Posted By Sarah Haight •Family Law
Safeguarding Parental Rights for LGBTQ+ Families
Starting a family is an exciting time. For some, including same-sex couples, this includes the use of Assisted Reproductive Technology...
Posted By Katie Anderson •Divorce Family Law
The Post-Divorce Checklist
The entry of a Final Order of Divorce can indicate the end of a stressful process. While you should certainly...
Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. •Divorce Family Law
When Bankruptcy Meets Family Law
Going through a divorce can cause tremendous financial strain, and long-term financial problems can test a relationship. Not surprisingly, divorce...
Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. •Family Law
The Power of the Subpoena Duces Tecum
In family law cases, obtaining information and documentation from the opposing party through the discovery process may help to advance...
Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. •Custody Family Law
Custodial Conflict Around Breastfeeding
When it comes to deciding what to feed children in their first years of life, there is an old adage...
Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. •Family Law
A Possible Change to Child Support and Pregnancy Expenses Law
Many people do not realize that in Virginia, a court can order either parent to pay the “reasonable and necessary...
Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. •Divorce Family Law
Post-Divorce Financial Planning Is Critical in Any Economy
With the possibility of recession on the horizon and a stock market in decline, divorce may seem particularly overwhelming and...
Posted By Christian Campbell •Divorce Family Law
Gaslighting and Divorce
What is Gaslighting? Once a trendy colloquial buzzword, “gaslighting,” which is Merriam-Webster’s 2022 word of the year, has become a...
Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. •Custody Divorce Family Law
Two Virginia Courts May Have Jurisdiction in Your Family Law Matter
Family law cases in Virginia are heard in both the juvenile and domestic relations district courts (“J&DR courts”) and circuit...
Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. •Family Law
Update for Rental Income in Virginia Child Support Cases
When Virginia courts determine child support pursuant to the Virginia Child Support Guidelines, they must weigh each parent’s “gross income.”...