Warrenton Law Blog

Divorce mediation must be carefully prepared

On behalf of Mark B. Williams & Associates, PLC posted in blog on Wednesday, March 21, 2018.

The thought of working with your ex when you are divorcing may feel odious. There is one good reason why you should consider making a last effort to deal with him or her -- divorce mediation.

When you are working through ending your marriage, you will have to either work with your ex through mediation or battle things out before the court. Both of these options have benefits and drawbacks. Two of the biggest benefits to mediation are that you can usually get the divorce over with faster and with less expense than what is possible if you go through a trial.

Your children might not handle your divorce well

On behalf of Mark B. Williams & Associates, PLC posted in blog on Monday, February 12, 2018.

Divorce is hard on everyone involved, but the children can have more difficulties coping than what you may realize. When you think about the complete upheaval that a divorce causes, it is easy to see why. The only life they've ever know is being changed all at once.

Because of the serious impacts that a divorce can have on children, parents should make sure that your children are handling it as well as possible. There are times when they will need some extra help. That might come from you or from professionals who are well versed in these types of issues.

Think carefully before you fight for the marital home in divorce

On behalf of Mark B. Williams & Associates, PLC posted in blog on Monday, January 29, 2018.

The marital home is often one of the biggest, if not the biggest, asset that has to be handled during a divorce. Some people go into the divorce with a plan to try to keep the house from their ex out of spite. There is a chance that this train of thought will harm you in the long run.

Even if the marital home is easy to care for now, you need to determine if this will remain true after the divorce. Take time now to evaluate whether fighting for the marital home is a good idea.

Child custody tips to help fathers succeed

On behalf of Mark B. Williams & Associates, PLC posted in blog on Thursday, December 28, 2017.

Child custody cases have historically been thought to favor mothers. For fathers who are trying to navigate the world of child custody, making plans for success can be difficult.

The fact of the matter is that you have to think about what is best for your children when you are trying to decide what you are going to do. Some of the common things that parents have done in the past might actually work against your quest to make your children feel welcome, comfortable and happy in the current scheme of things.

It isn't too late to make holiday child custody plans

On behalf of Mark B. Williams & Associates, PLC posted in blog on Thursday, November 16, 2017.

The holiday season should bring family members together. Parents who have custody orders in force should make plans for the coordination of schedule. In almost all cases, there is a different schedule that is followed during the holiday season.

Even though it might seem as though the Christmas holiday is still far off, you actually have just over a month to make preparations. This includes getting the finer details of child custody worked out. Here are some points for you to remember when you are making these plans:

Learn how to communicate and relax during divorce

On behalf of Mark B. Williams & Associates, PLC posted in blog on Tuesday, November 7, 2017.

Children of divorce must learn that just because their parents aren't going to live together any longer doesn't mean that both parents won't be there to support them. You have to work with your ex, as hard as that might be, because your relationship with him or her isn't going to end with the divorce. Instead, during the entire time your children are minors you will have to work as a team.

The communication you have now with your ex can set the tone for years to come. One thing that might make it difficult to deal with your ex is stress. Controlling stress is crucial when you're going through a divorce or dealing with custody issues with your ex.

Reckless driving can lead to serious consequences

On behalf of Mark B. Williams & Associates, PLC posted in blog on Thursday, October 5, 2017.

Drivers have to be sure that they are driving in a safe manner. This helps to keep them and other people on the roadway safe. Some drivers choose not to follow basic safety rules. These drivers can cause accidents that lead to serious injuries or death.

When driving in an extremely unsafe manner, it is possible that a law enforcement officer will stop the driver for reckless driving. This is a serious matter in Virginia. Here are some points to remember about this type of dangerous driving:

Know some factors impacting a gray divorce

On behalf of Mark B. Williams & Associates, PLC posted in blog on Wednesday, August 23, 2017.

When you got married decades ago, you didn't think that the marriage was going to end. Now that you realize it is about over, you need to start taking steps to protect yourself.

This might be a more in-depth process than what you expect. It is imperative that you take the time to go over all applicable points. Here are some important facets to consider:

Traffic violations come with serious penalties

On behalf of Mark B. Williams & Associates, PLC posted in blog on Monday, July 31, 2017.

Drivers in Virginia are expected to drive safely and in accordance with the applicable traffic laws. When any of these laws are disregarded the driver might face some serious penalties.

Many people think that traffic tickets are no big deal and that they won't have any impacts on their future. The fact here is that many traffic tickets are actually serious and can affect you for a long time to come.

Child custody cases can be difficult for parents and children

On behalf of Mark B. Williams & Associates, PLC posted in blog on Thursday, July 13, 2017.

Child custody cases are difficult to deal with for everyone involved. When the case is contentious, you have to make sure that you are prepared for what is going on so that you can react appropriately.

One thing that you have to realize is that the court will consider specific factors if you aren't able to come to an agreement with your child's other parent about certain matters. Knowing about these before it is time for your child custody trial will be greatly advantageous.