SHOULD I WAIT UNTIL MY CHILDREN ARE 18 TO GET DIVORCED? When minor children are involved in a divorce, custody and visitation tends to be the biggest concern of the parties, especially when circumstances are not amicable. It may be tempting to wait until your children legally emancipate to avoid involving custody and visitation in …
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THE IMPACT OF ROMANTIC PARTNERS ON CUSTODY AFTER DIVORCE IN VIRGINIA After your divorce is finalized and you feel ready to date, you might meet someone that you want to enter into a committed relationship with, pending their compatibility with your children. Before your children meet your romantic interest, you might be wondering how this …
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CUSTODY AND VISITATION OPTIONS WHEN PARENTS LIVE IN DIFFERENT STATES When a couple divorces, it is common for one of or both of the parties to relocate to be nearer to family for support raising their children. However, when parents live in different states, traditional custody and visitation schedules simply do not work. This article …
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HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO BE DIVORCED IN VIRGINIA? One of the questions we are most often asked is how long it will take to be divorced. Some clients are divorced in about six to eight months, while others may not be divorced for several years. There are many factors that impact the timeline …
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NEWBORN BABY CUSTODY IN VIRGINIA If parties to a divorce have a recently born baby, custody will look quite different than the average custodial arrangement parents of older children have. What should separating parents with a new baby expect? Let’s discuss: Primary Custodian Similar to the custody of older children, custodial arrangements for a new …
WHAT ASSETS AND DEBTS ARE DIVIDED IN A DIVORCE IN VIRGINIA? When a couple decides to divorce, they should make every attempt to agree to a division of all marital assets and debts for the divorce to be finalized. This agreement is memorialized in a Property Settlement Agreement. Some parties are able to agree on …
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HOW TO ANSWER DISCOVERY REQUESTS IN VIRGINIA This article will provide some answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about how to answer discovery requests received by the attorneys at The Hopkins Law Firm: What are discovery requests? Discovery requests are questions that are issued in civil or criminal matters to receive answers …
CAN I CONTACT MY SPOUSE’S LAWYER IN VIRGINIA? During the divorce process, communication from both parties is crucial. However, if you have a lawyer representing your interests, you cannot contact your spouse’s lawyer. Therefore, before making contact, it is important to know that there are rules governing these communications, such as: Who is involved? The …
DIVORCE AND HEALTH INSURANCE IN VIRGINIA A major concern of many couples in the process of dissolving their marriages is health insurance. This article will address concerns frequently expressed to the attorneys at The Hopkins Law Firm. If I am separated does my spouse have to maintain my insurance? When parties begin living separately to …
HOW DO I DRESS FOR COURT IN VIRGINIA? Legal matters can be incredibly stressful depending upon the circumstances, often making your wardrobe the least of your concerns. This article will help you choose the right outfit. What to Wear When choosing your court room outfit, keep the following tips in mind: Dress like you are …
