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What is a Personal Injury Journal and Why Should I Use One?
/0 Comments/in Personal Injury /by Olmstead & Olmstead, PCEvidence is king in a personal injury case, and you would be surprised just how much evidence is lost in the hours and days after a car accident. After everyone leaves the scene, a road crew sweeps away much of the physical evidence of the crash. As time passes, eyewitnesses’ testimony becomes less reliable, and […]
Surviving Financially for a Stay-at-Home Mom after a Virginia Divorce
/0 Comments/in Divorce /by Olmstead & Olmstead, PCIf you were a stay-at-home mom while married, and your marriage has ended in divorce, you may be feeling worried about your future and how you are going to be able to provide for your children. Fortunately, surviving financially for a stay-at-home mom after a divorce in Virginia does not have to be as challenging […]
Tax Implications of Property Transfers During a Divorce
/0 Comments/in Family Law /by Olmstead & Olmstead, PCGetting divorced can lead to a brighter future after you get over the initial shock of no longer being married. But the way that your divorce is settled could have a dramatic impact on your life. In divorces involving property transfers and other high value assets, it is critical that you have an experienced family […]
What Should I Ask for in a Divorce Settlement?
/0 Comments/in Divorce, Uncategorized /by Olmstead & Olmstead, PCOnce you’ve made the decision to divorce, you’ve still got a long list of difficult decisions ahead of you. One of those is what you want to ask for in your divorce settlement. This process can go very smoothly or be extremely time-consuming and adversarial, depending on your relationship with your ex-partner and how much […]
Protecting Your Legal Rights After a Traumatic Brain Injury
/0 Comments/in Personal Injury /by Olmstead & Olmstead, PCA traumatic brain injury is one of the most frightening and unpredictable outcomes of a car crash, slip and fall, or other type of accident. Your outcome is dependent on a number of factors, many of which are out of your control. A lot depends on how much plasticity your brain has, which parts of […]
Viewing Divorce as a Growth Experience
/0 Comments/in Family Law /by Olmstead & Olmstead, PCYou may have arrived at divorce after a long attempt to fix your marriage, or you may have been blindsided with divorce papers. Either way, the road ahead of you might be long and bumpy. Divorce isn’t easy, but it also doesn’t last forever. This pain will pass, and you will have a chance at […]
Are You Still Eligible for Compensation If You Did Not Have Your Seatbelt on During a Crash in Virginia?
/0 Comments/in Personal Injury /by Olmstead & OlmsteadWearing a seatbelt is one of the easiest ways to protect yourself inside of a vehicle. It significantly decreases your chances of being severely or fatally injured in a car accident, but there are still many people who prefer not to wear a seatbelt as a rider or driver. If you choose not to wear […]
What Happens If You Are a Passenger in an Uber Accident?
/0 Comments/in Personal Injury /by Olmstead & Olmstead, PCIf you are the victim of an Uber accident while riding as a passenger, your rights to seek and recover compensation for your injuries take the utmost priority, before anyone else who sustained injuries in the accident. You may file a claim for your injuries and other damages against Uber, regardless of whether the Uber […]
How Divorce Affects Your Student Loan Debt in Virginia
/0 Comments/in Divorce /by Olmstead & Olmstead, PCFor the most part, people are unprepared for the financial ramifications of a divorce. Although the emotional fallout from a divorce tends to overshadow the financial issues, it’s paramount to address money matters too. If you are going through divorce proceedings, you must understand the repercussions it will have on any student loan debt either […]
Navigating a Home Transfer During a Virginia Divorce
/0 Comments/in Divorce /by Olmstead & Olmstead, PCDivision of property in a divorce is mostly a contentious issue. In particular, a thorny question in a divorce can be who gets the family home. This can often become a cause of discord and disagreements between the divorcing parties. Marital Property vs. Separate Property under Virginia Law Any income earned or assets amassed, by […]