Establishing and Contesting Paternity in Virginia [01.21.2022] Establishing and contesting paternity in Virginia is a complicated and often emotional topic, with far-reaching consequences for both the child and the father. Paternity can be established or contested in...
How the 5th Amendment is Important in Divorce Cases [01.05.2022] The 5th Amendment of the United States Constitution says that no person shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against themself. This not only applies to providing testimony in...
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Emancipation in Virginia [12.21.2021] In the Commonwealth of Virginia, the age of majority (or, the age at which the state considers you an adult) is 18 years old. Until you are 18, you are under the custody and control of your parents or legal guardians....
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Supervised Visitation in Virginia [11.19.2021] A child has the right to have contact with both parents. However, what a parent’s visitation looks like and how often it occurs, and supervision of a parent’s visitation can be ordered by the courts. A Judge has the...
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...
The Importance of Cooperation with the Guardian ad Litem [11.05.2021] What is a guardian ad litem (GAL) in a family law case? In Virginia, a guardian ad litem or “GAL” is an attorney that holds a special certification to act as an advocate for a client in a case....
Is Electronic Data Obtained Without A Spouse's Permission Admissible in a Divorce or Custody Case [09.15.2021] In the midst of a contentious divorce or custody battle, many individuals obtain emails or text messages of their spouse and want to use them as evidence in...
National Family Law Firm, WhitbeckBeglis, Continues Expanding with New Richmond, Virginia Partner [08.02.2021] WhitbeckBeglis Continues to Expand Family Law Firm Nationwide. RICHMOND, VA, UNITED STATES, August 2, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ -- National family...
