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I have court coming up. Do I need a Virginia attorney?

March 28, 2016 By Katie Carter

When it comes to having to go to court, it’s a little too easy to be the ostrich, burying your head in the sand. Most of the time, though, that response won’t help you at all; in fact, depending on the type of case you’re facing, you could really be hurting yourself. If you don’t take action relatively quickly after realizing that you have a court date looming on the horizon, you’re probably cheating yourself out of incredibly valuable prep time beforehand. Whether or not you choose to hire an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Child Custody, Divorce, Frequently Asked Questions, General, Library Tagged With: 21 day rule, appeal, court, custody case, divorce complaint, hiring an attorney, juvenile court, pendente lite hearing, Virginia divorce

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