For the third installment in our series on ten factors that make up the best interests of the child standard in determining custody and visitation, we look at the following factor enumerated in … [Read more...]
Best Interests of A Child: Relationship Between Parent and Child (Factor 3)
posted on November 10, 2014
Don’t Get Caught Driving Under The Influence of Drugs (illegal OR prescription)
posted on November 6, 2014
Driving under the influence of alcohol is one of the most well publicized crimes in the Commonwealth of Virginia and around the country. However, DUIs or DWIs with alcohol are only part of the story … [Read more...]
Best Interests of The Child: Age, Physical & Mental Condition of Each Parent (Factor 2)
posted on October 16, 2014
When parents consider litigating custody and visitation, they often have volumes of information on the “other parent’s” physical and mental condition. Accordingly, this factor is one of ten a judge … [Read more...]
Post-Conviction Remedies (Your Appeal Rights in Virginia)
posted on September 29, 2014
Recently the news has been full of criminal defendants having their cases overturned because of newly discovered evidence and procedural defects in their cases. The Constitution and state and federal … [Read more...]
Riding in Cars with Booze
posted on September 22, 2014
Yes, it is true. Virginia is one of only seven states that does not prohibit passengers from having open containers of alcohol in motor vehicles. However, there's more to this law than meets the eye. … [Read more...]
Best Interests of The Child: Age, Physical and Mental Condition (Factor 1)
posted on September 10, 2014
This factor takes into account four separate aspects of a child. The age, physical, and mental condition of each child will be considered by the Court. Very young children tend to have needs revolving … [Read more...]
Best Interests of The Child: A 10 Factor Journey Through Custody & Visitation Litigation
posted on September 10, 2014
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 must … [Read more...]
Confidentiality Agreements – Protect what it is yours.
posted on May 16, 2014
You spend years working on an idea, you give your blood, sweat and tears to creating and growing your business – you have a truly innovative product or service – and you hire employees to work for you … [Read more...]
Small Business Post Review: Contracts
posted on May 15, 2014
Over the past few years we have been posting on several small business related topics. Some of the most popular posts have focused on contracts and contract related issues. Clients come in the door … [Read more...]
Business Entity Formation: Virginia building blocks
posted on May 14, 2014
You have come up with an idea for a business, you have started drafting your business plan and you are ready to incorporate as a business entity. How do you do that? In Virginia, business … [Read more...]
