Amid the emotional and logistical challenges of divorce, parents often face difficult decisions about their children’s future. Education plays a critical role in a child’s development, and maintaining stability during such a transitional period is essential. However,...
Many people who are arrested on drug charges serve time behind bars. Some are required to pay financial fines, which may be tied to the specific offense or the amount of drugs they had in their possession at the time. However, West Virginia does have a drug court...
Divorce requires the division of marital property. The more success that spouses have enjoyed during a marriage, the more difficult it can become to properly address marital resources. If either spouse made tax-deferred contributions to a employer-sponsored savings...
Cases that are moving through the criminal court system can take a long time to resolve. This is partially due to packed dockets and limited resources. Because of this, plea deals are often used to resolve these cases without having to go through a lengthy court...
Co-parenting a child with any kind of special need or chronic health condition across two homes after separation or divorce can be a challenge. That’s especially true when parents don’t agree on how to treat or deal with a condition. Parents of children with...
Typically, parents have the option of establishing their own custody arrangements. If they can't reach an agreement by cooperating with one another, then they may need to ask a family law judge for assistance. In litigated custody scenarios, judges attempt to make...
In West Virginia, it is perfectly legal for you to carry a firearm provided you are at least 21 years old, a United States citizen and not prohibited from possessing firearms due to felony convictions, mental health adjudications or drug offenses. However, how you...
Divorce often brings feelings that are very different from the joy of getting married. The situation becomes even more complicated when a family business is involved, raising the stakes significantly. The business you've built together becomes more than just an asset;...
There are many reasons why an individual might need to see a doctor other than their usual primary care physician. Maybe their doctor is on vacation. Perhaps they have a difference of opinion with their doctor about the best treatment available. Generally speaking,...
The law makes it illegal to drive after having too much to drink. Individuals arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) charges are at risk of incarceration, financial penalties and license suspension. They may also face consequences for having a criminal...
