You’re not ready to hire an attorney yet, but that doesn’t mean that you’re not open to getting more information. You’re ready to take the next step, but what does that even mean? Everyone seems to be pushing you towards scheduling a consultation, but you’re feeling like things are just moving a little too quickly....
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I know, I know. You’ve got an upcoming divorce or custody case (or, at least, you’re currently worried about the possibility of your upcoming divorce or custody case), and you’re not sure what you want to do. You’re looking into all your options—hiring an attorney, representing yourself, seeing a mediator—but you’re just not sure yet...
We’ve heard it all. Women everywhere are full of reasons why they think they qualify to get an annulment. Whether it’s merely that they were only married a short time, that the marriage was never consummated, or that they married too quickly, there seem to be tons of reasons that women think they can get...
If you’re looking into hiring a family law attorney, chances are you’re going through (or getting ready to go through) a divorce or a custody case. Depending on the type of case you’re facing, though, divorce and custody cases can take all types of shapes. Divorce cases can be simply that: divorce cases. Whether there...
It’s happening, and you know it. There’s not a whole lot you can do about it, but you’re no fool: you know that things between you and your child’s father really aren’t working out, and you’re probably close to calling it quits. Whether this was your decision or his (or a mutual one), if your...
On Monday, we talked a lot about custody cases. Specifically, we talked about what’s at stake in a custody case. Of course, you already know, in a general way, what’s at stake: it’s your child’s future. But, if you haven’t studied Virginia law and don’t know how it treats child custody cases, you’ll probably want...
If you’re like most moms, the idea of a custody case is paralyzing. You want to provide everything possible to your kids, and you’re willing to fight for what’s best for them—but your pockets aren’t but so deep. You know it costs money to fight these things out in court, and you’re worried about the...
It’s scary to know that you’re heading towards a custody case. It’s especially scary to know that there’s very little you can do about it. No matter how you feel about it, wheels are in motion, and it’s all out of your power. When something like that threatens the well being and safety of your...