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19 Nov

How to avoid or reduce probate in Virginia

Posted by melonelawpc Probate

Is it Possible to Avoid Probate in Virginia? The short answer is no. It is almost impossible to completely avoid probate in Virginia, but you can reduce the number of assets that need to go through probate. Many people have a negative view when it comes to probate. It may stem from a personal experience [...]

08 Nov

We’re Separating… Do I Need a Parenting Plan in Virginia?

Posted by melonelawpc Family Law

A parenting plan is a written agreement between parents who are divorcing, or maybe have never been married but no longer wish to live together, that outlines the responsibilities and expectations for custody, visitation, financial obligations, and other parenting issues that may be specific to your situation. Though often included as part of a separation [...]

24 Oct

The Importance of Estate Planning for the Single Parent

Posted by melonelawpc Estate Planning

Being a single parent has added responsibilities, including making sure that your minor children are taken care of in the event you no longer are there. What would happen to your children if you died, or became incapacitated and could no longer care for them? Where would they live? Who would take care of them? [...]

15 Oct

Working Through the Unique Issues of a Grey Divorce

Posted by melonelawpc Family Law

Even though the U.S. divorce rate has pretty much leveled off and even decreased over the past two to three decades, the divorce rate for couples over 50 years of age has increased dramatically and now accounts for over 25% of all divorces. There are many factors that may help explain the rise in “grey [...]

20 Sep

DIY Estate Planning…Beware of Unintended Results

Posted by melonelawpc Estate Planning

It sounds easy and promises “legal” results. It’s less expensive than working with an attorney. But estate planning is a serious process and if done incorrectly may have unexpected and expensive results. Let’s look at five reasons why you should give those online forms or that estate planning kit a pass and consult a Virginia [...]

13 Sep

Can I Get an Annulment in Virginia?

Posted by melonelawpc Family Law

The simple answer is yes, but in very limited situations. In the Commonwealth of Virginia, marriage is considered a contract between two people, and with it come obligations and certain legal rights. Unlike a divorce, which is the dissolution of a valid marriage, an annulment is the end of an invalid marriage. In other words, [...]

13 Aug

I’m Deploying! How are My Custodial and Visitation Rights Affected?

Posted by melonelawpc Family Law, Military

The Commonwealth of Virginia has the second largest military population in the United States. In 2008, the legislature enacted the Virginia Military Parents Equal Protection Act, which addresses the concerns of deploying parents regarding custodial and visitation decisions. The Virginia Military Parents Equal Protection Act defines who is considered to be a deploying parent, including not [...]

13 Aug

Estate Planning Before Military Deployment

Posted by melonelawpc Estate Planning, Military

An estate plan has several objectives. It should provide for your family’s financial security, ensure that your property is passed to your beneficiaries as you wish, and determine who will manage your assets and make sure that your estate is distributed properly after your death. Military families need to consider some special estate planning issues [...]

24 Jul

Can I Contest a Will in Virginia?

Posted by melonelawpc Living Wills

In the Commonwealth of Virginia, only interested parties can contest a will. An interested party is an individual that has standing to challenge the estate and is usually someone who is entitled to receive property under the will. It could also be someone who has a legal right to part of the estate, such as [...]

11 Jul

Prenuptial Agreements…Should I Sign on the Dotted Line?

Posted by melonelawpc Prenuptial Agreements

Though the term prenuptial agreement or “prenup” screams celebrities and the ultra-wealthy, that really isn’t the case anymore. As couples marry later and bring assets to the marriage, prenuptial agreements have become more commonplace. Whether you’re talking about a prenuptial agreement created before the marriage, or a marital agreement created after the marriage, the objective [...]

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How to avoid or reduce probate in Virginia

We’re Separating… Do I Need a Parenting Plan in Virginia?

The Importance of Estate Planning for the Single Parent

Working Through the Unique Issues of a Grey Divorce

DIY Estate Planning…Beware of Unintended Results

Can I Get an Annulment in Virginia?

I’m Deploying! How are My Custodial and Visitation Rights Affected?

Estate Planning Before Military Deployment

Can I Contest a Will in Virginia?

Prenuptial Agreements…Should I Sign on the Dotted Line?

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