Divorce & Family Law News
What is a Separation Agreement in Virginia – and Do You Need One?
A separation agreement in Virginia, also called a “property settlement agreement,” is a document that divorcing parties use to outline how they will dispose of or resolve the issues that arise from the marriage. This includes, but is not...
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It Takes a Smart Plan to Qualify for Medicaid Benefits
Much like estate tax planning was critical to clients over 10 years ago, I find that now long-term care planning is paramount for many people I meet. With the increase in our longevity, we must think about the cost of long-term care, which, frankly, has been...
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What Is No-Fault Divorce?
In Virginia, there are two variations on no-fault divorce. First is if the parties live separate and apart for 12 months or more; either party may then file for a divorce on that ground. Second, there is an expedited, no-fault divorce which is a variation that...
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What is a Guardian Ad Litem?
In Virginia, a guardian ad litem (hereinafter "GAL") is a licensed attorney who is appointed by the court to represent the best interest of the child. They are typically appointed in the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court but can also be appointed by a...
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Retired and Still Paying Spousal Support? New Virginia Law Could Change That
On July 1, 2018, a new statute in Virginia went into effect dealing with the modification of spousal support and retirement age. It’s important to understand before this case law meted out certain parameters - and quite frankly the absence of certain parameters - in...
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Why Charge for an Initial Consultation?
While some law offices forego charging an initial consultation fee to potential clients, Mahoney & Richmond Richmond, PLLC (M&R Law) charges for an initial meeting between a potential client and one of our experienced family law attorneys, dependent on each attorney’s...
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