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Posted By Amanda Stone Swart on Jul 19, 2016 •Family Law

Is Marriage Right for You?

Weighing the Legal Benefits of Marriage vs. Long-Term Cohabitation in Virginia With same-sex marriage now legal in Virginia, it would seem...

Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. on Jul 12, 2016 •Divorce Family Law

In many divorce cases, the most valuable asset to be divided is a pension. Pensions, or “defined benefit plans,” pay...

Posted By Jonathan McHugh on Jul 11, 2016 •Family Law

Divorce and child custody proceedings are often contentious, time consuming and expensive. It is understandable that parties to litigated divorce...

Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. on Jun 23, 2016 •Custody Family Law

Advancements in technology have allowed couples to have a child even if they are not able to conceive on their own....

Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. on Jun 7, 2016 •Divorce Family Law

As divorce attorneys, we often hear the word “narcissist,” typically used by our clients to describe their spouses. Usually the...

Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. on May 31, 2016 •Custody Family Law

When making an award of custody or visitation, Virginia courts look at the factors listed in Virginia Code Section 20-124.3...

Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. on May 24, 2016 •Divorce Family Law

Due to modern medicine and a societal focus on healthier lifestyles, people are living longer than ever before. According to...

Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. on May 5, 2016 •Divorce Family Law

Divorce can be a lengthy process in Virginia. In no-fault cases, Virginia law requires parties to be separated for at least...

Posted By Jonathan McHugh on May 3, 2016 •Divorce Family Law

With the rising costs of college education, many families are establishing college savings accounts for their children. While this is...

Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. on Apr 21, 2016 •Family Law

When most people hear the phrase “teen pregnancy,” they think only of the teenage mothers. But, there are also teenage...