Is Mediation Right for My Case?  The divorce process can be unfamiliar, stressful, and painful during an already difficult time...

Estate planning comes in all shapes and sizes. It includes updating beneficiary designations on financial accounts and insurance policies, adding...

Annulments are available in very limited situations in Virginia. Marriage is a contract between two people, and it comes with...

Once the dust has settled after a custody trial or divorce, one of the first questions I am frequently asked...

1. I’m young, so I don’t need a Will.   Even if you don’t have a large estate, you may disagree...

Virginia only has one requirement to initiate a legal separation: start sleeping separately from your spouse. Time spent living under...

In some cases a grandparent may want to petition for full custody of their grandchild where the child’s parent suffers from mental health problems, drug or alcohol addiction, or has been abusive or neglectful of the child in the past. In such cases the court will consider both the continuing relationship between parent and child [...]

The term “estate planning” can be a bit of a misnomer. The term “estate” can summon images of a stately manor full of housekeepers and stables out back. The truth is that every single person has an “estate” – whether that means assets, liabilities, or dependents that rely on them for everyday care and financial [...]

So you’ve made the responsible decision and purchased a life insurance policy to ensure your dependents will be cared for in the unfortunate event something happens to you. Naming a beneficiary should be the easy part, right? But mistakes made when choosing your beneficiary can lead to unforeseen consequences.  When a mistake happens, it can [...]