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Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. on Jul 10, 2017 •Family Law

Third-Party Custodians and Adoption in Virginia

In Virginia, a grandparent, relative, or other interested party may seek and receive a court order granting them legal and...

Posted By Jonathan McHugh on Jul 5, 2017 •Custody Family Law

It is very common these days for both parents to work outside of the home, whether on a part-time or...

Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. on Jun 26, 2017 •Custody Divorce Family Law

Many family law clients ask the same question during their initial consultation: “which court should I file in?” In Virginia,...

Posted By Brianna Salerno on Jun 20, 2017 •Family Law

A new law goes into effect in Virginia on July 1, 2017, giving courts the authority to order a party...

Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. on May 24, 2017 •Custody Family Law

In Virginia, there are two types of courts that handle family law cases: juvenile and domestic relations district courts (“J&DR...

Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. on May 15, 2017 •Divorce Family Law

If you do not know the whereabouts of your spouse, it is still possible to proceed with a divorce. Because...

Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. on May 8, 2017 •Family Law

For purposes of calculating child support, the Virginia Child Support Guidelines take into account each parent’s gross income. Virginia Code §...

Posted By Brianna Salerno on Apr 24, 2017 •Estate Planning

An advance medical directive is a legal document that allows a person to state what they want for their own...

Posted By Amanda Stone Swart on Apr 13, 2017 •Custody Family Law

People undergoing the process of separation and divorce face many major, life-changing events all at one time. First and foremost...

Posted By Ariel Baniowski on Mar 28, 2017 •Custody Divorce Family Law

It is not uncommon for people undergoing divorce to approach their attorneys with a laundry list of terms regarding their...