I have my divorce (or custody) trial tomorrow! How do I prepare?

Well, first off, let me say: I’m writing this because, like you, I have trial tomorrow. (Well, at least, as of the day I actually wrote this, anyway.) When I first started here (which was over seven years ago now), I asked one of the most senior attorneys when you stopped getting nervous before court...

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Can I handle my Virginia family law case myself?

Under Virginia law, you are free to elect to handle your own family law case in the Virginia courts. Depending on the complexity of your case and the issues involved, though, it may be more or less possible to do so. Family law cases cover several varieties – juvenile court cases (custody, visitation, child support,...

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On Wednesday, we talked about your first custody court date – otherwise known as your initial appearance – in juvenile court. You know, that first date in, where you presented the details to the judge and set a trial date. It’s a common misconception that the first custody court date is going to be the...

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Appealing Juvenile Court Decisions in Virginia

On Monday, we talked about how good moms can lose custody.   It happens all the time, and I’m always surprised at how many moms don’t take custody cases seriously, and wind up losing custody of their kids.  They fall prey to some of the common mistakes we discussed on Monday, and they’re left with...

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