You do not have to wait until you are charged with a crime to take legal action. In fact, defense strategies for white-collar crimes often begin when there are indications that an individual or business is being investigated. As such, it often pays to be proactive and...
Grandparents often play an important role in the lives of their grandchildren. They can be a source of love, support and guidance as well as act as strong role models. In some families, grandparents may be denied access to their grandchildren, however. This may occur...
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”...
Child custody disputes can be highly contentious. Even if you find a workable resolution to your child custody dispute, the conversation is not necessarily over. An existing custody order can be modified at any time if there has been a material change in circumstances...
When you owe past-due child support, the government has the power to enforce a child support order. In Virginia, that includes the state’s Department of Child Support Enforcement (DSCE). On a federal level, it can also include the Office of Child Support Enforcement...
In the United States, about 30% of couples deal with financial infidelity. Financial infidelity can mean secreting away assets, making unexplained purchases, taking out loans on marital property, lying about income, or a number of other dishonest financial practices....
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...
Your spouse served you with divorce papers, but honestly, it was not a surprise. Your marriage was not doing well for a long time and perhaps a split is for the best. Still, what happens now? Well, once you have contacted an attorney, one of the first steps you can...
