There is no denying that the holiday season is rapidly approaching. As Richmond residents pass out candy to trick-or-treaters on Halloween they may also be looking forward to the Thanksgiving holiday coming up only a matter of weeks later. Once December rolls around,...
Year: 2019
Important considerations about child custody in Virginia
Parents who divorce or separate in Virginia and who must come up with workable solutions to their co-parenting needs may find themselves negotiating child custody plans between themselves. Child custody refers to the arrangements that parents or courts make to...
What issues should be assessed before opening a business?
Starting a new business may be the dream of many Richmond residents, but not everyone takes the plunge to open an entity of their very own. That is because opening a new business is complicated and somewhat risky. Though there is no way to guarantee that a new...
Dividing marital property is easier said than done
You're closing in on the divorce process when you begin to realize that you have many questions about how to best divide marital property. While you'll do your best to fight for what you deserve, you can expect your soon-to-be ex-spouse to do the same. And that's...
Preparing custody schedules during the busy holiday season
In a matter of weeks, children all throughout Virginia will don costumes and take to the streets to trick-or-treat with their friends and family members. Halloween is a fun evening for kids but also the start of what many people consider the end-of-year holiday...
Financial planning during marriage can help ease divorce burdens
Weddings are often joyous occasions where individuals come together with their families to celebrate their love for new partners. Weddings are also major undertakings that require a lot of advanced planning, careful consideration, and work. When planning weddings and...
Should a business be considered marital property?
Many individuals in Virginia develop their entrepreneurial spirits by starting or opening their own businesses. While business ownership can be risky and can cause some to experience fear over their futures, some find comfort in going into business with loved ones...
Intestacy laws in Virginia
It is a commonly held belief that when a person passes on that their spouse will inherit their wealth and property. If that person dies without a spouse and has children, then those individuals will be given their deceased parent's money and assets. Where and how a...
What does it mean to have a sound mind when making a will?
It is important that Virginia residents understand the importance of creating estate plans that meet their needs and fulfill their testamentary desires. One of the most foundational estate planning documents that individuals may choose to execute is a will. To legally...
Sharing custody can mean agreeing to parent at the same time, too
Co-parenting, which involves two adults working together but separately to raise their children, is an increasingly popular outcome for modern divorces. Courts view shared parenting responsibilities as in the best interest of the children, in most cases. Given that...