What You Need to Know About an Order of Protection
Summers & Associates Wants Everyone to Be and Feel Safe at Home Shifting our focus this month, our June blog will explain what you need to know about an order of protection. On an average day, domestic violence hotlines receive more than 20,000 phone calls nationwide, per National Coalition Against Domestic Violence data. According to […]
Common Child Custody Issues, and How to Address Them
Child Custody Matters Can Be the Most Challenging Element of a Divorce Common child custody issues and how to address them is our blog topic for this month. Once spouses with children take the initial steps toward divorce, agreeing on custody becomes the next, and most challenging, step. Unlike the terms of a divorce settlement […]
Initial Steps to Take When Deciding to Get Divorced
Divorce is Often a Painful Experience, with Profound Decisions to Make This month, we here at Summers & Associates would like to discuss the initial steps when deciding to get divorced. Though divorce isn’t something that should be done hastily or flippantly, it’s a decision that many married couples do make. According to National Vital […]
Eligible Crime Expungement in West Virginia
Can I Get a Crime Expunged from My Criminal Record? Crime expungement in West Virginia can restore a person’s criminal record for the future. In simple terms, expungements can wipe a person’s criminal record clean. The state of West Virginia only expunges certain crimes from a criminal record after going through a process. Many individuals […]
Child Custody Rights for Grandparents in Ohio
When Do Grandparents Have Custody Rights? Child custody rights for grandparents in Ohio are different than in most states. Rights for the elderly have been under debate for decades. Parents have a fundamental right to choose who will be involved in a child’s life. Ohio grandparents also have a right to be in the lives […]
Court of Common Pleas Structure in West Virginia and Ohio
What Are The Differences in the Court of Common Pleas Structure? The Court of Common Pleas structure in WV and Ohio contains several differences. For those who don’t know, the common pleas section handles general trial cases. Each state has its own way of handling claims. At Summers & Associates, we are here to help […]
Traffic Stop Suspicion and Probable Cause in West Virginia
What Do Police Consider Reasonable Suspicion and Probable Cause? What constitutes traffic stop suspicion and probable cause in West Virginia are critical pieces of information to know. A police officer can detain a person for questioning, search for evidence, and make a DUI arrest with probable cause. While people use these two terms interchangeably, there […]
What is Admissible as Social Media Evidence in West Virginia?
Admissibility of Social Media Evidence Social media evidence in West Virginia is very appealing to the court system. The information digitally documented is often spontaneous, relatively permanent, and easily accessible. The American Bar Association tells us how courts use social media sites for discovery. As society continues to use digital media, information that was once […]
Property Division After Divorce in West Virginia
What Happens To Your Property After A Divorce? Property division after divorce in West Virginia can be an emotionally draining time. Determining how to divide your stuff in a fair way to both parties can be very tough. West Virginia operates under the equitable distribution principle. Have you ever heard of the equitable distribution principle? If […]
Car Accident with an Out-of-State Driver?
What You Need to Know in West Virginia and Ohio The attorneys of Summers & Associates are aware of what can happen if you are in a car accident involving an out-of-state driver. We are a law firm representing clients in the region of Parkersburg, West Virginia. Our lawyers handle these types of accident matters […]