Manassas Legal Blog
A prenuptial agreement may be necessary for asset protection
As more marriages are occurring at older ages, there is a greater need for prenuptial agreements. People are entering into marriage with more assets and property, and some may be business owners. A prenup helps protect property, companies and assets, and having a...
How a new marriage may change estate planning
Data from the U.S. Census Bureau indicates that 17% of divorced or widowed spouses get married again. Among people 55 and older, the rate of remarriage has grown in recent decades. Remarried spouses should pay attention to the unique nature of estate planning when...
3 options for advance health care planning
Even if you are still active and healthy, if you have not already done so, now is the time to establish an advance health care directive, also known as a living will. This important legal document ensures that care providers and loved ones know, respect and follow...
How do you become your parent’s guardian?
As an adult child, you want what is best for your parent’s health and wellness. Unfortunately, disabling conditions in the elderly may require you to take control of your parent’s care. As explained by the Virginia circuit court, the guardian takes responsibility for...
Can you get a DUI for legal drugs?
Believe it or not, you could get a DUI charge in Florida — and possibly even a conviction — from driving on legal drugs. That includes strong prescription medication, but it could even potentially include over-the-counter drugs, such as sleep aids, cough medicine,...
The complex process of juvenile criminal justice
Legal proceedings might not be exactly what you expect. If you are like most, you might think of the law as attorneys standing up and arguing in front of a judge. A strong courtroom advocate is often a valuable ally — especially in matters that may go to trial, such...
What couples can include in premarital and marital agreements
In Virginia, a couple can sign an agreement before or during the marriage that legally binds them to certain actions. Usually, these actions are financial or property-related, but they do not have to be. Here is what the law says about these agreements. Property The...
When can your child be tried as an adult?
Twenty-five years ago, at the height of the teenage “wilding” phenomenon sweeping the country, Virginia passed laws allowing juveniles under the age of 16 to face prosecution as adults when charged with allegedly committing numerous types of crimes. When convicted,...
Why create a revocable living trust?
When most people think about planning for the fate of their properties and assets they will likely consider connecting with their attorneys and drafting a will. While there are many good reasons to start a will, a will cannot do everything that a revocable living...
Do I have to take a blood alcohol test?
If an officer stops you for a suspected DUI, he or she will probably request that you take a breath alcohol test. This test will provide a reading of your blood alcohol level. According to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, if you refuse to take a blood...
