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Millions of people across the country use motor vehicles every day to get from point to point. Perhaps because of how commonplace such travel is, it may become easy to overlook the potential consequences of even a single moment of inattention or distraction. Unfortunately, many using West Virginia roadways are left suffering a personal injury […]
Parents going through or considering a divorce have likely heard of the best interest of the child standard. This standard is a legal term which refers to the factors a court takes into consideration when making child custody determinations. What types of factors are taken into consideration? The list of factors can vary by state, […]
Joint child custody has its challenges, but if you and your spouse want to raise your child together despite your pending divorce, it can work for you. It’s important to remember that you’ll need to coordinate your schedules, have duplicates of some of your child’s items and learn to cooperate even if you have a […]
When you are in the process of buying a home in West Virginia, you naturally focus on whether the home meets your needs space wise, has the amenities you want and is in the perfect location. However, one of the most important parts of the home purchasing process is not necessarily one of the most […]
If you have recently gotten hurt as a result of tripping, slipping and falling in a store or on someone else’s property, there may be plenty of people advising you to just move on and chalk the incident up to clumsiness. However, you could very well have grounds to file a legal claim seeking compensation […]
A lot of people in West Virginia think that estate planning is something you do when you’re farther along in life. Nothing could be farther from the truth. While we all hope for a long and healthy life, you never know when you could develop a severe illness or experience a major accident. If you […]
Couples considering marriage may have long conversations during which they share their hopes and fears about the future. Psychologists and other marriage experts suggest the same thing should happen when a West Virginia couple decides to divorce. Since divorce can bring many life-long challenges, it is wise to enter the process fully prepared, both emotionally […]
Buying land is a major investment and large undertaking. Since this is your first property purchase, it is important that you have proper guidance. A real estate professional is often who people turn to for purchasing property. However, a West Virginia attorney may be more effective. A lawyer can help you with the entire transaction, […]
Driving on many West Virginia roads requires cautions and patience, especially at night. Because the narrow, often winding roads often intersect heavily wooded areas, drivers may know to remain alert for wildlife after the sun goes down. Above all, what they may hope to avoid is a collision with another vehicle, making them victims of […]
As long as relationships are made up of people, there will likely be no way to truly predict the causes of marriage breakups. Nevertheless, scientists, sociologists and other researchers seem to enjoy coming up with commonalities among couples who divorce in an effort to understand how to improve relationships and predict their ends. Psychologists and […]
You’ve saved up a down payment, and you have the pre-approval from the bank in hand. You’re ready to buy the home of your dreams, but where should you begin? Real-estate transactions are relatively straightforward, but there are several tips that can help you on your path to purchasing your new home. Here are three […]
Recently released figures from AAA are projecting that Memorial Day weekend will see 39.3 million people travel a distance of 50 or more miles, the highest number since 2005. Even more impressive, 88.1 percent of these travelers will be getting to points near and far via the roads and highways. Closer to home, AAA is […]