We've all heard miracle stories from the friend who was driving a thousand miles over the speed limit, but got his speeding ticket thrown out of court because his defense attorney was a "miracle worker." But the reality is, your friend was probably exaggerating and...
Child custody situations are complex matters that must be handled in the proper manner so that the children can thrive. When kids don't have parents who can work together and put them first, there is a chance that they might not have the stability and consistency they...
Familial wealth can be a great boon to those who inherit it. Even though you likely have a career, knowing you stand to inherit property from your parents' estate can help defray financial concerns, such as the expense of retirement or medical treatments for serious...
Ending a nearly three year debate, the Virginia Supreme Court has ruled that those accused of committing criminal offenses will be entitled to inspect evidence relevant to his or her case including police reports, written witness statements, written summaries of...
One of the most contentious matters when parents divorce is how the children's expenses will be split. Even if one parent has to pay child support, there is still a possibility that there will be other expenses like school supplies or fees for extracurricular...
During a divorce, the property that was accumulated during the marriage will have to be divided. This is a complex part of the split, but it has to be done. The more property you have, the more difficult this will be.For many people, this matter is handled through...
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...
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...
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...
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...