To speak plainly, the main reason Virginians want to avoid going to court to get a divorce is because of the cost. We get that; we realize attorneys’ time and court fees can add up. The great state of Virginia gets it, too, and provides plenty of free or low-cost advice. Please notice, though, every site, every document and every ...
Numbers are funny things. Take felonies and misdemeanors in Virginia, for example. If you do not know the difference between felony and misdemeanor, the worst possible way to learn this is by kidnapping your own child. Not only can you be accused of kidnapping your own child, you can be found guilty of it, too. A Virginia Class 4 felony1 can ...
The decision to file for divorce certainly wasn't an easy one. With so many considerations such as child custody, legal fees, court fees, documentation, etc., it stands to reason that you would take time to vet any potential attorney who may represent you in a court of law. While this may seem like a simple choice, there are several things you ...
They are life-sized and made with tremendous love (though not much talent). The dinosaurs of Dinosaur Land in White Post, Virginia date back to the 1960s and are a kid’s delight. Mixed among the prehistoric preponderance are a King Kong, a 70-foot purple octopus, and a shark you can walk into (and safely out of). Finding weekend retreats with your ...
“Falsehood flies, and the Truth comes limping after it,” said Jonathan Swift (he of Gulliver’s Travels fame). That 1710 saying has morphed into “A lie travels around the globe while the truth is putting on its shoes.” One perfect example: the idea that a state like Virginia has “common law marriage.” Virginia does not have this, despite what myths, legends, ...
Bearing the stigmata of divorce—the social wounds, the odd looks, the strange pity taken on you by near strangers—may have you feeling like a birthday-worn piñata, but you can beat this (we mean, conquer it; perhaps "beat" was not the best word choice). We can help you find ways to turn those stigmata into charismata (personal charms). People > Institutions Our ...
This sounds like a joke, but what is the difference between David Petraeus and Christopher Kubasik? To find the answer, review the facts: Petraeus, then the director of the CIA, announced in 2012 that a) he was resigning his job because b) he was having an affair with his biographer. Kubasik, as reported in Forbes—same year, same month, same day—resigned ...
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 ...