Education law is a specialized practice relating to federal and state education, from preschool through postgraduate studies. Every child has a right, protected by federal law, to receive a free and appropriate public education. Any person who is harmed in an...
Deciding that it is time for a divorce is not something that anyone takes lightly. It requires time and thought and must be treated with respect. After making that first, all-important decision, there are many more important decisions to make, the first of which is...
National Family Law Firm, WhitbeckBennett, Continues Expanding with New Richmond, Virginia Partner WhitbeckBennett Continues to Expand Family Law Firm Nationwide Richmond, VA, – July 10, 2023 – National family law firm, WhitbeckBennett continues to...
Question: How can you tell me what I can or can’t post on my own social media? You have no right to control my First Amendment right of free speech and how I choose to express myself, my emotions, and feelings on my own social media account. Answer: Freedom of speech...
My spouse can earn more money, what can we do to ensure that the court recognizes his/ her ability to earn more? The issue of imputation of income can arise in different circumstances, not just in the question stated above. These instances include, but are not...
As discussed in my previous post, “legal privileges” may impact what communications can be compelled to be disclosed in discovery or a court proceeding; for example, questions that must be answered or documents that must be produced. If something is “privileged”, that...
In Virginia, an owner of real property can transfer their ownership interest to one or more beneficiaries, effective upon their death, through a Transfer on Death Deed (“TOD Deed”). TOD Deeds automatically transfer ownership of the subject property directly to the...
As discussed in Part I of this blog post, “legal privileges” may impact what communications can be compelled to be disclosed in discovery or a court proceeding, e.g., questions that must be answered or documents that must be produced. If something is deemed...
Deciding that a divorce is the best choice for you and your family takes a great deal of introspection and time. But once you have decided to go ahead with the divorce, you then face the possibly daunting task of how to pick a divorce attorney. Finding the right...
Divorce laws vary from state to state, so it’s essential to understand the rules between uncontested divorce vs. contested divorce proceedings where you live before beginning the legal process of dissolving your marriage. There are residency requirements, filing...
