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Criminal Law25
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Family Law20
Divorce, custody, child and spousal support
Personal Injury21
Car, truck and work accidents, malpractice
Estate Law26
Wills, trusts, probate, elder law
Bankruptcy10
Chapter 7, Chapter 13, debt relief
Immigration8
Visas, green cards, citizenship
Business Law9
Starting a company, contracts, disputes
Employment Law4
Firing, discrimination, unpaid wages
Real Estate Law12
Closings, landlord and tenant, property
Intellectual Property5
Patents, trademarks, copyright
Tax Law2
IRS problems, audits, tax debt
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Virginia law guides
All law guides →Plain-English guides to the law. General information, not legal advice.
The Automatic Stay in Virginia Bankruptcy
Virginia bankruptcy automatic stay (11 U.S.C. § 362) immediately halts most collection actions, lawsuits, foreclosures, and wage garnishments the moment a bankruptcy is filed.
Chapter 11 Business Reorganization in Virginia
Virginia businesses can use Chapter 11 to reorganize debt while continuing operations. Subchapter V (small-business) streamlines for businesses with debt under ~$7.5M.
Arbitration Clauses + Agreements in Virginia
Virginia arbitration clauses are widely enforced under the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) — but unconscionability, class-action waiver issues, and the 2022 EFAA (sexual-harassment carve-out) limit some clauses.
Breach of Contract in Virginia
Virginia breach-of-contract claims require valid contract + breach + damages — but most cases turn on what damages can be proved, not whether breach occurred.
Your Rights If Arrested in Virginia
Your federal constitutional rights apply if you're arrested in Virginia — Miranda, right to remain silent, right to counsel. Phone-call rule: Reasonable phone access.
Assault Charges in Virginia
Virginia assault charges: simple assault is typically Class 1 misdemeanor up to 1 yr; aggravated forms can reach 1st-degree (malicious wounding) Class 3 felony 5-20 yrs.
Challenging Breath-Test Evidence in Virginia
Virginia DUI breath-test results can be challenged on calibration, maintenance, operator error, mouth alcohol, and machine reliability — successful challenges have led to thousands of dismissals nationally.
CDL DUI in Virginia
Virginia commercial driver's license (CDL) holders face stricter DUI rules — 0.04% BAC limit (half of regular drivers) plus career-ending consequences for ANY DUI in any vehicle.
ADA + Disability Accommodation in Virginia
Virginia disabled employees are protected by the federal ADA (15+ employees) + state law — employers must engage in interactive process + provide reasonable accommodations unless undue hardship.
Age Discrimination in Virginia
Virginia workers age 40+ are protected by the federal ADEA + state law from age discrimination — but the Supreme Court's Gross v. FBL standard requires "but-for" causation, making cases harder than other discrimination claims.
Asset Protection Planning in Virginia
Virginia asset protection involves layering — exemption planning, business entities, retirement accounts, and (for some) Domestic Asset Protection Trusts (DAPTs) in DAPT-friendly states.
Blended Family Estate Planning in Virginia
Virginia blended families need careful estate planning to avoid disinheriting biological children when surviving spouse remarries — QTIP trusts, life insurance, and specific structures address the conflict.
Adoption Process in Virginia
Virginia adoption involves consent rules, a court-supervised home study, and (for newborn adoptions) a state-specific revocation window. 7 days for newborns; 25 days for parental rights termination.
Spousal Support in Virginia: How It Works
Virginia calls it spousal support. Three types: undefined duration (long marriages), defined duration, and lump sum.
Applying for Asylum from Virginia
Asylum is governed by federal law but cases are heard in the immigration court closest to where the applicant lives. Arlington Immigration Court (and Richmond for some cases).
Cancellation of Removal in Virginia
Virginia immigrants in removal proceedings may qualify for cancellation of removal — relief that allows long-term residents (LPRs and certain non-LPRs) to avoid deportation and obtain green cards.
Copyright Basics for Virginia Creators
Copyright is purely federal — registered with the U.S. Copyright Office, enforced through federal district courts. Virginia infringement cases are filed in U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia.
Fair Use of Copyrighted Material in Virginia
Virginia creators using copyrighted material need fair-use analysis — four-factor test (purpose, nature, amount, market effect) determines whether use is lawful without permission.
Amusement-Park Injuries in Virginia
Virginia amusement park / ride / water park injuries can lead to negligence, premises liability, and product-liability claims — but liability waivers and federal CPSC reporting create complications.
Aviation Accident Claims in Virginia
Virginia aviation-accident claims involve federal aviation law, FAA / NTSB investigations, multiple potential defendants, and (for international flights) treaties like the Montreal Convention.
1031 Like-Kind Exchanges in Virginia
Virginia 1031 like-kind exchanges defer capital gains tax on real-estate sales when proceeds reinvest in similar property — strict 45/180-day deadlines + qualified intermediary required.
Adverse Possession in Virginia
Virginia adverse possession requires 15 years of continuous, open, hostile, exclusive, and notorious possession.
Innocent Spouse Tax Relief in Virginia
Virginia spouses who filed joint returns can escape responsibility for tax debts caused by the other spouse — through innocent spouse, separation of liability, or equitable relief.
IRS Audit Defense in Virginia
Virginia taxpayers facing IRS audits should know — most audits are correspondence (mail-only), 3-year SOL is standard, and you have appeal + Tax Court rights at every step.
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There are currently 82 attorneys listed in The Plains on CGMIMM.