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...
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Month: August 2022
How can partition actions help unmarried couples dispense with co-owned property?
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...
Divorce doesn’t have to affect your child’s academic performance
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...
Bad Reviews On Google: A Lawyer’s Perspective
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...
What you will need to support your request for child custody
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...
Why creating your own will might be a bad idea
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...
Divorce rates: How does Virginia rank?
Every year, there is a significant amount of data collected about divorces in America. This data gives some great insight on where divorces are most common, the average ages of those getting divorced and even provides a prediction about your likelihood of divorcing in...
Should you consider a collaborative divorce?
When it comes to getting a divorce, there are many different ways to go about it. You can choose to go the traditional route and hire an attorney, or you could try a collaborative divorce in which both parties work together with attorneys who are trained in...
How much will I pay for child support in Virginia?
Generally, when the relationship is over, most parents will agree on child support terms without involving the court. However, if the couple cannot make a decision on the child support amount, either party can seek the court’s involvement. In Virginia, both parents...