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Strategies to Help Children Cope with Divorce
/by Olmstead & Olmstead, P.C.Divorce can be a stressful and confusing ordeal, particularly for children. When not handled correctly, bottled up emotions could have lasting results. While not an easy situation for anyone, you want to do everything possible minimize the impact of a divorce on your children. Here are ten strategies to help children deal with separation and […]
What Can I Do If My Ex Isn’t Paying Child Support?
/by Olmstead & Olmstead, P.C.If your ex owes you back child support, you’re not alone. Statistics show that more than $100 billion is owed in unpaid child support in this country and only about 60% of what is owed is actually paid. When couples split up, their responsibilities to their children should remain an ongoing priority. When one parent doesn’t stay […]
What is Reckless Driving in Virginia and What Are the Penalties?
/by Olmstead & Olmstead, P.C.Few criminal charges in the state of Virginia are quite as underestimated and misunderstood as that of reckless driving. To be sure, because most states in the nation treat excessive speeding as a simple traffic violation, many drivers assume the same treatment is offered in Virginia. In reality, excessive speeding, which at certain speeds, falls […]
I Live Out of State, but Was Stopped for Speeding in Virginia; What Happens Now?
/by Olmstead & Olmstead, P.C.Because of its incredible beauty, rich history, and many other attractions, out-of-state visitors choose to come to Virginia on vacation, while passing through on a road trip, or even to conduct business. And, in some cases, when driving through, these individuals may accidentally exceed the speed limit and end up being apprehended by Virginia law […]
I Just Received a Ticket for Excessive Speeding (100 mph) in Virginia; What Should I Do?
/by Olmstead & Olmstead, P.C.For some drivers, the urge to speed on Virginia’s long stretches of highway is too great to control. They simply keep accelerating until they’re traveling at speeds well over the posted speed limit, likely assuming that if they do get pulled over by a police officer, they’ll be sent along with nothing more than a […]
How Do I Prepare for an Independent Medical Exam (IME)?
/by Olmstead & Olmstead, P.C.If you have sustained injuries in a car accident and filed a claim with the insurer of the other driver, there’s a good chance you will need to undergo an independent medical exam (IME). The insurance adjuster will schedule the appointment for you and request that the doctor submit a report to him or her […]