Richmond Law Blog
How an Emergency Protective Order Helps Get You the Protection You Need.
For millions of women and men, “Stay at Home” orders may feel more like they are “Trapped at Home” than “Safe at Home.” Domestic violence can take many forms including physical, verbal, emotional, psychological, financial abuse and coercive control. We think of...
Three Tips For Successful Co-Parenting
Deciding to end a marriage is difficult. Even more so when you have children. Divorce is full of many negative emotions and many parents are afraid of how those may impact their children. The thought of co-parenting with your ex or finding common ground may seem like...
Why new parents should consider an estate plan
The birth of a new child is a wonderful experience for parents, and if this your first child, you’re likely even more excited. You’ve probably spent months preparing your home for your baby, and you can’t wait to bring them home and begin your life as a family. When...
Can filing for bankruptcy stop an eviction?
Families across Virginia are struggling to get by. Many don’t qualify for unemployment, and the stimulus checks do not go far enough to cover everyday expenses or rent payments. After falling behind on rent, families may be concerned about what will happen next....
How can divorce affect my business?
Owning a business with your spouse may have sounded like a great idea during your marriage. When you divorce, deciding what to do with the business can worse than deciding what to do with the kids. If you launched your business during your marriage, your spouse might...
What happens to my child if I die?
All parents worry about “what happens to my child if I die?” For divorced or separated parents with any type of custody arrangement, the worry is intensified especially during times like this that bring a pandemic to our families and communities. Divorced or separated...
Does Richmond’s speeding ticket blitz measure up?
Richmond police more than doubled down on traffic citations last year, issuing speeding tickets at over twice the rate of the year before. They staged a “Route 360 blitz” last summer and wrote more than 500 tickets during a so-called “back-to-school blitz.” But every...
One trick to find hidden assets in divorce
Receiving a fair settlement can help you achieve financial stability after divorce. But sometimes this is difficult. Your spouse could feel like the divorce might not end in their favor. If your assets are significant, they may engage in tactics to hide them. Virginia...
Taxes and divorce: What you need to know
Taxes are often the last thing anyone wants to think about – especially during or after a divorce. However, a divorce can have a significant impact on taxes, and divorcing spouses must understand those impacts. Tax season is drawing near, faster than many Virginians...
Signs your spouse could be delaying the divorce
As we discussed in a recent blog post, Virginia law requires spouses to be separated for about one year before they can file for divorce. During that time, spouses must live separately. This generally gives both spouses time to get used to the idea of getting a...
