Posted By Jonathan McHugh •Divorce Family Law
Marriage, Age and Divorce
While there have been several studies lately which point to a decrease in the overall number of people getting married, there...
Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. •Custody Family Law
Restoration of Parental Rights in Virginia
Can You File for Custody If Your Parental Rights Were Terminated in Virginia? If your parental rights to a child...
Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. •Family Law
New Rule for Health Insurance Costs in Virginia Child Support
Each year, the Virginia legislature considers numerous proposed updates to Virginia family law. These updates range from universally significant changes such...
Posted By Matthew Smith •Custody Divorce Family Law
Experts to Have on Speed-Dial for Your Contested Divorce
If you find yourself in the middle of a contested divorce and the stakes are high, you may need more...
Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. •Family Law
Child Support and Disability Benefits in Virginia
What happens to a Virginia child support obligation if the parent who was ordered to pay support starts receiving disability...
Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. •Family Law
The Emancipation of Minors in Virginia
As we celebrate graduation season and waves of 18-year-olds going off to college or joining the military, we also think...
Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. •Family Law
Child Support Retroactivity in Virginia
Most parents facing a separation or divorce understand the importance of determining a child support amount. In Virginia, child support is...
Posted By James Livesay •Custody Family Law
Can Other Countries Be Home States Under the UCCJEA?
In custody cases where a child has lived in multiple states, under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) the initial...
Posted By Ariel Baniowski •Custody Family Law
The Basics of Paternity in Virginia
Paternity is a father’s assumption of legal rights and responsibilities to a child. An established legal father of a child...
Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. •Family Law
Virginia Court of Appeals: Same-Sex Couples Can Not Cohabit
In an unpublished opinion issued on April 21, 2015, the Virginia Court of Appeals upheld the ruling of a trial...