With summer only days away, many people are out on the roads in force. Summertime is always a period of increased traffic on the highways due to travelers heading to vacation destinations and the influx of newly licensed drivers. Add into the mix the many occasions...
Not all divorces end amicably. When spouses disagree on key issues like asset division or child custody, the divorce becomes contested. West Virginia courts often step in to settle these disputes through legal proceedings. Learning about this process can help you...
Being around someone who appears to be suffering a drug overdose can be extremely frightening – especially for someone who is also using or in possession of illegal drugs. While most people’s instinct is to call 911, that instinct may be overwhelmed by a fear of...
Filing taxes is stressful, especially for business people, independent contractors and anyone managing multiple sources of income. Errors happen more often than many people realize. However, not every tax issue is considered criminal conduct. There is a major...
The financial side of a divorce can be complex, and it is important to keep an eye on your spouse’s spending. This may be true even before the divorce has been finalized. If there are significant changes, especially if spending has increased, that is a red flag that...
Money laundering occurs when money that’s made from illegal activities is put through various steps to make it appear like it was legally earned. This includes moving the money through businesses, accounts, and transactions so it’s difficult or impossible to trace....
Economic separation is a key component of virtually all divorce scenarios. Spouses have to sever joint ownership and divide their responsibility for shared debts. Many people have inaccurate expectations for that process, possibly due to a misunderstanding about the...
Getting a driving-under-the-influence (DUI) charge is a serious matter. The legal system often provides a path toward rehabilitation for a first offense. However, if a second DUI occurs within a 10-year look-back period, the state shifts its focus from education to...
When parents in West Virginia get divorced, they have to determine how to split up custody. This can be done through the court, which will make a child custody determination. West Virginia law stipulates that this can refer to both physical and legal custody. Physical...
Under the Fourth Amendment, law enforcement needs reasonable suspicion to pull over a vehicle for suspected drunk driving. This means that officers must point to specific facts suggesting a traffic violation or criminal activity before stopping you, not just a gut...
