Posted By James Livesay •Awards
16 Livesay & Myers, P.C. Lawyers Named to 2027 Best Lawyers® Publications
Livesay & Myers, P.C. proudly announces that seven of our attorneys have been included in the 2027 edition of The Best...
Posted By Ethan Bundy •Divorce Family Law
Bed and Board Divorce in Virginia: Explanation and Statutory Update
The first step in every divorce is the establishment of a permanent separation of the parties. Whether one spouse informs...
Posted By James Livesay •Awards
L&M Congratulates 2026 Super Lawyers & Rising Stars
Livesay & Myers, P.C. proudly announces that 13 of our attorneys have been named 2026 Super Lawyers or Super Lawyers Rising Stars. Super...
Posted By Daniel Turczan •Custody Family Law
Substance Abuse and Child Custody in Virginia
Substance abuse disorders are a significant problem in the United States, with an estimated 48 million Americans meeting the criteria...
Posted By Teddi Bouffard •Custody Family Law
“I’m Taking the Kids!” The Threat vs. the Truth
Few things are more frightening for someone involved in a custody case than hearing “I’m going to get full custody...
Posted By James Livesay •Awards
Livesay & Myers, P.C. Listed in 2026 Edition of Best Lawyers Best Law Firms
We are proud to announce that Livesay & Myers, P.C. appears in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers’ Best Law Firms,...
Posted By Dianya Pu •Divorce Family Law
Can I Recover My Attorney’s Fees in a Virginia Divorce?
Contested divorces—particularly those requiring multiple days of trial—are expensive. Under the “American Rule,” litigants are generally responsible for paying their...
Posted By Christina Aguirre •Custody Family Law
Should I Request a Guardian ad Litem in My Case?
During contested custody and visitation matters, parents often wonder if they should request a Guardian ad Litem (“GAL”) for their...
Posted By Carl Chandler •Family Law
Close Relative Adoptions in Virginia
Most people are familiar with the concept of adoption—and many may have some idea that adoption standards can differ depending...
Posted By Michael Brackman •Divorce Family Law
When Should You Hire a Divorce Attorney in Virginia?
Divorce involves more than the end of a marriage. It also requires careful decisions about property, finances and custody. While...