Inheritance So, John and Mary have spent a good part of their working lives accumulating some property and investments that they wish to pass on to their three adult children. The three adult children are: Sally Jerry and Bobby. John and Mary love them all and they are good kids. Sally has had some problems with creditors in the past. Jerry’s…[...]

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Personal Injury Deposition Suffering an injury can be traumatic.  Having to relive the events on multiple occasions has the ability to compound the physical scars with added stress and anxiety.  Often before a personal injury case goes to trial the interested parties take part in depositions.  By reviewing the following information, you can better prepare for the process of a personal injury deposition.…[...]

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Irreconcilable differences and virginia divorce law manassas Rarely is the decision to divorce a spouse an easy one. Confronting a choice you never considered can be heart-wrenching. Emotional and financial tolls weigh especially heavy throughout the process.  This can leave a great deal of uncertainty regarding an entire family's future.  Divorce goes far beyond the simple idea of no longer living with a person.  The dissolution of…[...]

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DUI Law in VA Do you know the DUI law in Virginia? The state of Virginia relies heavily on blood alcohol content when determining penalties for driving under the influence.  Driving with any blood alcohol content over 0.08 percent is illegal in Virginia.  DUI and DWI, even as a first offense, is a class 1 misdemeanor in Virginia. This is only one step below…[...]

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settle insurance claim Do you know how to negotiate a settlement in Virginia? If you make a personal injury claim of any kind, you’ll have to negotiate with the other party’s insurance company. Even if you file a lawsuit, negotiations will be ongoing. Your case may reach a resolution out of court at any time.  If you present the insurance company with a…[...]

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virginia CONSERVATORSHIP Do you know what it means to have legal guardianship in Virginia? As our parents begin to age, legal guardianship and conservatorship become a concern. Guardianship and conservatorship are both methods by which family members can control the affairs of a family member.  The attorneys at the Manassas Law Group can help you through the process of securing legal guardianship…[...]

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MANASSAS-PERSONAL-INJURY-STATUTE-OF-LIMITATIONS A Virginia statute of limitations is a time limit for filing a lawsuit in Virginia. If you file a lawsuit after the statute of limitations has run out, Virginia bars you from pursuing this case in court. These exist for both civil and criminal cases. This includes personal injury claims.  It is important that you do not take the Virginia…[...]

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Grand Larceny VA Larceny is a legal term for theft; there are two types of larceny in Virginia. Grand larceny in Virginia is a legal term for felony theft. Petty larceny, or petty theft, is a misdemeanor. Courts differentiate the two depending on the value of the stolen item. If the item is worth more than $500, it is a felony. Less than…[...]

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virginia adultery laws So, your spouse is cheating on you, and you need a divorce. Adultery is a fault-based grounds for divorce in Virginia. The state of Virginia even considers adultery a crime.  But Virginia adultery law makes it very difficult to prove. Yet, if you can prove your spouse committed adultery, it can have serious financial implications for your divorce.  In this…[...]

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speeding fines in viridian Some consider speeding tickets or other traffic violations common and insignificant. But getting one can actually be pretty scary and stressful. This is especially true if you’ve never had a traffic ticket before. Virginia speeding ticket costs, as well as other types of traffic fines, can vary greatly depending on location and the type of citation you receive. The following…[...]

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