Courts in Virginia have the authority to award spousal support—commonly referred to as alimony—upon divorce. After that award of support, the Court may modify the support obligation in several … [Read more...]
Child Custody and Support Cases in Virginia. Where to start?
posted on July 29, 2020
Virginia this Morning on CBS 6's Jessica Knoll had a conversation with Erika MacCormac about things to consider when involved in a child custody and support dispute. You can see the conversation … [Read more...]
How long will it last? Duration of Spousal Support in Virginia
posted on July 10, 2020
Any many are aware, Virginia law allows a court to award spousal support—commonly referred to as alimony—to an ex-spouse upon divorce. Such support can be ordered to be made in “periodic payments for … [Read more...]
Living Separate and Apart: Why Should I Memorialize this?
posted on July 8, 2020
When a couple in Virginia decides to pursue a “no-fault” divorce, they must live separate and apart in excess of six months to a year depending on the circumstances under Virginia Code § 20-91(A)(9). … [Read more...]
Can Filing for Bankruptcy Stop the Lawsuit Against You?
posted on July 1, 2020
If you are in the midst of a lawsuit and experiencing financial hardship, filing for bankruptcy may seem like a quick fix that will prevent judgment against you. In some cases, that may be true, but … [Read more...]
Grandparents’ Rights to Custody in Virginia
posted on June 24, 2020
In Virginia, individuals other than the parents of a child may be able to petition for custody and/or visitation of that child. Specifically, Virginia law allows a “person with a legitimate interest” … [Read more...]
Mediation in Custody, Visitation, and Support Cases
posted on June 1, 2020
In Virginia, not all petitions for child custody, visitation, or support necessarily go to trial. This is, in part, because the Court must refer the parties in “appropriate cases” to mediation. See … [Read more...]
Best Interests of The Child: A Ten Factor Journey
posted on May 26, 2020
Any custody or visitation litigation involving a child in the Commonwealth of Virginia will include at some point a consideration of Virginia Code § 20-124.3- a list of ten factors that the court … [Read more...]
Divorce & Frozen Embryos – What Happens if you Separate?
posted on May 19, 2020
In today’s world, there is no one way to start a family. The amount of options are almost endless – adoption, foster, surrogacy, artificial insemination, in vitro fertilization, and the list goes on. … [Read more...]
Assault and Battery in Virginia Against a Family or Household Member: First Offender
posted on May 8, 2020
In Virginia, assault and battery charges where the victim is a family or household member are handled in the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court. “Family or household member” is defined … [Read more...]
