As part of custody and visitation orders, parties will often look to the children’s school schedule in order to help craft visitation schedules for the non–custodial parent, or to help determine and … [Read more...]
News & Resources
Changes to School Calendar and Potential Consequences to Custody and Visitation Orders
posted on March 8, 2019
Marijuana Possession in Virginia Update
posted on January 18, 2019
Last week, two bills that were attempting to redefine how the Commonwealth of Virginia treats marijuana were again defeated in the General Assembly. A bill to legalize marijuana for … [Read more...]
The importance of a will. Yes, you need one.
posted on December 7, 2018
As lawyers, we often find ourselves being asked legal questions outside of office hours. A common question we receive is, "I don't really need a will, do I?". The short answer to that question is … [Read more...]
Jail Time and Fines: Penalties for Drug Possession in Virginia
posted on November 7, 2018
Virginia’s drug laws are notoriously strict with harsh penalties that depend primarily on the type of crime, the type of drug involved and the amount. The first question we often receive is, will I go … [Read more...]
Are Royalties Part of the Chapter 7 Estate?
posted on October 1, 2018
You've just finished writing a hit 5-book series on the wild life of a secret agent. You market your books in various ways and receive ongoing royalties for this effort from your contract with … [Read more...]
New Tool to Recover a Lost Life Insurance Policy in Virginia
posted on March 2, 2018
The time period after a loved one passes is hard. It becomes even harder when you cannot find the loved ones records. If a loved one has died, but you aren’t able to locate their life insurance … [Read more...]
What is Underinsured Motorist Coverage?
posted on September 28, 2017
You've been involved in a car accident and have some sustained physical injuries as a result. The cost of your medical care quickly exceeded $25,000 but you’re not too worried because the other … [Read more...]
I’m in a car accident and the other driver has no insurance. Now what?
posted on June 19, 2017
The majority of us have been in a car accident at least once in our lives. If you haven’t been in a collision yet, consider yourself lucky. Unfortunately, you’re also likely overdue for one. … [Read more...]
Time to Revisit De-Criminalizing Adultery in Virginia?
posted on May 22, 2017
When the General Assembly convened for session on January 11th, 2017, numerous bills were put forward regarding all manner of laws. For anyone considering a divorce on adultery grounds, one bill, … [Read more...]
I’m a business owner, what happens to my business if something happens to me?
posted on July 1, 2016
The worse case scenario has occurred. Your business partner that you have worked with for thirty years passes away. What happens now? Who owns their share of the business you built together? Who … [Read more...]
