If you and your spouse decide to divorce, you are likely aware that you will need to divide your assets and debts. However, you may not have considered that your retirement plan is included in that division. QDRO A Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) gives your...
As we’ve discussed previously on the blog, divorce is a major financial transaction that can shape your life for years to come. As a result, it’s crucial that you properly assess the marital estate and what you can do to obtain your fair share of it. Yet, there’s more...
The criminal charge of embezzlement involves a person stealing property or funds that they have been entrusted with. If you have been charged with embezzlement, there are several elements that must be met before a jury can find you guilty of this crime. Embezzlement...
Estate planning is a complex and sensitive process that involves legal and personal decisions. One question that comes up when creating a will is whether they can disinherit a family member, like a child. Disinheriting a spouse In Virginia, it is nearly impossible to...
If you and your spouse decide to divorce, you have a journey ahead of you. Few people who have gone through the process would describe it as easy, but it’s fair to say that it’s more complicated in some cases than it is in others. One factor that can make a divorce...
Drug crimes have a lengthy reach. To be charged with a drug-related crime does not require proof of any direct action. The defendant must only be shown to have had access to a drug and having afforded the opportunity for the victim to take the drug. Two women in...
You don’t want to wait too long to develop your estate plan. If you pass without an estate plan, your assets could be distributed according to state law, which could significantly deviate from what you want for your assets and your loved ones. But for some, creating...
Divorce can happen regardless of a Virginia couple’s age and financial situation. People encounter problems in their relationship and the only viable solution for them is to move on and start over. This can be difficult for anyone, but those over 50 who are getting a...
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...
When it comes to romance and contracts, it may seem like two things could not be further apart. But, for many couples, pre-nuptial and post-marital agreements are practical tools for protecting both parties’ respective interests. What are circumstances in which...
