Oct 19, 2021 | Mental Health Law
By: Devon Walke Devon Walke is an Associate Attorney at WhitbeckBennett. He was born and raised in Oklahoma, never venturing too far from his hometown of Norman, attending the University of Oklahoma for both undergraduate studies and law school. Devon served another...
Aug 5, 2021 | Family Law, Criminal Law, and Other Cases involving Mental Health Issues, Financial & Healthcare Power of Attorney
How to Protect Your Child With the Right Legal Documents After They Turn 18 By: John Whitbeck [08.06.2021] They may be adults now, but that doesn’t mean we parents don’t want to do everything we can to protect them. As your son or daughter heads to college, moves out,...
Feb 23, 2021 | Mental Health Law
Understanding Mental Illness in Virginia Family Law Cases By: John Whitbeck [02.23.2021] Mental illness is an important factor in many family law matters. It can be a primary reason behind a marriage breaking down, or even some criminal activity. In addition, mental...
Dec 11, 2020 | Mental Health Law
Mental Health Law: Civil Commitments in Virginia By: Kevin McCandlish [12.11.2020] Caring for a family member or loved one with a mental illness or mental health issue can bring forth various challenges. Ensuring that proper care and services are provided,...
Jun 10, 2020 | Divorce, Mental Health Law
By: John Whitbeck [6.10.2020] Virginia recognizes at-fault divorces, which include grounds such as desertion, adultery, spouse’s felony conviction, or cruelty/abandonment. Like other states, “irreconcilable differences” is also one of the grounds allowed, which is...
Mar 23, 2020 | Family Law, Criminal Law, and Other Cases involving Mental Health Issues
Having a criminal record expunged is an option for someone who was arrested and charged with a crime, but was not actually convicted. If you have multiple records from different courts you want to have expunged, it’s important to retain a skilled attorney who has some...
