When parents choose to divorce or separate, it isn't just the obvious immediate parties -- parents and children -- who are affected. Other members of the family may be affected as well, including grandparents. Unfortunately, custody arrangements in Virginia, or...
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Could divorce mediation be right for you?
Divorce can be stressful, even under the best of circumstances. When there is a chance for cooperation, however, our attorneys offer the option of divorce mediation.In Virginia, mediation is offered by the judicial system as a voluntary alternative dispute resolution...
Are drug crime convictions in Virginia unfair?
In recent weeks, the Obama administration has been commuting the sentences of various individuals across the country who are serving time for drug offenses. The administration may be sending a message about the need for sentencing reforms involving non-violent drug...
Hasty decisions that could negatively affect your divorce
The time between a couple or a spouse deciding to divorce and actually finalizing a divorce can be a minefield of bad decisions if people are not careful. In fact, you could be doing some serious damage to your future and your family if you act without thinking in the...
Tips for starting your estate planning in the New Year
Many estate planning law firms have the experience to set up the legal documents of an estate. However, our law firm also takes pride in providing practical advice for our clients. For example, a contract to establish a revocable or irrevocable trust has scarcely more...
Can foreclosure be a valid commercial real estate strategy?
Predicting the next hot commercial real estate location may seem more like art than science. Industry-specific fluctuations can also make or break a new investment. Vornado Realty Trust, a New York-based Real Estate Investment Trust, or REIT, learned this truth the...
Take two, drive and call your lawyer in the morning
As we have pointed out time and again on our blog, driving while intoxicated is considered a serious crime here in Virginia. Most people not only find an arrest embarrassing, it can also lead to serious charges that could lead to jail time, steep fines and the...
Changes in income affect child support
Virginia residents may be curious about how changes in the income of a former spouse may affect their child support responsibilities. There are many factors that contribute to a child support decision, but the payments are often simple calculations based on each...
Being poor is not a crime, DOJ rules in recent lawsuit
Back in July, a major issue was brought to the attention of the U.S. Department of Justice regarding the practice of suspending driver's licenses here in Virginia. According to a lawsuit filed on behalf of roughly 1 million Virginians, police in our state have been...
How to prevent asset depletion in divorce
Some Virginia residents who are getting a divorce may be concerned about asset depletion. This occurs when one spouse spends marital assets as a way to prevent the other spouse from getting them. This can be a particular problem if the spouse who is spending has a...
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