Young giraffes do not fit in car seats. Relocating giraffes is complicated business. But despite what you might think, giraffes are rarely the ones charged with contempt of court. Recently, however, a Virginia case involving the seizure and transport of giraffes — yes, actual giraffes — resulted in contempt charges against two zoo owners. The giraffes were innocent bystanders. The ...
Divorce is rarely pleasant, but it becomes especially exhausting when one spouse refuses to move forward. Many Virginia men come into our office frustrated and drained, asking the same question: “Can she really keep this going forever?” The answer is no. Your spouse may slow the process, create inconvenience, and increase costs, but she cannot legally prevent a divorce from ...
In the late 18th century, Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon famously criticized the New World — including Virginia — as a land of weak and inferior life. Thomas Jefferson responded forcefully in Notes on the State of Virginia, cataloging example after example of strength, adaptability, and resilience. That historical debate turns out to be surprisingly relevant today, because Virginia courts ...
What happens when one spouse doesn't want a divorce? It’s a question many Virginia men ask when a marriage breaks down but their spouse refuses to accept that the relationship is over. Divorce is rarely a mutual decision. In many cases, one spouse is ready to move forward while the other insists on staying married. This situation can leave you ...
18.2-49.1 does not equal 30.9. Mathematically, it does. Legally, in Virginia family law, it absolutely does not. Virginia Code § 18.2-49.1 is your primary statutory weapon when your ex-spouse decides that a judge’s custody or visitation order is optional. It isn’t. And the General Assembly made sure of that. When a court grants you visitation with your children, that right ...
When parents divorce or separate in Virginia, few questions are more important—or more emotionally charged—than child custody. Fathers often hear the terms joint custody and shared custody used interchangeably, but under Virginia law, they mean very different things. Understanding those differences is essential if you want to protect your parental rights, preserve meaningful time with your children, and avoid costly ...
Divorce does not appear on your credit report—but the financial consequences surrounding separation often do. Joint accounts, marital debt, missed payments, and even financial abuse can quietly destroy a once-strong credit score. For Virginia men navigating divorce, understanding how and why credit damage happens is essential to protecting long-term financial stability. Jump to a Section Understanding Credit Scores and FICO ...
After a long and exhausting Virginia separation or divorce, many men naturally feel ready to reenter the dating world. Wanting companionship is healthy and normal — but in Virginia, dating before your divorce is finalized can lead to real legal consequences, including accusations of adultery, challenges to custody, and complications in spousal support or property division. Even after divorce, dating ...
One of the first questions Virginia men ask when facing separation or divorce is simple but important: how long is this going to take? Virginia divorce law follows strict timelines that depend on separation requirements, whether children are involved, and whether the divorce is contested or uncontested. Understanding these rules can help you plan financially, emotionally, and legally. Jump to ...