Chapmanville Legal Blog
Difference between a guardian and a conservator
Guardians and conservators are words that do not always have to go together. A guardian and conservator do not have to be the same entity or person. A trust can appoint guardians and conservators. The trust may be independent or may exist courtesy of a will or a...
Deaths tied to motorists running red lights at a 10-year high
Traffic signals serve a critical purpose, as they help regulate traffic patterns and prevent motorists from colliding with one another in busy areas. The signals, themselves, only do so much, however, and it is up to those navigating through signaled intersections to...
What are the most common disputes in a family law court?
Child custody is the most common dispute in the family court in West Virginia. If you are a parent, then you should have a concern about the safety, education and the general well-being of your children. If you are going through a divorce, one of the sticky issues is...
Common indicators of divorce
Most people who say “I do” do not enter into the marriage with the intention of going through a divorce sometime in the future. However, over time people and behaviors change, and around 50% of marriages will end. All couples go through hard times, but there are...
Do not make these 3 common DUI mistakes
Driving while under the influence is a serious charge. It is not your typical traffic violation. It would probably benefit you to mount as thorough of a DUI defense as possible, and that means avoiding common mistakes. One of the first missteps that you might make is...
The mediation process simplified
Filing a legal action often results in an overwhelming amount of information. Sifting through it all may take up an enormous amount of time and energy. Mediation is one term used frequently in the litigation process. There are times when settling a dispute with the...
Does hands-free mean risk-free?
When you drive in West Virginia, no one need tell you that you should never talk or text on your cellphone while behind the wheel. However, you may think that you can do so safely if your vehicle comes equipped with hands-free technology or you have installed such...
Cause of fatal crash in West Virginia still unclear
A car accident does not need to involve multiple vehicles to be severe. A vehicle crashed into a fence in Huntington, West Virginia, early on a recent Friday evening. A woman who was a passenger in the vehicle sustained serious injuries that later claimed her life as...
What should you know about how the state handles your child support?
If you are a parent who receives child support and receive government benefits in West Virginia, the state handles your child support payments. While this may seem helpful, it may actually hurt you and the parent who pays the support. The system is not necessarily...
Can you keep your 401k in a divorce?
Property division proceedings can often offer some of the tensest moments of the entire divorce process in Chapmanville. You likely go into them understanding that you will have to relinquish certain marital assets (or at least a percentage of ownership in them) to...
