It happens all the time. In fact, it happens every single day. Multiple times a day. A lady calls in, with just one, quick, simple family law question to ask about her divorce or custody case, expecting a quick and easy answer. We don’t really give legal advice that way, because to do so would be to give advice in a vacuum—and cases just don’t work that way. A question that looks simple on the surface can be a lot more complicated when you start to get into the weeds, and it’s hard to give a … [Read more...]
Not happy, but not ready for a divorce: The Marital Agreement
You’re unhappy, but maybe you’re not ready to move forward with a divorce just yet. Things have been rough, but you’re still holding out hope that something might change and you’ll be able to make it work. Whether for your own sake or for the sake of your children, there’s something just so permanent about taking those first tentative steps towards divorce, and you’re not ready for that yet. But that doesn’t mean, though, that you’re okay with how things are. That doesn’t mean that you’re … [Read more...]
Custody Vocabulary
Understanding custody cases has a lot to do with understanding the vocabulary of custody cases. It’s not very complicated, but learning about custody vocabulary does require a little bit of background information before you can quickly and easily understand exactly what’s happening in your case—or what you’re even asking for! Most people talk about custody as something that is either won or lost; there’s no gray area. That’s just not accurate or realistic! In most cases, both parents are … [Read more...]
Getting Important Info to Your Chesapeake Divorce Lawyer
The Virginia divorce process includes a portion called the interrogatories, in which your Chesapeake divorce attorney will be asking your husband a battery of questions related to the family finances and assets, and to matters that are pertinent to your child custody case. You will also be asked a set of questions and be expected to produce documentation.These questions can be very detailed, but this type of information gathering is necessary in order for the attorney to build the divorce case … [Read more...]
Every Minute with Your Virginia Divorce Attorney is Valuable!
Many people going through the Virginia divorce process are handling stress and upheaval in their lives, making it difficult to focus on the tasks at hand.When you're meeting with your Virginia divorce attorney, you want to make the most of your time, even if it takes some forethought and planning. A Chesapeake divorce can be a rather involved process, so it's important to stay organized for your Virginia divorce and discuss the vital issues with your attorney.There are some duties your Virginia … [Read more...]
6 Questions to Ask Before You Hire Your Newport News Divorce Lawyer
You should take special care when choosing an attorney to handle your Virginia divorce case. There are some questions you should ask yourself when you're looking for a lawyer to represent you. Does the lawyer focus specifically on family law? Divorce involves the most important parts of your life: your children, your home, and your finances. Choose an attorney who's experienced these types of cases. Who will be handling your case? Sometimes, an attorney will delegate a case (or parts of a … [Read more...]
4 Duties Your Virginia Beach Divorce Attorney Owes to You
When it comes to attorney-client relationship, both you and your Virginia Beach divorce attorney have certain rights and responsibilities. When both parties fulfill their obligations, the divorce is more likely to be successful.There is a specific code of conduct that guides the legal professional. Listed below are 4 key areas in which your Virginia Beach divorce attorney owes you a certain level of commitment and professionalism: Your attorney must be loyal to your interests. The laws … [Read more...]
