, from law enforcement officers to clerks to lawyers to...
