A farm is never just an address. It can be your income, your inheritance and the place your children grew up. It may hold generations of your family's work in its fences, fields and barns. If divorce is on the horizon in Southwest Virginia, the fear of losing that...
Divorce rarely moves quickly, and the months it takes to reach a final decree can leave you financially vulnerable. Virginia law provides a remedy for this gap through a process known as pendente lite relief, Latin for "pending the litigation." These are temporary...
In the Commonwealth of Virginia, the "best interests of the child" standard serves as the foundation for every custody determination. Under Virginia state law, judges evaluate the mental and physical health of each parent and their ability to meet the child’s basic...
When a marriage reaches its breaking point, you face a difficult choice. Spouses wonder whether they need an annulment or a divorce to legally end their relationship. The answer depends on your specific circumstances, and understanding the difference can help you move...
The shock and anger after an Amazon delivery truck hits your vehicle on I-581 feels more than overwhelming. Medical and utility bills pile up if you miss weeks of work. Meanwhile, the giant corporation seems impossible to hold accountable for your situation. Here’s...
A competitive job offer in a different state may be the best possible opportunity for a parent’s financial situation after a divorce. Parents working to rebuild their lives while sharing custody may be eager to move to a location where not everyone knows about their...
There you are, lying on the couch again, staring at the ceiling while the tension in your home feels heavy enough to suffocate. You wonder whether packing a bag tonight will finally bring you peace or complicate your legal path. In Virginia, moving out is often a...
Domestic violence can reshape almost every part of a Virginia divorce. Courts focus on safety for you and your children and weigh evidence of abuse when deciding custody, support and property issues. These cases involve complex emotions and protective steps like...
If your divorce is final and a judge ruled out the sale of a property, but you are not satisfied with the results, you still have an opportunity to potentially change that decision. This is one of the many reasons appeals are useful, but be aware that they come with...
In Virginia, courts usually favor joint custody because it supports a child’s stability and relationships with both parents. Full (sole) custody is only considered when evidence shows joint custody may harm the child or fails to meet the child’s best interests....