What are the Grounds for Divorce in Virginia?
In Virginia, if you were lawfully married, then you may be granted a divorce on the following grounds pursuant to Section 20-91 of the Code of Virginia: 1. Adultery For a Virginia court to grant a divorce on the ground of adultery, it must be proved by clear and convincing evidence. (Watts v. Watts, 40 Va. App. 685 (2003)). This means that at a minimum, the spouse alleging adultery must provide evidence showing a date, place, and time during which the adulterous conduct occurred. However, even if a spouse does not have sufficient evidence to prove adultery by clear and convincing evidence, he or she can include the adultery as a factor that lead to the dissolution of the marriage for the court to consider. 2. Felony Conviction A spouse may seek a divorce on the...
When Going Through a Virginia Divorce, What is Classified as Marital, Hybrid & Separate Property?
Below gives definitions and examples of different types of property that are considered during a divorce in Virginia. What is separate property? Answer: Examples include: Property acquired before marriage Property acquired after the parties’ final separation. Property acquired during marriage by gift or inheritance from a source other than spouse Property acquired during marriage in exchange for, or from proceeds of, separate property, provided such property is maintained during the marriage as separate property. Passive income or growth of separate property. What is marital property? Answer: Anything that is not separate property. Examples include: Property titled in the names of both parties, unless it was not a gift and is traceable to...
Question for Dental Marketing – Should My Dental Practice Use Groupon to Attract New Patients?
Several dentists have been asking whether they should be doing Groupon and LivingSocial to bring in new patients as part of their dental marketing efforts: Here are some of the pros and cons to consider: PROS: Upfront cost is close to zero Patients from this special can be scheduled specifically during office downtime or slow periods CONS: Groupon/Living Social takes 50% of the already discounted offer Deep discounts draw the wrong type of patient who will spend the bare minimum and never return Fee splitting for dental services is illegal in some states Certain treatments, such as Invisalign, do not allow their dentists to discount their offerings via Groupon/Living Social Based on feedback from other dentists who have tried Groupon and Living Social,...
Dog & Cat Dental Care – Essential Components to your Pet’s Health
Dental care is an essential component to your pet’s health because dental disease can lead to other serious health concerns like kidney and heart disease. Veterinarians today offer a full range of pet dental services to keep your pet’s mouth, gums and teeth healthy and strong. Routine veterinarian dentistry examinations include cleaning and polishing to remove plaque that can cause gingivitis, tooth loss and receding gums. During the examination, veterinarians will check your pet’s mouth for signs of other dental diseases like swollen gums, proliferating gum disease, distemper, tumors, salivary cysts and periodontal disease. Dental X-rays are a integral part of many veterinarian practices and help them to evaluate your pet’s oral health and...
Dental Health Tips – Foods That Promote Dental Health & Foods to Avoid
Diet is an important factor to maintain good oral health and prevent cavities. Changes in the mouth begin to occur the second you consume certain foods. Oral bacteria converts sugars from foods into acids, and these acids begin the decay process by attacking the enamel on teeth. Certain foods exacerbate this process, while others contain vitamins and nutrients that actually strengthen the teeth and gums. Foods to Avoid High-sugar foods, like candy or soda, send oral bacteria on a feeding frenzy, producing acid and leading to decay. Sticky, chewy foods stay on the teeth longer, leading to an increase in decay. Sticky particles from these foods, like gum, taffy or toffee, can stay on the teeth even after rinsing or brushing. Acidic foods, like citrus fruits, wine or...