Posted By Ariel Baniowski •Custody Divorce Family Law
Where Should You File Your Family Law Case?
The Difference Between Jurisdiction and Venue Jurisdiction and venue are two very different legal terms that are often, and wrongly, used...
Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. •Custody Family Law
How to Lock in Your Custody Agreement and Avoid an Appeal
The juvenile and domestic relations district courts (“J&DR courts”) in the Commonwealth of Virginia have jurisdiction over cases to determine...
Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. •Custody Family Law Military Divorce
Military Deployment and Child Custody in Virginia
“I’m Deploying! How does that affect my custodial or visitation rights to my child?” Deploying is a unique and difficult...
Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. •Divorce Family Law
How to Protect Yourself as the Breadwinning Spouse
Divorce can be financially difficult for both parties, particularly in today’s economy. If you are the breadwinning spouse, you may face...
Posted By Jonathan McHugh •Family Law
Property Settlement Agreements and College Expenses
The importance of education and obtaining a college degree has grown over the years, to the point where most, if...
Posted By Ariel Baniowski •Family Law
Incarcerated Parents and Child Support in Virginia
What happens to a non-custodial parent’s child support obligation in Virginia if they are incarcerated and child support has already...
Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. •Family Law
Assisted Conception and Paternity Rights in Virginia
Actor Jason Patric has a case in the California courts that has gained national media attention recently because it involves...
Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. •Family Law
Early Termination of Rental Agreements for Domestic Violence Victims
Last year, Virginia expanded the relief available to victims of domestic violence obtaining a final protective order. The typical remedies...
Posted By Matthew Smith •Divorce Family Law
“Untying the Knot” Brings Divorce Further Into the Public Eye
There was a time when divorce was never spoken about on television or in pop culture. In 1962, “The Lucy...
Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. •Family Law
New Child Support Guidelines: “Material Change” or Not?
As discussed in Virginia Poised to Update Child Support Guidelines, on July 1, 2014 Virginia child support laws will significantly change. Parents...