Conservatorship often goes hand-in-hand with legal guardianship for an adult with disabilities or special needs. Here’s a basic overview of a conservatorship arrangement.
Custody and COVID-19: Is It Safe to Continue Visitation?
Divorced parents may be wondering if it’s safe to continue their court-ordered regular visitation schedule during COVID-19. Here’s what you need to know.
Unexpected Challenges You May Face as an Executor
An executor ensures that a deceased person’s last wishes are fulfilled. Here are four executor challenges you may face if you’re serving in this role.
What to Expect from Your First Legal Coaching Session
My Legal Case Coach offers affordable advice and resources for your Virginia DIY legal matter. Here’s how our 1:1 legal coaching sessions work.
5 Important Things to Know About Step-Parent Adoption
A step-parent adoption can legally cement your familial relationship and offer important rights to you and your step-children. Here’s what you need to know.
Unexpected Challenges of a DIY Divorce
While representing yourself in your divorce case may save you money on attorney fees, there are some DIY divorce challenges you’ll want to be prepared for.
Common Financial Mistakes to Avoid During a DIY Divorce
If you’re going through a DIY divorce, making these common financial mistakes can put an even greater strain on you.
When Should You Seek a Legal Guardian for Your Minor Child?
In certain circumstances, a parent may need to seek a legal guardian for a minor child during their lifetime. Here are a few scenarios where this may be necessary.
DCSE vs. Court Order: How Should I Obtain Child Support?
Whether you’re going through a divorce or are unmarried and simply need to set fair terms with your child’s other natural (or adoptive) parent, you may find you need to establish an order of child support. To obtain child support in Virginia, you can either apply through the Commonwealth’s Department of Social Services, Division of Child Support Enforcement (DCSE), or by opening up a case directly with your local court. Here’s what you need to … Read More
Getting Divorced? What You Need to Know About Partial Settlement Agreements
If you’re filing for a no-fault divorce but don’t agree on certain issues right now, you may be able to move the process along with a partial settlement agreement.