How Child Support is Calculated in Virginia By: John Whitbeck [02.16.2021] One area of a divorce that is more predictable is the calculation of child support. This is not something left up to chance, actually following a specific formula. While divorce can be...
Cohabitation Agreements for Unmarried Couples in Virginia By: John Whitbeck [02.12.2021] When a married couple ends their relationship, there are legal rights both parties have in regards to separating finances and assets. The law in Virginia follows the theory of...
Prenuptial Agreements: What Should be Included By: John Whitbeck [02.05.2021] What Should You Include in a Virginia Prenuptial Agreement? A prenuptial agreement, often referred to as a “prenup,” has been the subject of countless heated debates within couples looking...
Adopting Stepchildren in Virginia By: John Whitbeck [02.02.2021] What to Know About Adopting Your Stepchild in Virginia Stepparent adoptions are where a stepparent wants to adopt their new spouse’s child while the spouse maintains his or her legal rights. Stepparent...
Reversing an Adoption in Virginia [01.29.2021] Can a Virginia Adoption be Reversed? It may surprise you to learn that there are some situations where a finalized adoption can be reversed. After it’s finalized, if one party wants to initiate the reversal, he or she...
Pros and Cons of Keeping Separate Property Separate [01.22.2021] Virginia classifies property and debt during a divorce as either marital property and debt, separate property and debt, or a mix (or “hybrid”) of both. Your actions during the marriage and separation...
Property Status in a Virginia Divorce: Overview 101 [01.13.2021] When getting married, it is important to understand what happens to each spouses’ existing property at the time of the marriage. The first step in analyzing your spouse’s property status is to know that...
You're Getting Married: What are the Legal Requirements? By: John Whitbeck [12.21.2020] Legal Requirements for Getting Married in Virginia Some people assume the legal requirements for getting married are confusing, but as long as you research what is required in the...
Common-Law Marriage and the Commonwealth: What You Need to Know By: WhitbeckBeglis [12.16.2020] When a couple has lived together for several years, there can be a steady increase in pressure to tie the knot. Meanwhile, a couple can become so familiar with each other’s...
Mental Health Law: Civil Commitments in Virginia By: WhitbeckBeglis [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, particularly...
