Divorcing couples in Virginia frequently clash over dividing marital assets and debts. If the couple cannot agree on the matter amongst themselves, a judge will decide it for them. The division of assets and debts during divorce is costly and time-consuming. For these reasons, many couples sort out their issues through mutual agreement. Most couples, however, fail to recognize which …
The Holcomb Law team recently went to the Outer Banks for a few days. We closed the office and spent this time together planning for the new year and coming up with ways to better serve you, our clients. We are really excited for what’s in store for the upcoming year! You can read more about our trip in the …
Couples facing divorce may find property division a confusing and anxiety provoking part of their divorce case. Also referred to as equitable distribution, property division is the legal division of property rights and liabilities between spouses during divorce. Virginia is an equitable distribution state. The goal of the state’s property division system is to divide a divorcing couple’s marital assets …
Holcomb Law is one of the highest-scoring businesses, with standout employee engagement YORKTOWN, VIRGINIA (May 16, 2019) – Holcomb Law has been named one of Inc. magazine’s Best Workplaces for 2019, our fourth annual ranking in the fast-growing private company sector. Hitting newsstands May 28 in the June 2019 issue, and as part of a prominent Inc.com feature, the list …
In the latest study from the Pew Research Center, it was found that more than 50% of children (younger than 18 years old) in the United States are living in a non-traditional household. It is now more common to see children living with parents who have remarried. In fact, Pew’s research suggests that around 15% of children in the country …
When there is no court order both parents have equal rights over the child or children. There is no parent more valuable than the other in the eyes of the law. Both mother and father have equal rights to spend as much time with the child as they want. Even when responsibilities are split between the husband and the wife, …
When deciding at what age a child can refuse to see a parent, several factors will be considered including any existing agreement, the age of the child, and the situation of the current parent with primary custody. Basically, custody agreements establish how a child will see his or her parent and at what frequency. While this agreement may remain in …
We are very excited to announce a new beginning here at Holcomb Law! In April, we will start “You Matter Saturdays.” At these monthly Saturday morning seminars, we will provide extensive information on custody, divorce, support issues, and mediation, to name a few topics—and provide written materials as well. We will answer all your family law questions at this event! …
An extramarital affair by either spouse can affect several aspects of a divorce case. One aspect that truly concerns separating parents is the custody of their child. If your spouse has cheated on you during your marriage, you may be expecting the court to favor you for child custody, since the court may already favor you in other matters such …
Did you know that reckless driving is a crime in Virginia? If, for example, you were driving at 81 mph in a 70 mph zone in the Commonwealth, you could get a criminal charge and not a simple speeding ticket. But how heavy is this crime in the state? What are the penalties? Here’s a brief primer. What Is Reckless …