Chapmanville Legal Blog
Drowsy Driving Prevention Week is now
With the holidays almost upon us, many West Virginia residents are making travel plans. You may be getting ready to drive out of state for Thanksgiving, as well as planning your annual Christmas trip. At Kuenzel Law, PLLC, we know that travel can be dangerous for...
What do I have to do to adopt from the foster system?
If you want to adopt a child in West Virginia, you generally have two options. You can adopt through a private agency or you can go through the foster system. When you have concerns about the financial aspects of adopting, it is almost always better to adopt through...
The role of a prenuptial agreement in marriage
When a couple in West Virginia decides to create a prenuptial agreement before they marry, they are not necessarily planning for divorce. Instead, they are taking steps to arrange the state of their finances in advance of the legally binding relationship they are...
3 types of theft in West Virginia
Although theft may violate federal law in some cases (such as theft of federal property), individual states have the right and responsibility to write and enforce their own theft laws. State laws define the threshold between misdemeanor theft and felony theft...
Could smart cars make DUIs a thing of the past?
Technology is amazing. It is interesting how much it has become a daily part of people’s lives within the last decade. If you are like most people in West Virginia, you could not imagine leaving home without your cellphone or going all day without checking social...
How do seat belts save lives?
West Virginia state law says you have to wear your seat belt when driving, but have you ever wondered why? There is a really good reason besides giving officers another chance to cite you when pulling you over. The reason is that seat belts save lives. It has been...
Is racism a problem within the adoption system?
When thinking about the adoption system, you may assume that prospective parents are simply happy to become parents and will adopt whatever child is available. However, the system is quite full of children who need a good home, which means prospective parents can be...
How many fatal accidents involve DUI?
Drunk driving is concerning for a number of reasons. Not only does this behavior reflect extreme irresponsibility, but it can also result in serious injuries or the loss of life. Sadly, many of the lives that have been lost due to motor vehicle collisions over the...
You have no way of knowing if other drivers are sleep deprived
Drunk driving and distracted driving get a lot of attention here in West Virginia and elsewhere in the country. However, there is another danger that puts your life at risk just as much as those do -- drowsy driving. More than likely, you know from personal experience...
Amazon CEO’s divorce finalized
Some people in West Virginia may be aware that Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, has been going through a divorce from his wife, MacKenzie Bezos. The two were married for 25 years and have four children. The divorce was finalized in Washington on July 5. MacKenzie...
