When parents in Virginia decide to divorce, they may have many questions about what access they will have to their child post-divorce. In fact, child custody decisions deserve careful thought, as they will affect the relationship each parent is able to have with their...
Year: 2017
You never want to make these estate planning mistakes
There is never a good time to make an estate planning mistake. It only takes one of these to cost you serious time and money, and that's not a situation you want to find yourself in.Fortunately, once you are familiar with the most common estate planning mistakes, you...
Representing your interests in the property division process
When a couple in Virginia divorces, does their property simply get split 50/50? Not necessarily. In Virginia, property division will be done through equitable distribution. A judge will determine what is fair in each couple's situation, and this may not always mean...
Blow the dust off that estate plan and give it a second look
Some people in Richmond may have taken the wise step of creating a comprehensive estate plan. While estate planning is a good thing to do, it is important not to let your estate plan languish and collect dust as the years go by. Instead, from time to time it should be...
Estate planning involves more than just a simple will
Some people in Richmond may have taken the wise step of creating a will, but then stopped there thinking their estate plan is complete. However, a well-rounded estate plan encompasses more than just a simple will. Let's go over some other documents that a person may...
High-asset divorce requires fair asset valuation
No matter how amicably a divorcing couple in Richmond wishes to split, heightened emotions can cloud one's judgment, and lead a person to make less-than-rational decisions. This may be especially true in a high-asset divorce, since the stakes are so high. Therefore,...
Work with your ex to create the ideal parenting plan this fall
September is a month of transition for your kids. The open freedom of summer gets replaced by school schedules and activities. Life becomes much more structured.If you and your ex are getting divorced, the changes must fit with both of your schedules. You can feel...
What steps can Richmond entrepreneurs take to start a business?
Entrepreneurs in Richmond may have a dream of starting their own business. They may have a great idea for a product to sell, or maybe they want to start up their own practice in their chosen profession. When starting a new business, however, there are certain steps...
What are the penalties for drunk driving in Virginia?
Virginia residents may certainly appreciate the three-day weekend Labor Day brings. And, for many, Labor Day is a time to celebrate the end of summer before ushering in the fall season. Whether a person is spending Labor Day at a party, or whether they are simply...
Steps Richmond entrepreneurs should take to start a home business
Some entrepreneurs in Richmond with a dream they want to see come to fruition may one day decide to quit the rat-race and start a home-based business. This is not so unusual. The Small Business Administration reports that there are over 28 million small businesses in...