Oftentimes one of the hardest decisions a person can make in their life is whether or not to leave their marriage and seek a divorce. Even when a spouse has no difficulty in deciding to leave, every … [Read more...]
Civility in the Midst of Divorce
posted on June 24, 2013
A pending divorce brings out the most colorful rainbow of emotions and behaviors in a husband and wife. Even when a divorce is fairly amicable, it’s hard for spouses to keep feelings of bitterness, … [Read more...]
WMM Legal Welcomes Stephen A. Mutnick, Esq.
posted on June 23, 2013
Winslow & McCurry, PLLC is pleased to welcome aboard Stephen A. Mutnick, Esq., formerly of the Henrico County Commonwealth's Attorney office. Steve brings an enormous amount of knowledge and … [Read more...]
What is the ‘Automobile Exception’ to the Warrant Requirement?
posted on June 12, 2013
All warrantless searches are unconstitutional under the 4th Amendment unless they fit into one of a handful of recognized exceptions to the warrant requirement. One of those exceptions is the … [Read more...]
Divorce or Custody Fight Looming? Time to Clean Your Digital Footprint
posted on May 20, 2013
If you are in the midst of initiating divorce proceedings or were recently served with papers for a custody fight, odds are there are a million and one different things you are trying to think of and … [Read more...]
Child Support: One Example of the Importance of Returning to Court
posted on April 22, 2013
If you or a loved one has been ordered to pay child support, it is imperative to fully understand how the law can affect you many years after the original court order. If you are ordered to pay … [Read more...]
Is an Annulment Right for You?
posted on March 24, 2013
Too often, a couple becomes engaged and spends so much time planning the wedding, they forget a marriage follows once the last piece of wedding cake is eaten and the last gift unwrapped. After just a … [Read more...]
In Virginia, what are the penalties for 1st offense possession of marijuana?
posted on March 17, 2013
The controlling Code Section is 18.2-250.1. Under the statute, "any person who violates this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and be confined in jail not more than thirty days and a fine … [Read more...]
2013 General Assembly Yields 2 Key Family Law Changes
posted on February 23, 2013
As citizens of the Commonwealth may be aware the Virginia General Assembly's 2013 Session has come to a close. Legislators have been busy drafting new laws which will affect thousands of people … [Read more...]
Understanding and Maneuvering the Roles of the GAL
posted on January 21, 2013
Chris Winslow and Erika MacCormac traveled to the University of Richmond's downtown campus and the Jeannette Lipman Family Law Clinic last Thursday to present 'Understanding and Maneuvering the Roles … [Read more...]
