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John Karanian is now a Member of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML). Membership in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) requires sitting for a standardize National test that is proctored. After passing the test, one must pass a vote of...
A revocable living trust is an estate planning device that has enjoyed popularity. It can be utilized by individuals or married couples. The trust will have a trustee in charge of all property in the trust, although the trustee can also be the person who created the...
Individuals can prepare for potential incapacity that would render them unable to make medical decisions by completing an advanced health care directive. This form allows adults to make certain health-related decisions in advance and appointing someone to make health...
Most people executing a prenuptial agreement before marriage do so with good intentions. They want to ensure that both of their financial interests are protected should they divorce. But some people execute a prenuptial agreement with more malicious motives. This...
Any Virginia resident who has ever been arrested knows the uncertainty—and even fear—that can brew in your mind in the aftermath. For some people, an arrest of any kind can be life-changing. For example, many Virginia residents may think that a DUI arrest is a “minor”...
Finances inevitably come to the forefront of many Virginia divorces. Finances can impact issues such as child support, spousal support, and property division. The allocation of debt can be vital to ensuring a party can move forward after divorce with confidence in...
Credit card companies pursue consumers aggressively for delinquent or unmade payments. However, sometimes, consumers cheat businesses and one another, which seems to be happening more and more lately. Statistics reveal that “friendly fraud” increased by between 20 and...
When Virginia judges give custody orders, they are based on the circumstances of the parents and children at the time of the order. But, over the years, a child’s needs change. They may need more or less childcare, experience new medical needs, or attend different...
In June of 2013, the Supreme Court of the United States released decisions in two controversial cases, one putting into question the constitutionality of the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and one challenging a California law better known as “Proposition 8” (or “Prop 8”) that prohibited same-sex marriage in the state. The Court overturned Prop 8 and declared that…
As more and more people invite social media into their lives, research increasingly shows that chatting, flirting and interacting with online friends is contributing to a growing number of divorces. According to Telegraph.co.uk, Facebook has become a “virtual third party” in divorce petitions. “Facebook is being blamed for an increasing number of marital breakdowns, and it is quite remarkable that all the…