One of the best things that parents can do when they split up is to commit to raising the children together. This takes work on the part of both parents, but it won’t always be easy. Making co-parenting work requires you and your ex to have open lines of...
A will is a key component of any estate plan. It can designate who will inherit assets once its creator has passed away. It can also serve other functions such as naming a legal guardian to look after young children after the deaths of their parents. However, a will...
If you’re getting divorced, you will want to make sure that your spouse isn’t hiding assets. Even if you don’t believe they would do this, knowing that it’s illegal, rest assured that many people do try to intentionally hide things from their ex. The good news is that...
When you and your co-parent enter the divorce process, you either agree on child-related issues or oppose one another. Unfortunately, the latter is typically the norm in most divorces. Those with wealth often believe it will ensure a bid for sole custody succeeds. In...
If your loved one left behind a will, their appointed executor is to manage the estate during probate. Whether this is a relative or a stranger, the executor is legally obligated to always act in the best interests of the estate and its beneficiaries. An executor is...
As you probably know, when a married couple in Virginia gets divorced, state law requires them to divide their property equitably. But what happens to co-owned property when an unmarried couple ends their relationship? In those cases, there is no formal process for...
Back-to-school season is always stressful for kids and parents. If this is the first new school year since your separation or divorce, there’s probably a lot more to coordinate -- even if your child isn’t changing schools. Many parents are concerned that their child’s...
No one likes to be criticized on social media. Bad Google reviews, and even dishonest ones, are a reality of life (and business) now. Over the last few years, I have received many phone calls from people about negative online reviews and wanting to hire a lawyer, so...
Child custody issues can be emotional and stressful for everyone involved. If you have been unable to reach an agreement regarding custody with your child’s other parent or if your situation is highly contentious, you may want to seek legal help and take your issue to...
Nobody relishes the prospect of talking about death, and this is why many people avoid estate planning. Some people attempt to avoid the stress of confiding in family members and seeking assistance by drafting a will on their own. While this is legal in Virginia, is...
