Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. •Family Law
Virginia Poised to Update Child Support Guidelines
The Virginia General Assembly recently passed a bill to update Virginia’s child support guidelines. The bill, HB 933, enjoyed significant support...
Posted By Jonathan McHugh •Family Law
Federal Retirement Division in Virginia Divorce
When facing divorce, both federal civilian government employees and their spouses need to be familiar with how their retirement accounts are...
Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. •Family Law
What is the Statute of Limitations on Child Support in Virginia?
What is the statute of limitations on child support in Virginia? The Virginia Supreme Court answered this question in 2011,...
Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. •Divorce Family Law Military Divorce
Transfer of Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits in Divorce
Military divorce cases often involve discussion of military retired pay, the Survivor Benefit Plan, and continuation of the spouse’s medical...
Posted By Matthew Smith •Divorce Family Law
Look Out For These Traits of Lazy or Dishonest Family Lawyers
In the course of almost a decade practicing family law in Virginia, I’ve been able to identify some of the...
Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. •Family Law
New Guidance for Continuing Child Support for Disabled Children
On January 14, 2014, in the published opinion of Mayer v. Mayer, the Virginia Court of Appeals provided some much-needed guidance regarding continued...
Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. •Custody Family Law
Virginia Legislature Considers Streamlined Custody Procedures
Modification to Virginia Code Would Allow Consolidated Petitions The issues of child custody and visitation are about as connected as...
Posted By Ariel Baniowski •Custody Family Law
The Hague Convention and International Child Abduction
When a child is removed from the United States by a parent, or retained in a country not the United...
Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. •Custody Divorce Family Law
Five Tips For Getting the Most From Your Family Law Attorney
If you are going through a divorce or other family law case, it is advisable to hire an experienced family...
Posted By James Livesay •Family Law
Domestic Violence and Gun Rights in Virginia
If you have been accused of domestic violence, you should be aware that the issuance of a civil protective order order can,...