Diving into the Mind In the second episode of The Mind Itself, Jason Byrn J.D. joins to discuss mental health in the workplace, along with the rules and regulations implemented to allowing equal opportunity. Advocating strongly for the disabled due to his own...
Diving into the Mind On the first episode of The Mind Itself, John Whitbeck introduces two guests. Jennifer Marshall is the executive director of This Is My Brave. Jennifer was diagnosed with type one bipolar disorder and clinical depression. Starting off with an anon...
Devon Walke is an Associate Attorney at WhitbeckBeglis. 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. While in law school, Devon was a member...
WhitbeckBeglis is proud to be a successful, full-service law firm with a strong focus on Family Law, Mental Health Law, and Education Law. We provide legal services to families and individuals, helping them get the best result possible through experience and...
My special needs child is turning eighteen. What is the difference between a power of attorney and guardianship? [11.12.2021] When a child turns 18, legally, that child becomes an adult. Although many children continue to rely on their parents even after 18, a...
Devon Walke is an Associate Attorney at WhitbeckBeglis. 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 brief stint with...
Parents lose authority when their children become legal adults (18), and sometimes that can lead to complications in emergencies. An Advance Medical Directive (AMD) and a General Durable Power of Attorney (POA) are two of the most important documents to obtain to...
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,...
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...
Mental Health Law: Civil Commitments in Virginia By: WhitbeckBeglis [12.11.2020]Â 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, particularly...
