The Pros and Cons of Divorce Mediation Versus Going to Trial
May 06, 2025
When you or your spouse file for divorce and the litigation starts, the process can become quite emotionally strenuous. You’ll feel like you must make a ton of important decisions as fast as possible and must accept what the court decides in terms of child support, parental visitation, alimony (if applicable), and more. However, it […]
Read MoreUnderstanding Different Ways Property Can Escape Probate in Virginia
May 06, 2025
If an individual living in Virginia passes away leaving behind his estate, which may comprise properties, their house, cars, pension funds, bank accounts, etc., their assets cannot be distributed to their rightful heirs without first going through a long and expensive probate process. The crux of a probate process is to make sure that the […]
Read MoreHow Estate Debts Are Paid and Prioritized During Probate?
May 06, 2025
When you’ve been nominated as a personal representative in the testator’s will, after they pass away, it will fall on you to ensure that they will undergo the probate process and ensure that each named beneficiaries get their due share of the estate. However, from a strictly emotional perspective, expect to face a flurry of […]
Read MoreUnderstanding How the Court Decides Relocation Cases in Custody Matters
Apr 28, 2025
Going through a child custody case can be an incredibly difficult undertaking for both parents involved. However, it can have an even greater effect on children. When the primary parent must relocate to another location with the child, a custody case can get more complicated. Apart from navigating the logistical obstacles of the notion, there […]
Read MoreRelocation Requirements in Virginia Custody Cases and Enforcement
Apr 28, 2025
As an individual who is divorced and has primary custody of their child, nothing is more important than to devote your life to ensuring you do everything in the best interests of your child. While this typically means providing them with a good education, ensuring they have the best medical care, and more, at times, […]
Read MoreCommon Objections in Virginia Divorce Cases You Should Know
Apr 28, 2025
Going through a divorce proceeding can be a very difficult experience, especially if it is a contentious trial. Not only is it a time-consuming process but it is going to interfere with your personal life, and your financial and professional life is also going to get exposed during the trial. But that’s not all, depending […]
Read MoreUnderstanding the Requirements for a Guardian Ad Litem in Virginia and Whether a Parent Can Seek to Have the Guardian Removed During a Custody Case
Apr 28, 2025
Understanding the Requirements for a Guardian Ad Litem in Virginia and Whether a Parent Can Seek to Have the Guardian Removed During a Custody Case In Virginia, if you’re going through a divorce and a subsequent child custody case, the circuit court will likely order a guardian ad litem (GAL) to be appointed to your […]
Read MoreWhat is the Difference Between Manslaughter and Murder in Terms of Legal Classifications and Sentencing?
Apr 28, 2025
When someone loses their life because of another person’s actions, the legal system doesn’t treat all situations the same. Especially not in Virginia. The law takes a deep look into what happened—what was the person thinking, what did they intend, and how did things unfold. And that’s where the line between murder and manslaughter starts […]
Read MoreUnclean Hands Doctrine and Its Effect on Support or Custody Order
Apr 22, 2025
The unclean hands doctrine is a very important common law principle that focuses on providing equity and relief to the party that has applied for it while ensuring that the said party can prove to the court that the other party has acted unethically, fraudulently, or immorally in tandem with the case or legal matter […]
Read MoreUnderstanding Partition vs Selling a Home During Divorce
Apr 22, 2025
A lot of states in the US typically solve complications in co-owned or jointly held properties through a process known as partition. For instance, if both parties own the home and cannot meet in the middle in terms of who is going to get what share of the asset, the circuit court may step in […]
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