Although breaching a contract can lead to complicated lawsuits, it is possible to void a contract within the legal realm. And while it might sound like a breach, the differences can affect all the involved parties differently. And if you…
Depending on where you buy your home, you might get a property with a home-owner association (HOA). These organizations enforce rules for properties and residents to keep resale values as high as possible. They require members to pay monthly dues…
If a family member recently passed away, probate is probably an issue you need to face. Probate is a very technical area of law. If the person responsible for handling an estate makes mistakes, they may pay for it out…
Sometimes in business, things fall apart. That is as true for business partnerships as it is for anything else. And when business partnerships have run their course, they need to be dissolved so the parties can move on. No matter…
When you decide to start a new business in Roanoke, there’s a lot to consider. One of the most important – and the earliest decision you should make – is whether you need legal help with your start up. You…
Many people assume that a breach of contract is only something business owners worry about. And while companies occasionally do find themselves in contract trouble, there’s also all sorts of contracts that you enter as an individual that might end…
Starting a business takes hard work and a lot of perseverance. It’s gratifying to see your business grow by taking on new clients, hiring employees, or leasing a new commercial space. But at that point, you need to consider whether…
When an adult can no longer take care of their own affairs, family members and loved ones should step in to help. In Virginia, guardian and conservatorships allow appointed individuals to oversee the care of an incapacitated adult. However, there…
Incorporating your organization, club, or association in Virginia requires some basic paperwork and simple legal steps, but doing so provides significant benefits for years to come that can save your organization money and provide important protections. When you choose to…
A business partnership is one of the most basic types of business association, and also one of the oldest. One of the most surprising rules regarding this association is that you can be in a legal partnership with another person…
