Understanding Perjury and How It Can Affect Divorce Proceedings
Jul 01, 2025
Divorce proceedings can be contentious and emotionally daunting for a variety of reasons. For instance, the case will involve personal matters that will come to light. Then there’s the matter of equitable marital asset distribution, spousal support, child support, parental visitation, and so forth. However, when a case is emotionally charged and the stakes keep […]
Read MoreWhat Conditions Qualify for VA Disability Benefits?
Jul 01, 2025
When veterans step back into civilian life, it’s not always as smooth as folks might think. Sure, the uniform comes off, but the weight of what they’ve been through? That tends to stick around. Sometimes it’s a limp that never healed right, other times it’s the kind of stress that creeps in during the quiet […]
Read MoreWhat Does It Mean to Be Sanctioned by the Court
Jul 01, 2025
As per legal terminology, the term sanction essentially pertains to the process of levying court-mandated penalties, corporal punishment, or the enforcement of any court order to compel the disobedient or non-compliant party to take heed of the court’s process and order without being intentionally or unintentionally neglectful. Criminal sanctions can come in a variety of […]
Read MoreWhat is A Small Estate and Whether It Still Requires Probate in VA
Jul 01, 2025
Upon someone’s passing in Virginia, whether they have a will or not, if their estate amounts to $50,000 or less, their assets will not be subject to a probate process. This means that the asset distribution process (if any) will be much more straightforward for the beneficiaries. This can be especially beneficial for decedents who […]
Read MoreMotion to Strike vs Motion for Summary Judgment in Family Law Cases
Jun 23, 2025
Just like in criminal cases or other litigations, there are two essential legal elements (motion to strike and motion for summary judgment) that can be used in family law cases, such as divorce, child custody, support, etc. Understanding Motion to Strike The motion to strike is essentially a request made to the court by one […]
Read MoreClear & Unmistakable Error: Impact on Veteran Disability Compensation
Jun 23, 2025
Any mistakes or errors in judgment made by the Department of Veteran’s Affairs when denying disability compensation to a deserving veteran is known as CUE, which is short for Clear and Unmistakable Error. This often refers to situations where key pieces of information were not thoroughly evaluated, which could have otherwise helped the VA reconcile […]
Read MoreHandling Custody When a Minor Child Has Pending Criminal Charges
Jun 23, 2025
Custody cases can be a very emotionally charged aspect of a divorce. However, when it comes to deciding the custody of a minor child who has pending criminal charges, things can get more complex. While there are separate courts for juvenile criminals that focus on providing rehabilitative care rather than punishment, it is important to […]
Read MoreExplanation Of Which Assets Can Generally Escape Probate in Virginia
Jun 23, 2025
After the testator passes away, before their will is implemented, the document will undergo probate where the court is going to check it for validity and authenticity. Is There a Work-Around for Probate in Virginia? In Virginia, all wills need to go through the probate process and there is a way around it. But with, […]
Read MoreSocial Media Post #1: How Deposition Transcripts Are Used For Trial
Jun 23, 2025
Depositions are a very typical element of any circuit court trials including criminal and family law cases. They are essentially a part of the discovery process, legally compelling each party to disclose vital documentation and/or information that is pertinent to the case. And because depositions are important, the recorded transcripts of those depositions share equal […]
Read MoreHow Child Support Is Calculated and How Arrears Are Addressed?
Jun 17, 2025
One of the most fundamental elements of divorce is financially taking care of your child (if you’re a noncustodial parent). It is important to pay for your child’s healthcare and ensure that every essential need is adequately met. However, while the noncustodial parent is designated to pay the brunt of the child support, the other […]
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