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There are a few different ways that marital conflict can impact divorce. To begin with, couples who are in high-conflict marriages often have higher odds of divorce than those who are not. This constant conflict simply puts stress on the relationship and causes the...
Robbery is the crime of taking or attempting to take anything of value from another person by force or threat of force. Technically speaking, robbery is larceny accomplished through an assault. While it’s possible to commit robbery unarmed, armed robbery is usually...
When you look at the fatal accident rates on rural roads, you may be surprised. The total number of fatal accidents is roughly split between urban areas and rural areas. But considering far more people live in urban areas and there is much less driving happening on...
When most people think of driving under the influence (DUI), they associate it with alcohol consumption. However, in West Virginia, you can also be charged with a DUI for operating a vehicle under the influence of drugs, including prescription medications. Let's...
When you and your ex were together, you liked to exchange explicit photos. Maybe it was a way for you to keep that spark in the relationship when you couldn’t be close to one another, such as when traveling for work. But now that you’ve broken up, what happens?...
Although coping with the emotional realities of your divorce can be difficult, you can quickly find yourself consumed with financial worries. Your fear of the property division process and reduced household income is palpable, leaving you uncertain about the future....
Outhouses are separate structures from the main building that house toilets. While largely out of use and considered illegal off-grid modifications in several states, West Virginia is one of the few where the structures are still legal. You might think it funny to...
Domestic violence is a serious offense affecting many people in West Virginia. But what constitutes it? When can you report a domestic violence case? Here is what to know: What is domestic violence? In West Virginia, domestic violence is when a family or household...
In West Virginia, the terms Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) are more or less interchangeable. If you are driving or in actual physical control of a vehicle and your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is .08% or higher, then a...
Your spouse files for divorce, and you’re worried about how much it’s going to change your life. Not only is this going to be the end of your marriage, but you and your spouse are joint business partners. Shortly after getting married, you started the business...