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Multiple Parties in Virginia Truck Accident Cases: Who Can You Sue?
/by Tim OlmsteadA fully loaded commercial tractor-trailer can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. When a vehicle of this magnitude collides with a standard passenger car, the results are frequently catastrophic. The physical devastation is immediately apparent, but the legal aftermath presents a different kind of complexity. Unlike a typical fender-bender between two commuters where one driver is […]
Can I Date Someone New Before My Divorce Is Final Without Hurting My Case?
/by Tim OlmsteadThe loneliness that accompanies the end of a marriage can be profound. Even if you initiated the separation, the sudden absence of a partner often creates a void that is difficult to ignore. You might meet someone who makes you smile for the first time in months, or perhaps you just want to feel desirable […]
Should I Move Out of the Marital Home During Divorce Proceedings?
/by Tim OlmsteadDeciding to end a marriage is one of the most stressful experiences a person can face. The marital home, once a place of shared life, often becomes the center of conflict and emotional tension. You may feel like you are walking on eggshells, and the simple act of being in the same house creates unbearable […]
How Insurance Companies Try to Minimize Your Car Accident Settlement
/by Tim OlmsteadThe phone call often comes just a day or two after the crash. The person on the line from the other driver’s insurance company sounds polite, concerned, and helpful. They ask how you are feeling, express sympathy for your situation, and say they just need to “clear up a few details” to process your claim. […]
What Your Car’s Black Box Reveals That Could Change Your Accident Case
/by Tim OlmsteadThe moments after a car accident in Virginia are a blur of twisted metal, flashing lights, and conflicting accounts. One driver claims they were braking, the other insists they were speeding. A witness remembers one thing, while the physical evidence seems to suggest another. In this chaos of uncertainty, many modern vehicles hold a silent, […]
How Long Does a Divorce Take When My Spouse Won’t Cooperate?
/by Tim OlmsteadThe decision to end a marriage is never easy. It marks the end of one chapter and the uncertain beginning of another. But when you have made that difficult choice and are ready to move forward, the last thing you want is to be held hostage by a spouse who refuses to participate. The papers […]
Why It’s Important to Follow Doctor’s Orders After a Virginia Car Accident
/by Tim OlmsteadThe screech of tires, the jolt of impact—a car accident is a violent, disorienting event. In the moments and days that follow, your mind races with concerns about your vehicle, insurance claims, and getting back to your normal life. Amid this chaos, it is common to downplay your own physical condition and ignore new doctor’s […]
How to Deal with Student Loans in a Virginia Divorce
/by Tim OlmsteadWhen a marriage ends, the process of separating two lives often focuses on tangible assets like the family home or retirement accounts. However, for a growing number of couples in Virginia, an equally significant and far more complex issue looms: what happens to student loan debt? The total student debt in the United States has […]
What Is the Difference Between Sole and Joint Custody in a Virginia Divorce?
/by Tim OlmsteadWhen a marriage ends, parents are immediately faced with a series of difficult questions about their children’s future. How will we make decisions? Where will the children live? How do we ensure they have a strong relationship with both of us? In Virginia, the answers to these questions are found within the legal framework of […]
How to Handle Pet Custody in a Virginia Divorce
/by Tim OlmsteadWhen a marriage ends, dividing a shared life involves many emotionally charged decisions. While issues like property division and child custody are often at the forefront, a question that has become increasingly significant for many Virginia couples is: Who gets the dog? For many, a pet is not just an animal but a cherished member […]