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You’ve taken the first step towards getting some answers and help on your matter and you have set an appointment for an initial consultation. You’ve filled out the information the firm has requested, but is there anything else you can do to be ready for your meeting with the attorney? What will help you get the most out of your …
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 …
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 …
When it comes to child custody, family courts always base their decisions on what they believe to be the best interests of the child, however, this is not always the perceived best interest of a parent. Sometimes, new circumstances may warrant a change in these decisions. Issues of custody, visitation and child support are never final in Virginia — until …
Are you concerned that a DUI conviction on your record could deny you custody of your child? Take a deep breath – a DUI conviction alone isn’t enough to completely take away child custody. However, it can have a real impact on a court’s decision and on your parental rights and responsibilities. Let’s look at some effects a drunk-driving record …
There are two types of custody in Virginia, and in custody cases, both must be decided upon. This decision can be an agreement by the parents, and then approved by the Court, or can be solely decided by a judge. To ensure you achieve what is most important to you in your custody case, you should first know what custody …
If you are currently finding it to be nearly impossible to communicate with your ex regarding your children – trust me, you are not alone! Oftentimes, during a divorce or break-up, emotions run high and children can be used as pawns to exact revenge against the other parent. You may have tried, and tried, and tried again, but you just …
We strive to ensure that our potential clients are as informed as possible. This is the why we aim to answer every question presented during the first consultation, but sometimes clients can forget to ask all of their questions during the consultation. In effort to assist our potential clients with this inevitability, we have a quick tip for preparing for …