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How Inheritances Impact Alimony Payments
/by Olmstead & Olmstead, PCAlimony is a contentious issue for many divorcing couples. While the party set to receive alimony believes they deserve financial support for their role in their ex-partner’s career success, the party paying alimony believes they deserve to keep their money. Since it is such a high-stakes issue, there are lots of guidelines and laws that […]
Common Causes of Roundabout Auto Accidents
/by Olmstead & Olmstead, PCWithout stoplights or stop signs, roundabouts allow for a smooth flow of traffic, regardless of the time of day or traffic levels. In theory, that’s how they work. In practice, roundabouts see a substantial amount of accidents every year. By learning what causes roundabout accidents, you can keep yourself safe and practice extra caution while […]
Chest Contusions: What You Need to Know
/by Olmstead & OlmsteadA chest contusion is a bruise impacting the chest wall, which runs from the shoulders to the bottom of your ribs. It’s common in accidents, due to the blunt force trauma a victim may experience. You could get a contusion from the force of your seatbelt pulling you back, the impact of an airbag, or […]
Does Emotional Abuse Impact a Divorce?
/by Olmstead & Olmstead, PCWhile it doesn’t leave the scars of physical abuse, emotional abuse can leave a victim with lifelong trauma and fear. If you’ve suffered emotional abuse during your marriage, you might wonder how that will affect your divorce. Your spouse may have vowed to keep the kids from you if you leave or told you that […]
Professional License Issues Caused by DUI
/by Olmstead & Olmstead, PCYou’ve been arrested for driving under the influence, and the full consequences of a DUI are beginning to hit you. Not only have you lost your driver’s license, you may have also just found out that you are at risk of losing your professional license and the career you’ve worked so hard to build. While […]
What is a Personal Injury Journal and Why Should I Use One?
/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
/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
/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?
/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
/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 […]