Going through a divorce can be devastating, emotionally and financially. The stakes go up even more when high-ticket assets are involved. Here are a few steps women in West Virginia can take to protect themselves and minimize unpleasant outcomes. Navigating a divorce...
Year: 2023
Protect yourself with a prenuptial agreement
It can make some couples in West Virginia uncomfortable to discuss a prenuptial agreement. However, having meaningful financial discussions with the person you plan to spend the rest of your life with can prevent problems and strengthen your relationship. Here are a...
What should a high-asset divorce lawyer know?
Divorce isn’t an easy process in the state of West Virginia. This is much more so the case when you are wealthy and have a lot of assets at stake. The question of which spouse gets which asset is typically a point of contention. No-fault divorce West Virginia is a...
Planning your summer co-parenting schedule
Summer can complicate parenting schedules in West Virginia, as the children are out of school and their normal routines might not apply. Additionally, when both parents are working, the children’s temporary summer schedules might not fit with their parents’ work...
Facial recognition technology often makes mistakes
Many West Virginia residents carry smartphones that can be unlocked with a glance. Facial recognition technology is now extremely commonplace, but it is not always reliable. The facial recognition systems on phones and other devices work well because they perform a...
What does parallel parenting mean, and when does it apply?
Although many divorced West Virginia couples rely on co-parenting to continue raising their children, that isn’t always an option. Depending on the circumstances of the split, child custody is sometimes best using parallel parenting. This is what to know about it....
Cocaine Laws in West Virginia
West Virginia considers cocaine to be one of many controlled substances prohibited under state law. West Virginia classifies cocaine as a Schedule II controlled substance because of its high potential for abuse, the severe physical or psychic dependence resulting from...
Nesting can have its drawbacks
One of the options available to divorcing parents in West Virginia regarding child custody is a nesting arrangement. This custody structure has the children staying in the family home and the parents taking turns with them depending on their parenting time. While...
Understanding your right to remain silent
One of the fundamental rights that we all have in West Virginia and across the United States is the right to remain silent. This right is guaranteed by the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and is an important protection against self-incrimination....
Understanding the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus
If you are facing criminal charges in West Virginia for driving under the influence, it is crucial to understand the evidence that may be used against you. One such piece of evidence is the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) test. What is the HGN Test? Law enforcement...