Charles Town West Virginia Legal Blog
What are grounds for divorce in West Virginia?
When you're approaching a divorce, one of the hardest things to do is to figure out your options. Under West Virginia law, the following are considered sufficient grounds for divorce: Irreconcilable differences Voluntary separation (living apart for one continuous...
Before you talk to the insurance company, read this
When you're injured and unable to work, hearing the voice of a (seemingly) friendly insurance adjustor on the other end of the phone can give you hope that your claim will be handled quickly and fairly. That's a welcome relief, naturally, when you're worried about...
Opioid addiction treatment continues to fall short
Opioid abuse and addiction have caught the attention of the authorities from coast to coast -- and they're cracking down on everyone even remotely connected to opioid use. Whether you're involved with large-scale drug trafficking or you're merely an addict who sells a...
New Year’s Eve and domestic violence: How to stay safe
The relationship between domestic violence and alcohol is complicated -- and deadly. More than one research study has found that the majority of deadly domestic incidents are connected to the perpetrator's use of alcohol. In many cases, all it takes is a few drinks...
Attacked by a dog?
Many people in the Charles Town area love animals, particularly dogs. Dog owners typically take their pets out and about. Most of them are responsible people who do their best to keep their pets from harming anyone. Unfortunately, not all succeed, as you well know,...
Steps to take after you escape domestic violence
Domestic violence can affect anyone, regardless of their age or socioeconomic status. For many people living in volatile situations, actually escaping the violence is just the first step. Staying safe in the immediate future also requires some extra work. Here are...
West Virginia student charged with making terroristic threats
A West Virginia teenager has been arrested and charged with making terroristic threats against other students in his Cabell County high school. He's also been charged with stalking. According to authorities, the teen was keeping a "kill list" of people that he wanted...
What’s the real value of a polygraph test?
Polygraph tests -- also called "lie detectors" -- have been around so long that they're a permanent part of the way American's picture law enforcement operations. In the movies and on television, the police can hook a suspect up to a polygraph machine and make a clean...
Don’t destroy your car accident claim
A car accident can leave you with a multitude of painful injuries and a pile of unpaid bills. As a result, you're perfectly justified in seeking compensation for your losses. However, don't count on the insurance company to give up the money very easily. Insurance...
Orders of protection: The super-weapon of divorce
You think that your divorce is trudging along like most normal divorces and then, suddenly, you find yourself served with papers telling you that your spouse and children are under an order of protection -- from you. What? As unbelievable as it sounds, unsubstantiated...
