There are numerous parts of Virginia estate plans, and one of them is account designations. These exist separately from the will because these accounts do not need to be dealt with in that document. The only way that these are dealt with in the will process is if...
Alimony
How do courts in Virginia determine child support?
Parents who live separately from one another or have ended a marriage both share a responsibility to provide financial support for their children. Typically, the noncustodial parent will have an obligation to make child support payments. Virginia courts apply...
Planning your estate in the digital age
Planning your estate normally focuses on assets like your home, bank accounts, insurance policies and belongings. However, there is another type of property that you need to address when planning your estate: your digital assets. In 2017, Virginia adopted the Uniform...
The best practices for winning your child custody case
Child custody disputes can bring out many feelings and emotions that Virginia parents may have trouble controlling. Maintaining your composure and sticking to the facts serve as one of the best ways to prevail in court. Understand that your case may come down to how...
Traffic violations could impact one’s qualification for a CDL
Residents of Manassas and other parts of Virginia may want to learn more about how a traffic violation may affect their commercial driving license (CDL). The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles has strict guidelines when it comes to traffic violations and commercial...
Handling virtual visitation sessions
If you and your ex-spouse are trying to make proper child custody and visitation arrangements while separated by distance, you may want to consider virtual visitation. This form of visitation allows the non-custodial parent to send emails, engage in video conferences...
How parents can resolve special education disputes
Your child has the right to a free education that accommodates his or her specific learning needs. As a parent of a special education student in Virginia, if you and the school disagree over an aspect of your child’s instruction, you have multiple options to resolve...
Should we try nesting?
Just like not all divorces are the same, not all post-divorce custody situations work the same way either. Traditionally, in a joint custody situation, the parents set up separate households and the children move between the households according to the custody...
Why is it so important to have an estate plan?
Many people believe that only wealthy individuals need an estate plan. Others think a simple will template covers all the bases. However, a personalized estate plan is important for most people. These are the three key reasons to engage in the estate planning process...
Situations that warrant a will review
Many people understand the importance of having a will. However, some of them draw up the original will and then forget about it. As individuals get older, there are life changes, and some of them warrant a review of the original will and possibly require a change. If...
RSS Feed
