Virginia’s yellow sac spider1 is unfairly maligned. Contrary to myth, it does not have dangerously toxic venom. Many Virginians think otherwise, and mistakenly squash them. Mistakes are common, often propelled by popular myth. For example, the laws of Virginia allow you to divorce your wife after being separated for six months if you have no children -- that is just ...
Lawyers prove things. This is what we do, so when we say we can prove that a deadbeat is part of a clock, why would you doubt us? For proof, you can watch the enthralling video, “Deadbeat Escapement of Seth Thomas 86 W Clock Movement”1 — or not; don’t say we didn’t warn you (you’ll never get that minute of ...
Check out our Virginia Child Support Calculator Many of our previous articles have taken a light tone to some topics. This will not be one of those posts. The simple question, “Can I go to jail for not paying child support?” does not get asked casually. Only two reasons exist to ask this: either you are exploring ...
In matters of determining paternity—or ruling out paternity—hard facts are far superior to hysteria. Though paternity is an emotionally charged issue, the safety and well-being of a child is at stake. Thanks to the Code of Virginia and other state institutions, establishing or disestablishing paternity can follow a clear, legal path. Consider these five hard facts. Facts for the Child ...
Everybody says only two things in life are certain; the ol’ D and T. But for some Virginia men, these are not Death and Taxes, but Divorce and … Taxes. Spoiler alert: it’s always taxes. Surprisingly, these two life events can be intertwined, and savvy divorced men can benefit from a few smart tax tips. Dollars for Divorce You should ...
In recent months we’ve heard a lot about living in a “post-fact” America. False news, internet rumor and urban legends have run through our conversations and tainted our understanding of real events. This is also true with Virginia divorces. These six “facts” about divorce in Virginia are often confused with the truth; they are anything but. 1. Children Strengthen a ...
Men of a certain age—or their sons—know Jackson Browne. Songwriter, performer, Browne has sold more than 18 million albums. He is, for us, a triple threat in the best possible way: he wrote one of our favorite songs (“Lawyers in Love”1), he has been divorced, and he's a guy. He also wrote the anthem for divorced Dads seeking modifications in ...
As the American Chemical Society (ACS) reminds us, “the dose makes the poison.”1 For example, says the ACS, the average American would have to eat 5.4 pounds of sugar in a single sitting to have a 50 percent chance of dying from too much candy. That translates into 1,627 pieces of candy corn. Delicious as candy is, too much of ...
As parents, we joke about how we might not miss seeing our kids from, say, when they are 13 through 17. Teenagers can be a handful, no doubt, but every parent wants to stay connected and involved with their children. Even divorced parents deserve to keep their family together in some way. Court-decreed visitation allows for that, but what is ...