A lot of parents scrimp and save to send their children to college. That’s noble, really. It is, but it isn’t legally required. Legally, you owe your children nothing once they reach 18. You are not on the hook for higher education, adult braces, or their fancy new cars. Some things parents do are generous and kind but not necessary, ...
The 19th century’s George C. Parker makes people chuckle today as the guy who “sold” the Brooklyn Bridge, the Statue of Liberty, and other public New York City landmarks. Today, though, real estate scams are no laughing matter, as Arlington, Virginia residents Pete Giannino and his wife, Kate Colwell, can tell you. Their home was illegally listed for rent without ...
This article is a part of our Family Law 101 series. Jump to a Section What is a Divorce Decree? Divorce Laws in Virginia What is a Divorce Certificate? Where Do You Get a Copy of Your Divorce Decree? What is in a Divorce Decree? Two Types of Divorce in Virginia What Do I Do With My Final Divorce Decree? ...
In 1932 a couple of German doctors called some children’s constant restlessness and inability to focus by a medical term, hyperkinetic disease. That was inevitably followed in 1937 by medication, benzedrine, to treat it. Today we call it attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Whether in adults or children, ADHD can be a major disrupter in divorce and custody schedules. Jump ...
The most expensive men’s suit in the world is encrusted with 240 carats of diamonds and retails for more than $760,000. A different kind of suit — a suit for divorce — can get pretty pricey, too, especially if you and your spouse are hundreds of miles apart. Jump to a Section Virginia Residency Requirements for Divorce Filing Virginia Divorce ...
Child custody is a fraught, frightening, frustrating part of parting ways with the other parent. Kids are your flesh and blood. You and your children’s mother must decide who gets whom. If you and the other parent cannot agree on child custody, the decision will be made by a Virginia judge through custody hearings, starting with a status hearing. Jump ...
It is impossible to get blood out of a stone. So said Vicesimus Knox, whose name sounds like a James Bond villain but who was in reality an English essayist. Knox wrote this proverb in 1788, though many a Virginia man facing child support payments knows it is still true. Exactly what do you have to provide? And what can ...
If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, call 988 immediately. That said, research points to a direct connection between separation or divorce and suicidal thoughts. This stark fact makes the selection of a top-notch family law attorney absolutely vital. Jump to a Section Divorce Suicide Statistics Finding Comfort in the Storm Suicides in Virginia Signs of Suicidal Persons ...
The top restaurant in Virginia Beach is Orion’s Roof according to TripAdvisor. It accepts reservations. Perhaps you and your attorney will have a nice brunch to celebrate your final divorce decree. Yet some people — folks afraid of heights, perhaps — have issues with it, since it is on the roof of the Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront Resort. Having an ...