Experience, Accessibility And Proven Results
Evidence can be presented to the Judge to increase your odds of getting custody of your pet. You brought the pet into the marriage. You bought or adopted the pet. Your name is one on the ownership papers as the pet's owner. You take the pet to the veterinarian for...
In the second part of this Blog, I will review Virginia case law on the subject of how courts have dealt with pets in divorce cases. The National Legal Research Group has researched the court cases on division of pets in a divorce case. No published Virginia case law...
The law has traditionally treated DOGS AND CATS and other PETS as personal property in divorce cases. Divorce courts consider a pet just as they would any other piece of property, like household furniture. As insensitive as this is, if the court even agrees to listen...
When you moved to the D.C./Virginia area as a newlywed, you and your spouse likely had goals for your future. Perhaps you wanted to start a family right away or lay the groundwork for a business start-up plan. No matter what your particular dreams happen to include,...
Prenups are not just for addressing money matters. They can also have terms regarding something that is very important to many couples: Family pets. Why might couples want to consider having pet-related terms in a prenup? Well, pets are something that can trigger a...
Discovering your spouse is cheating is emotionally devastating. It feels like you have been hit by a Mack truck. You feel a wide range of intense emotions-shock, anger, betrayal, revenge and disgust. This is normal. But reacting this way may backfire legally. Meet...
Don't sign any agreement without showing it to a divorce lawyer. Some divorce clients think they need to get divorced immediately. They will sign any financial agreement to "get out". I respond: slow down. The financial agreement is the most important document you...
How much does cost you to live-currently and after divorce? Complete an income/expense worksheet. Include all sources of income-earned and unearned-over the last 12 months and divide by 12 to determine your monthly income. Estimate all your expenses (including taxes...
As a Virginia parent, you want to do everything possible to shield your child from the negative repercussions of divorce. One way to do this is to allow your kid to maintain strong relationships with both parents. Many families find it beneficial to do this with a...
It's generally not advised that people in Virginia, or any other state for that matter, rush to end a marriage, especially if children are involved. However, couples clearly aware that a legal split is in their future may want to attempt to beat the clock before the...
