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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 …
It’s no secret that the unknown is terrifying. Nearly all of our clients come to us not knowing what the future holds for them, not knowing the procedures of the legal system, and not knowing what to do next. It’s scary. I’m here to tell you today that while life seems hectic right now, there are some things you can …
Question: Can I file for Virginia custody, visitation, or support on my own if I can’t afford an attorney? Answer: Yes, you may petition the Court and file for custody, visitation or support on your own as a “Pro Se” litigant (i.e. without a lawyer). This is done by contacting your local Court Services Unit Intake Office to schedule an …
Oftentimes, people think child support is based on one factor – how much the noncustodial parent makes. While that certainly is a part of the calculation of the monthly obligation, there are actually several factors that can affect the child support amount owed to custodial parents, these factors include, but are not limited to: The number of children the monthly …
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 …
Once in a while, I am asked, “Why shouldn’t I hire the cheapest attorney? Aren’t you lawyers all the same anyway?” Most of our clients actually don’t ask this question because they are taking their cases seriously and looking for quality counsel. But when you are in the beginning stages of looking for a law firm — perhaps maybe even …
There are two main ways to ensure that you receive your child support obligation. First, you can file a Motion to Show Cause. This allows the custodial parent to bring the noncustodial parent to court to show cause why he/she has failed to comply with their court ordered child support obligation. A judge can choose to find the noncustodial parent …
What is Child Support? Child support is the monetary obligation that a noncustodial parent/responsible party (parent who does not have physical custody of their child) pays to the parent who does (custodial parent). In Virginia, both parents are financially responsible for the child, but the law presumes that the parent with whom the child is living provides for many of …
In any legal dispute, to include divorces, Mediation is an option you can use to minimize your costs in terms of legal fees, to maintain more control over what happens to you, and to more likely get to a more satisfactory result. In a divorce, for example, a lot is at stake: all your property and your children–and your life …