The Alvarez Law Firm Legal Blog
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What Virginia’s Child Custody Laws Mean for Parents
Custody and child support are the two most consequential decisions in any Virginia family law case involving minor children. They shape a child’s daily life, the financial reality of both households, and the relationship between parents long after a divorce or separation is finalized. They are also the issues most often misunderstood by the parents
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What to Expect After a Pedestrian Accident in Alexandria, VA
A pedestrian accident in Alexandria, VA can change the course of your life in seconds. One moment you are walking through Old Town, crossing King Street, or stepping into a crosswalk on Duke Street; the next, you are dealing with paramedics, police officers, hospital paperwork, and an insurance adjuster who is already building a case
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What Counts as Reckless Driving in Virginia?
Most drivers ticketed for reckless driving in Virginia react the same way: they assume it’s a traffic ticket, they plan to mail in the fine, and they move on with their day. Then they read the summons more carefully and realize they have been charged with a Class 1 misdemeanor, the same classification as DUI,