Have You Been Charged With Traffic Offenses In WV? Traffic offenses can have serious consequences regarding your freedom and your livelihood in the State of West Virginia. If you have been issued a citation or arrested for traffic offenses in WV, it’s important that...
Grandparents Have Rights
West Virginia’s foster care system is overloaded. As drug abuse tightens its grip on the Mountain State, it’s increasingly falling to grandparents to step in and do the job that parents cannot – or will not – do for children. At Taylor and Hinkle, we frequently get...
Do I Need A Will?
Three Estate Planning Documents Everyone Needs When we talk about estate documents at Taylor, Hinkle and Taylor, we like to talk about goals. Everyone has different goals regarding their estate and their care, both before and after death. Let us help you translate...
Family Mediation
Family law mediation is a process used to avoid expensive lawsuits and court intervention pertaining to child custody, divorce, family law and relocation issues. Family law mediation is an excellent way to solve issues that arise before filing for divorce when...
Mediation
Civil Mediator Serving Southern WV Mediation refers to a form of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in which people can meet with a neutral, certified third-party in an effort to settle a dispute. A mediator does not make a decision for the parties at mediation – a...
Things To Consider For Grandparents Or Relatives When Seeking Custody Of A Child
Things To Consider For Grandparents Or Relatives When Seeking Custody Of A Child If you are a relative or grandparent of a child in West Virginia and are considering seeking custody, there are many important factors to keep in mind. To make sure you understand if this...
Knowing When An Auto Accident Requires Legal Counsel
Every year in West Virginia thousands of people find themselves in auto accidents severe enough to create enduring financial and physical effects. Car crash victims who are less than half at fault in an accident have the right under state law to pursue compensation...
Adopting A Child In West Virginia
Adopting A Child In West Virginia Whether you’re a family hoping to adopt or are simply looking for information to better understand the process, check out this handy guide for adopting in West Virginia. West Virginia Adoption Laws To be considered for eligibility a...
Understanding Statute of Limitations in West Virginia
Understanding Statute of Limitations in West Virginia The legal term, statute of limitations, is defined as the time allowed by law for filing a lawsuit against an individual and is applicable to both civil and criminal suits. In most cases, the state is usually...