Published November 21, 2017 by Jessica L. Leischner The question of who gets the pet during a divorce can be one of the most emotional issues of the entire process. Jessica Leischner, family law attorney and partner at Wade, Grimes, Friedman, Meinken & Leischner, PLLC, joins Mandy Walker on Since My Divorce Podcast to discuss the 7….
D-U-I-D: Driving Under the Influence of Drugs – FAQ Friday
t’s common knowledge that the legal blood alcohol limit for driving under the influence is .08 and above. But that’s not the case for drugs, as there are only legal limits for three drug substances other than alcohol: cocaine, PCP, and methamphetamines. How does self-administration factor into a DUI charge for drugs? Attorneys at Friedman,….
Divorcio: Problemas Si No Eres Ciudadano
En el FAQ Friday de esta semana, los abogados de Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner, explicáis las implicaciones legales que rodean el divorcio si no eres no ciudadano en Virginia. Los problemas surgen cuando una persona que no es ciudadana está casada/o con un ciudadano/a de los Estados Unidos o residente y el que no….
El Viernes FAQ – Inmigrantes Cargados Con Delitos Menores
En el Viernes FAQ de la semana, los abogados de Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner PLLC explicáis cómo los delitos menores pueden tener consecuencias graves si no eres ciudadano. ¿Cómo afectan los crímenes a los inmigrantes? Hay varios delitos pueden afectar a los inmigrantes en diferentes maneras. Si alguien que no es ciudadano es condenado….
FAQ Friday – Immigrants Charged With Minor Criminal Offenses
In this week’s FAQ Friday, attorneys at Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner PLLC discuss how minor criminal offenses can have enormous consequences for non-citizens. Criminal offenses can impact your immigration status in different ways There are various criminal offenses that could impact immigrants in different ways. If a noncitizen is convicted of an offense that….
Victims of Sexual Assault
In this week’s FAQ Friday, attorneys at Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner PLLC discuss sexual assault and the legal recourse victims can pursue. Sexual assault is probably the most underreported crime in the county. Often, because victims either don’t think they will be believed, are embarrassed, think they will be made into a laughing stock,….
FAQ Friday – Possession of Marijuana and License Suspension Part 3
In this week’s FAQ Friday, attorneys at Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner, discuss the laws surrounding what happens if your license is suspended for a drug possession in Virginia if you are licensed out of state. Does Virginia suspend licenses for drug charges? Virginia is one of the very few states that automatically suspends licenses….
Possession of Marijuana and License Suspension Part 2
In this week’s FAQ Friday, partners at Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner, discuss how Virginia federal laws for possession of marijuana differ from state laws. They explain that if an individual is caught with possession of marijuana while on federal property, it is considered a federal charge. Under federal law, one does not lose their….
El Estado Especial de Inmigrantes Juveniles
Si usted es menor de edad y es ilegal, puede peticionar para el Estado Especial de Inmigrantes Juveniles para obtener residencia. El Estado Especial de Inmigrantes Juveniles es una manera en que uno puede pedir una orden de la corte estatal que se encuentra que ese menor, ha sido abusado, descuidado o abandonado de uno….
Frequently Asked Questions About Child Support
Child support is a complex legal issue that can involve numerous factors including income, healthcare costs, child care costs, number of children involved, employment status, and more. In this week’s FAQ Friday, Carolyn Grimes, partner and attorney at Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner PLLC, discusses these matters as they relate to child support. What factors do courts consider….
Child Custody Concerns During the School Year
Published on August 22, 2017 As parents settle into the back-to-school rhythm, some will have a more challenging time than others. It can take some time to adjust after a divorce, as parents learn to share the responsibilities of their children’s school and extracurricular activities. No matter how detailed or “fair” one’s child custody agreement….
Extradition Can Be a Complicated Criminal Justice Matter
You’ve seen it before on reality TV: a person commits a crime, then flees the area in an attempt to avoid facing the charges. When the individual is caught in another state or even another country, they are brought back to the original jurisdiction to face the music. The process of bringing a person back….
You Want to Divorce, Your Spouse Does Not: What’s Next?
Published on August 7, 2017 Once the decision has been made to end a Virginia marriage, the next step is to sit down and discuss the matter with one’s spouse. This can be a difficult prospect, especially in cases in which the other party is expected to be resistant to ending the marriage. Spouses who….
Study Shows Fatal Collisions Have Tripled When Marijuana Involved
Published on July 27, 2017 on behalf of Wade Grimes Friedman Meinken & Leischner PLLC Driving in Virginia and other aspects of daily living are changing quickly these days. As more states consider legalizing marijuana, people seem to be less inclined to think about the potential serious consequences of its use that haven’t changed. A….
Talking to Kids About Divorce: Tips for Virginia Parents
Published July 22, 2017 on behalf of Wade Grimes Friedman Meinken & Leischner PLLC When faced with the need to have “the talk” with their kids, many Virginia parents who are preparing to divorce dread the reaction that may follow, as well as the questions that are likely to arise. This is never an easy….