John C. Depp II v. Amber Laura Heard is one of the more famous cases of the Fairfax County Circuit Court. The oddest moment in the defamation trial may have been a video deposition of Alejandro Romero. Mr. Romero responded to oral questions while vaping and driving. You can (and should) prepare better for your divorce deposition. Jump to a ...
All gave some, some gave all. It is a quotation popularly attributed to Howard William Osterkamp, who served in combat in Korea from 1951 to 1953. Combat-related disabilities are lifelong reminders of sacrifice. Does a veteran receiving Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) have to share it in Virginia divorce? Jump to a Section What is CRSC? Who Can Receive CRSC? Virginia ...
In 2022 Fairfax County’s courthouse probably had its most famous defendant. You might recall the salacious, almost comical trial pitting actor Johnny Depp against ex-wife Amber Heard. You might also recall the jury’s split decision, in which the jury found for Depp and for Heard. How? Because Depp’s libel trial also had a counterclaim, filed by Heard for defamation. What ...
This article is a part of our Family Law 101 series. What’s the Process for Divorce in Virginia? Divorce in Virginia can take as little as eight months or can drag out for years if the proper steps to divorce are not followed. Virginia divorce is not linear; your choices through the process can lead to different paths. This brief ...
AirTags are technological micromarvels, costing around $30 each and helping Virginians find misplaced car keys. Some people use AirTags to discover that their political opponents steal campaign signs. Some despicable people use GPS trackers to prey on kids. And some particularly vile people use tracking technology against their spouses during separation and divorce. Jump to a Section GPS Tracking Technology ...
This article is a part of our Family Law 101 series. Jump to a Section What is a guardian ad litem (GAL)? Guardian ad litem meaning What is the purpose of a guardian ad litem? Children’s rights Adult incapacitated persons’ rights What do guardian ad litems do? How to tell if the guardian ad litem is on your side Who ...
Catcher Eric Fila’s humble gesture — shaking the umpire’s hand in thanks even as the opposing team scored a walk-off single in a state quarterfinal baseball game — exemplifies Virginia sportsmanship. Fila’s moment happened to become a viral video as the 10-inning game went from contested to uncontested. Your Virginia divorce also can go from contested to uncontested. Jump to ...
This article is a part of our Family Law 101 series. Jump to a Section Discovery Definition What is Discovery in Law? What is the Purpose of Legal Discovery? What are the 4 Types of Discovery? Types of Physical Evidence in Discovery Discovery and Your Attorney Hiding Evidence in Discovery Discovery in Fault Grounds Brady v. Maryland Discovery Definition Discovery ...
Divorce affects you in many ways, including insurance. Modern, mundane insurance policies are the underlying security blankets of marriage. Separation and divorce in Virginia can shred that security. Jump to a Section Homeowners Insurance After Divorce Divorce & Car Insurance Life Insurance & Divorce Settlements Divorce & Disability Income Insurance Health Insurance After Divorce Homeowners Insurance After Divorce The Insurance ...