Virginia Child Support Laws

Child Support Laws as they apply to the state of Virginia

Virginia child support laws say that upkeep is a legal obligation and that parents, whether married on unmarried, must provide support to their dependents until emancipation. However, under state law, a father in Virginia has no legal rights towards the child if the couple is unmarried and paternity is unknown.  Thus, you must obtain a … Read more

Vermont Child Support Laws

Child Support Laws as they apply to the state of Vermont

Vermont child support laws say that it is state policy that, quote, “children of separated parents must get as much financial support as they would if the parents never split”. Traditionally your support obligation ends when the child turns 18.  However, between now and then, your financial life may change in plenty of ways.  So … Read more

Utah Child Support Laws

Child Support Laws as they apply to the state of Utah

Utah child support laws, according to the Utah Department of Human Services, serve to “promote independence through responsible parenthood and to ensure public funds are used appropriately.” These laws also aim to reduce the amount used in running public assistance programs. For parents receiving or paying child support, the words above have very little meaning … Read more

Texas Child Support Laws

Child Support Laws as they apply to the state of Texas

Texas child support laws say that upkeep is mandatory in the state, and parents, whether married or unmarried, must pay until the child is 18. However, what determines who pays is the amount of parenting time you have. Meaning, often child support is the responsibility of the non-custodial parent. It may sound unfair, but the … Read more

A Summary of Dog Bite Laws by State

A chart showing all the dog bite laws of varying states

Dog Bite Laws Summary by State Think about the last time a dog growled at you.  Now, imagine that you are looking at that incident from the dog owners’ perspective… Your fears quickly turn from, “oh no, that dog is going to bite me” to “will I go to jail if my dog harms that … Read more

Wyoming Statute of Limitations

Statute of Limitations as they apply to the state of Wyoming

Statute of Limitations WY- Summary Wyoming’s statute of limitations establishes a deadline before which civil cases – such as lawsuits – must be filed in the state. In relation to criminal charges, it also prevents prosecutors from charging an individual with a crime after a specified period of time has passed. The statutes of limitations … Read more

Wisconsin Statute of Limitations

Statute of Limitations as they apply to the state of Wisconsin

Statute of Limitations WI- Summary Wisconsin’s statute of limitations establishes a deadline before which civil cases – such as lawsuits – must be filed in the state. In relation to criminal charges, it also prevents prosecutors from charging an individual with a crime after a specified period of time has passed. The statutes of limitations … Read more

West Virginia Statute of Limitations

Statute of Limitations laws as they apply to the state of West Virginia

Statute of Limitations WV- Summary West Virginia’s statute of limitations establishes a deadline before which civil cases – such as lawsuits – must be filed in the state. In relation to criminal charges, it also prevents prosecutors from charging an individual with a crime after a specified period of time has passed. The statutes of … Read more

Washington Statute of Limitations

Statute of Limitations as they apply to the state of Washington

Statute of Limitations WA- Summary Washington’s statute of limitations establishes a deadline before which civil cases – such as lawsuits – must be filed in the state. In relation to criminal charges, it also prevents prosecutors from charging an individual with a crime after a specified period of time has passed. The statutes of limitations … Read more