The contents of your estate planning documents determine who acts on your behalf in an emergency and also your legacy when you die. If you have these documents in place, you likely put a lot of consideration into them, and so you might take for granted that you have...
Experienced, Compassionate and Effective Advocacy
Richmond Law Blog
How do I work with a Guardian Ad Litem in my child custody case?
In some legal matters involving a child, the judge assigns a Guardian ad litem to represent the interests of that child. As a parent, it can be challenging to have someone appointed to advise the judge regarding your child’s best interests. However, learning how to...
Do I have the right to visitation with my grandchild in Virginia?
As a proud and loving parent, the most important thing to you is your child’s welfare. Unfortunately, their life has been cut short. However, they had their own children and you are extremely close to them. The problem is that you don’t always see eye to eye with...
Don’t let your child’s birthday become a competition
Some parents cannot resist the urge to get one over on their ex on their child’s birthday. They try to outdo their co-parent on everything from the size of the birthday cake to the cost of the presents they buy for their children. If your co-parent is like that, it...
What should you tell your children about your divorce?
First and foremost, what you tell your children about your divorce is up to you. This is going to be different in every case, as every family has their own unique situation. As a parent, you get to decide what is best for your child. That being said, many parents are...
Why is compromise crucial for divorcing parents?
Divorce can be much simpler when both parties are willing to make compromises. The chances of both wanting the exact same outcomes are unlikely. However, a bit of give and take can help you move on with your lives. If you are divorcing without children, splitting your...
How do I keep my retirement assets in my divorce?
Your long-term goal after divorce may be to lead a happier, more financially stable life without a relationship that holds you back. Of course, to reach that point, you first have to successfully complete the divorce process. Divorcing couples in Virginia typically...
Should you continue paying spousal support after your ex remarries?
Once a divorce is finalized, most individuals get on with life and enter new relationships. In fact, according to a recent report by the U.S. Census Bureau, nearly half of all divorced Americans remarry within three to four years. However, if your former spouse has...
4 ways to deal with Thanksgiving as divorced parents
When you create your child custody agreement as part of your divorce, you need to give special consideration to the holidays. Thanksgiving can be more challenging to deal with than most days of the year because it is often a cause for big family celebrations. There...
Could your job or career choice lead you to a divorce?
There are any number of factors that lead to divorce. Growing apart, irreconcilable differences and disagreements over money are among the top reasons for divorce. Did you know that a person's occupation or career may play a huge role in the rate of divorce?...