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Putting your legal affairs in order is the best gift you can give to you and your family in the New Year. Unfortunately it is hard to predict if and when we might be incapacitated and not capable of handling our own affairs, including caring for our children, or if and when we cannot make […]
Read MoreWhether child support is established by the court or an agreement of the parties incorporated into a court order, there are a number of common misconceptions about child support which generate frequent litigation. Oral Modification: A child support order cannot be orally modified by the parties. For example, if the recipient of child support orally […]
Read MoreWhat is Spousal Support? Spousal support is a court-ordered payment from one spouse to the other. The support payment is given to the receiving spouse for their support during the divorce proceeding and after the divorce is granted. The Juvenile and Domestic Relations district court can determine the availability and amount of temporary spousal support […]
Read MoreThere are two types of custody which are as follows: 1. Legal custody. This defines who has the authority to make decisions regarding the health, education, and welfare of the child. 2. Physical custody. This defines where the child will physically reside. Child custody is a difficult topic to discuss given that it typically involves […]
Read MoreWho can get visitation rights to spend time with a minor child? The Juvenile and Domestic Relations district court determines who is allowed to spend time with a minor child in a manner that is in the best interest of the growth and development of the child. In most cases, the court only considers the […]
Read MoreTHE end of a marriage is always sad, but divorce can be particularly devastating for a woman who still wants children but whose fertility is on the decline. Her ex may have many years left to start a new family of his own, but by the time she meets a new partner, it may be […]
Read MoreColleen M. Quinn, attorney and partner with Locke & Quinn, was featured in a recent issue of Virginia Super Lawyers. Ms. Quinn discussed her practice in an article titled “Building Families and Rebuilding Lives“: Clients of multidisciplinary lawyer Colleen Quinn have a history teacher to thank. “When we would get our tests back, which were […]
Read MoreRecently, our paralegal Carol Hassett appeared as a guest speaker for the Family Law class at the University of Richmond. This is a core class in the Paralegal Studies program through the School of Professional and Continuing Studies. As an alumna of University of Richmond, Carol appreciates the opportunity to provide insight to those wanting […]
Read MoreProtect Yourself Before You Merge, And Even After Merging by Colleen M. Quinn A prenuptial agreement doesn’t seem very romantic. It is difficult to talk about—and can even be somewhat emotional. However, for most folks who are contemplating marriage, it is essential. Many marriages and committed relationships end in divorce, without a happily-ever-after. That is […]
Read MoreMany adults mistakenly believe that they do not need any estate planning documents.Every adult should have three important documents: a durable power of attorney; an advance medical directive; and a last will and testament. These documents need to be prepared while the adult is competent. Even healthy young adults should have these documents as incapacity […]
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