In the state of Virginia, you have the ability to file for a divorce based on fault-based grounds, which include causes like domestic violence (cruelty), desertion, adultery, and/or a felony conviction that results in incarceration in excess of one year. Virginia also...
If you asked who gets to keep the engagement ring in a break up a few years ago, the answer might have been more complicated. In 2016, the Supreme Court of Virginia clarified this matter in the case of McGrath v. Dockendorf, 793 S.E.2d 336 (Va. 2016). History of...
By: Michael Lehr   The number one goal of any resident of Virginia during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is ensuring that you and your family is safe and healthy.  This is especially true for the vulnerable members of our society such as the immunocompromised, the...
By: Michael Lehr            The ongoing COVID-19 crisis has changed our society including how we interact with other people and our own families. Virginia is not immune to the virus’ impact and many facets of our communities have been similarly affected. On March...
Today marks the official launch of WhitbeckBeglis, a family law firm based in Virginia founded by John Whitbeck, a local attorney of nearly 20 years’ experience and a thought leader whose expertise lies in family law, special education law, and mental health law. ...
Every family in Virginia is grappling with the impact of CoronaVirus/COVID-19. But what about your family law case? Whether you are currently litigating or already have a court order covering your family situation, you should educate yourself on how the pandemic...
Marriages that are ending in divorce are complicated and emotional enough. When the marriage breaks down due to a cheating spouse, there are a lot of emotions and confusion to contend with. Once you’ve come to terms with the fact that your marriage is indeed over,...
Virginia is one state that recognizes fault divorces, but there is also an alternative for couples who are in agreement and want an uncontested divorce. No-Fault Divorce in Virginia In Virginia, a no-fault divorce is where neither party needs to demonstrate proof of...
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...
