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What Do I Do If My Ex Doesn’t Pay Their Child Support?
/by Olmstead & OlmsteadGetting a child support order can feel like a huge relief; parenting is expensive, and having the other parent’s financial contributions can give you some breathing room. But when your co-parent does not make those payments, they put you in an incredibly tough position, both legally and financially. It’s important to know your legal options […]
What is a Contingency Fee and How Does it Affect Your Personal Injury Case?
/by Olmstead & OlmsteadIf you’ve started looking into legal representation after a personal injury, you have likely come across the term “contingency fee.” Assuming you haven’t ever pursued a personal injury claim before, this term may be completely new to you. Learn more about what it means and how it may affect your case—and when you’re ready to […]
How Prenuptial Agreements Protect Children in a Second Marriage
/by Olmstead & OlmsteadEntering a second marriage brings its own unique challenges and demands. You may have children from your previous marriage, as well as hard-earned assets and income that you want to keep separate from your new marriage. Of course, a prenuptial agreement can help you protect your assets in the event of a divorce. However, you […]
The Impact of Truck Driver Fatigue on Accident Rates
/by Olmstead & OlmsteadFatigue is one of the biggest threats on American roads. People who would never consider driving while impaired will still take on a cross-country drive after a poor night of sleep. Being tired is accepted as part of life nowadays, but the fact is that driving while chronically sleep-deprived means that you’re at an ever-increasing […]
What Are the Parental Rights of Unmarried Parents in Virginia?
/by Olmstead & OlmsteadThe parental rights of unmarried parents in Virginia are governed by state laws that seek to protect the best interests of the child. Unmarried parents often worry that their rights to their children are limited simply by virtue of their unmarried status, but understanding your rights and obligations can help you plan for the future […]
The Correlation Between Car Accidents and Mental Health Issues
/by Olmstead & OlmsteadCar accidents can have far-reaching consequences that go far beyond physical injuries. They affect victims’ mental health in significant ways. Understanding the correlation between car accidents and mental health issues is an important part of addressing the needs of victims and helping them get the treatment they need after an accident. If you or someone […]
Is an Inheritance Considered Marital Property in a Virginia Divorce?
/by Olmstead & OlmsteadWhen one spouse has significantly more assets or income than the other, their divorce could be considerably more complicated than one between spouses on equal financial footing. Consider, for example, when one party receives an inheritance. Is it supposed to be divided between the spouses? How can it affect important divorce issues, like the division […]
How Vehicle Recalls and Defects Contribute to Car Accidents
/by Olmstead & OlmsteadIf you’ve ever looked into car accident trends in the United States, you are already well aware that over 90% of accidents are the result of driver error. After all, drivers are the final line of defense on the road—when everything else goes wrong, they are expected to take evasive action and prevent a crash. […]
Divorce and Your Children’s College Funding
/by Olmstead & OlmsteadWhen you and your spouse decide it’s time to go your separate ways, your children are likely your biggest concern. Although divorce is incredibly hard for the adults who go through it, it’s often even more challenging for children—and they don’t even have any say in the matter. With careful planning throughout your divorce, you […]
How Substance-Impaired Driving Affects Car Accident Cases and Liability
/by Olmstead & OlmsteadSubstance-impaired driving is a massive problem in the United States. Drivers impaired by drugs and alcohol suffer slower reaction times, poor hand-eye coordination, and weak decision-making skills. All of these combine to create a massive spike in car accidents among impaired drivers. Victims of car accidents suffer tremendously in these cases—knowing that another person’s intentionally […]