Not all people in Virginia who want to own a business necessarily want to start one from the ground up. For some, it makes more sense to purchase an existing business or open a franchise. It is important for these potential business owners to understand more about...
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An estate plan can protect the interests of business owners
Whether a person in Richmond is the third generation to inherit the family business, or whether they started their small business from the ground up, business ownership is a difficult but worthwhile endeavor. Business owners will naturally want to see their business...
What should one consider when it comes to divorce and retirement?
A marriage can last a long time, but even couples in Virginia who have been married for decades can one day decide to divorce. But, older couples will have to keep retirement in mind when it comes to property division. This is especially true in a high asset...
What types of spousal support may be awarded in Virginia?
Sometimes, a married couple decides that one spouse will stay at home to care for the family, while the other spouse pursues a career. The working spouse is able to "climb the corporate ladder" and ultimately sees career success that leaves the couple well off...
Parents in Virginia can work together to devise a parenting plan
Child custody can be one of the most emotionally charged issues divorcing parents face. After all, parents seeking a divorce understand that they will likely not see their child every day once the split is complete. However, it is important to remember that for a...
3 tips for creating a parenting plan
You love your child, and you want to make sure that s/he has the life you planned out. You didn't foresee a divorce when you gave birth, but since it's happening, you want to work together with your spouse to create the best possible arrangement for your child's...
We provide strong advocacy in child custody cases
Going through a divorce is a big change, not just for the spouses involved, but for their children as well. Most Virginia parents want to see that their children grow up in as optimal an environment as possible. Therefore, they need to recognize that, barring extreme...
Property division: Marital property versus separate property
In Virginia and in most other states in the nation, when a couple is seeking a divorce their property will be divided per equitable distribution. When property is divided in this manner, a judge will decide what would be fair to both parties, meaning that it may not...
What steps must be taken to start a business in Virginia?
Making the decision to start your own business is exciting, but before diving into the world of business ownership head-first, there are certain steps that must be taken. First, a person will need to choose a business structure. This is what makes the enterprise a...
Which parent claims a child as dependent after divorce?
Divorce between two parents is rarely easy, but some parents cause themselves unnecessary frustration and risk compromising the quality of life they provide to their children in the process. Often, this is because they do not properly address all the pertinent issues...
