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Posted By James Livesay on Oct 15, 2012 •Divorce Family Law

Residency Requirements For Virginia Divorce

You and your spouse were married in Hawaii. You resided as a married couple in Virginia for many years. Discord...

Posted By James Livesay on Sep 24, 2012 •Custody Family Law

There is an ongoing debate in Virginia as to whether a parent’s mental health records should be admissible in custody...

Posted By James Livesay on Sep 10, 2012 •Custody Family Law

Celebrity entertainment outlets often cover the legal skirmishes of Hollywood’s rich and famous. In addition to their entertainment value, these...

Posted By James Livesay on Aug 13, 2012 •Divorce Family Law

With the integration of social media into the everyday personal lives of so many, it’s no wonder that Facebook was...

Posted By James Livesay on Jul 18, 2012 •Custody Family Law

Today the Uniform Law Commission is meeting to consider final approval of proposed custody rules for military servicemembers. Their proposal—the...

Posted By James Livesay on Jun 15, 2011 •Family Law

With a change effective July 1, 2011, Virginia’s protective order statute will now cover persons in dating relationships. The new...

Posted By James Livesay on Jul 26, 2010 •Family Law

Is there anything you can do when you want your child to have a private education, but your ex doesn’t...

Posted By James Livesay on Sep 28, 2009 •Custody Family Law

When a petition for child custody is filed with a court in Virginia, most parents usually assume that the minor...

Posted By James Livesay on Aug 10, 2009 •Family Law

Grandparents love nothing more than their grandchildren. But what do you do when you are a grandparent who is not...