Legal Age of Consent In the Commonwealth of Virginia, the legal age of consent is defined by Virginia Code section 18.2-63. In accordance with that statute, the minimum age at which an individual may legally consent to sexual activity without age being a factor is sixteen years of age. Stated succinctly, the legal age of consent in Virginia is sixteen. If one partner to a […]
Family Court Bias: Perception Vs. Reality Many fathers and their advocates feel that the family courts have a bias against men. Unfortunately, this perception is only exacerbated because many studies show that mothers typically have physical custody awards more often than fathers. While a small percentage may very well be due to a pro-mother bias favoring women, a greater number of the results are skewed […]
A Closer Look Into Prenup Agreements A prenuptial agreement, or a prenup for short, is a contract between two people who are about to get married. It may affect financial and legal matters both during and after the marriage. Frequently, anybody with considerable wealth may take steps to protect his or her assets if the marriage doesn’t work out. But a prenup can also be […]
Legal Writing Ability Legal writing is one of the most important skills in a law student’s toolkit. According to Harvard Law School, writing is part and parcel to nearly every legal job. "Whether you’re preparing for the bar or your first year of practice, legal writing is involved in virtually every undertaking." In fact, at least 80% of the American Bar Association’s Model Rules of […]
What is HOA insurance? HOA insurance, or homeowners association insurance, is a specialized form of coverage that plays a critical role in protecting the assets, interests, and financial security of a HOA and its members (the homeowners). While a wide range of insurance types exist to cover various needs, HOA insurance is unique to shared communities and common interest developments. The primary purpose of HOA […]
A Primer on Prenuptial Agreements A prenuptial agreement, often referred to as a premarital agreement, is basically a contact between two parties that are contemplating marriage. A properly drafted prenuptial agreement will typically include provisions regarding the division of assets and debts of the respective parties in the event of divorce or death of one of the parties. As such the agreement also typically includes […]
The Basics of a Profit Sharing Agreement The general definition of a profit sharing agreement, or sometimes known as a joint venture agreement, is a legal contract between two parties wherein any profits made in accordance with the terms of the agreement are split and shared as determined by the terms of the contract. This can often be a high-level document that doesn’t detail too […]
Speed Cameras in Louisiana: An Overview In the realm of traffic enforcement technology, speed cameras have emerged as a popular tool for monitoring and regulating vehicle speeds on Louisiana roads and highways. These devices operate by automatically capturing the speed of a passing vehicle, typically through the use of radar or lasers, and recording the license plate number, date, and time of the infraction. When […]
Core Components of an Arbitration Agreement The essential elements of a valid arbitration agreement are mutual consent to arbitrate, a clear mandate to arbitrate, and identification of the parties to the arbitration. While some of these elements may seem like an afterthought, the intricacies of contractual and agency law in connection with consent become very important when the arbitration clause is challenged as not binding. […]
All about Subrogation Subrogation is a legal term that refers to the right of an insurance company to pursue a third party that caused an insurance loss to the insured, usually with the intention of recovering the amount of the claim paid to the insured for that loss. In other words, if your house is damaged by a falling tree and you file a claim […]
