In most cases, paternity isn’t a big issue. In most cases, the parties don’t dispute it – and, obviously, there’s hardly ever any issues as it relates to maternity. Right? You know full well you were in the room where it happened. Sure, there can be complications with adoptions or foster care, but that’s not...
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Divorce can be an overwhelming and challenging experience, especially for women handling challenging issues such as child custody, spousal support, and property division. In Chesapeake, VA, women often face unique obstacles during this process, from financial disparities to emotional stress and safety concerns. At Hofheimer Family Law Firm, we focus exclusively on representing women, ensuring...
I’m married – and I’m a divorce attorney. It’s a bit of an oxymoron, isn’t it? Or is it? I don’t even know anymore. I’m also a pretty connected, online person, so I hear all the chatter (I try to make sure I hear all the chatter) about staying single, getting or staying married, and...
If you are going through a custody dispute in Virginia and cannot afford a private attorney, you may be able to get a court-appointed attorney. Virginia courts do not automatically assign a lawyer. Instead, a judge evaluates the nature and details of the case before determining if someone is entitled to a court-appointed attorney. We...
This month, we’re giving the warmest welcome to Brittany Hudgens, the newest attorney in our Virginia Beach office! Brittany is a graduate of Regent University and, most recently, practiced family law (among a few other things) with two other local area law firms. She also worked for a time with the Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney...
I’m married – and I’m a divorce attorney. It’s a bit of an oxymoron, isn’t it? Or is it? I don’t even know anymore. I’m also a pretty connected, online person, so I hear all the chatter (I try to make sure I hear all the chatter) about staying single, getting or staying married, and...
Depending on how long you’ve waited – and how soon your trial is – you won’t have all available options if you wait until the last minute. There is no specific legal right to assistance of counsel in family law cases (unlike in criminal cases) so, for the most part, if you can’t afford an...
To put him on child support or to NOT put him on child support – that is the question! It’s a legitimate question, too, because filing a petition for child support can open the door to more custody litigation. Let’s talk about it. Filing petitions for child custody, visitation, and child support In Virginia, if...