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Co-Parenting Through Separation and Divorce: Best Practices and Legal Considerations
Co-Parenting Through Separation and Divorce: Best Practices and Legal Considerations Navigating the complexities of co-parenting during separation and divorce requires careful consideration and a strategic approach. The well-being of your children hinges on your ability to maintain a cooperative relationship with your ex-partner while ensuring all legal aspects are addressed effectively. CowanGates’ guide in this blog will provide you with essential best practices and legal insights to facilitate a smoother transition. Embrace Effective Communication Effective communication is [...]
3 Reasons To Donate Blood in Central Virginia
3 REASONS TO DONATE BLOOD IN CENTRAL VIRGINIA Blood donations help an array of patients live longer lives — which is why every year, CowanGates partners with the American Red Cross and Salisbury Country Club to host our Memorial Blood Drive in honor of our founder, Frank Cowan. As you may know, there are many benefits to donating but we’ve compiled a list of our top three reasons to give blood in this critical climate where less [...]
Where can you file a personal injury lawsuit in Virginia?
HOW CAN YOU FILE A PERSONAL INJURY LAWSUIT IN VIRGINIA? If you have questions about personal injury cases in Virginia, it’s best to hire a knowledgeable personal injury attorney to explain your options. In the Code of Virginia, § 8.01-262 provides where lawsuits can be filed in Virginia. Generally, a personal injury plaintiff can file suit: Where the defendant resides or has his principal place of employment or, if the defendant is not an individual (i.e. is [...]
How much can you sue for in a personal injury claim in Virginia?
HOW MUCH CAN YOU SUE FOR IN A PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM IN VIRGINIA? If you have questions about personal injury claims in Virginia, it’s best to hire a knowledgeable personal injury attorney to explain your support options. The short answer is, generally, a Plaintiff can ask for any amount. However, asking for an amount does not mean that a party will ultimately receive that amount as an award or settlement. Additionally, as with everything, there is more [...]
How do personal injury settlements work in Virginia?
HOW DO PERSONAL INJURY SETTLEMENTS WORK IN VIRGINIA? If you have questions about personal injury settlements in Virginia, it’s best to hire a knowledgeable personal injury attorney to explain your support options. A “settlement” is an agreement between an injured person and negligent person and his or her insurance carrier to resolve a claim. Almost universally in personal injury matters, the settlement will be between the injured party and the negligent party’s insurance carrier. In exchange for [...]
What You Need to Know about Child Support in Virginia
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CHILD SUPPORT IN VIRGINIA If you have questions about child support in Virginia, it’s best to hire a knowledgeable family law attorney to explain your support options. People often come to us with questions about child support – How is child support calculated? If my ex and I have equal time with our kids, I won’t have to pay anything, right? What if I can’t afford it? Here are some of [...]