Family

IMPACT OF GAY MARRIAGES AND ADOPTIONS IN STATES THAT DO NOT PERMIT IT

Monday, October 31, 2011 by Mark A. Chinn

A wide range of complicated legal issues sit upon the horizon in the
clash between States that allow rights for gays and States that don’t.
The wall seems to have fallen blocking gay marriage, and those married
in States where it is legal will be moving into States where it is not.
With regard to adoption, it has been reported that there is a
“stratospheric increase” in gay couple adoptions. About 32,571 adopted... Read More

Posted at 12:51 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Family Law

Terminating Parental Rights and the Unknown Meaning of Custody

Thursday, October 27, 2011 by Nicholas J. Solan

Can a non-custodial parent voluntarily terminate his parental rights and obligations in Virginia? Does it matter whether the custodial parent agrees to the termination despite the loss of a source of child support?... Read More

Posted at 14:20 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Family Law

Adding Insult to Injury: The Difficulties in Recovering Property from a Former Fiancee

Thursday, October 27, 2011 by Nicholas J. Solan

What can you do to recover an engagement ring or its value from your former fiancee? Is this even possible in Virginia? Well, it depends on the court and the judge. ... Read More

Posted at 13:21 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Family Law

Gunshot Bullets Aren't So Bad for The Health Of Your Equitable Distribution

Thursday, October 27, 2011 by Nicholas J. Solan

Wife admitted at trial that she shot her husband so as to protect herself and her son. Wife later claimed upon remand of a different appeal of the decision that her son actually shot her husband. Regardless of whoever pulled the trigger, the husband lived to see 38 % of the marital estate go to his wife per order of the Albemarle County Circuit Court.... Read More

Posted at 13:20 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Family Law

Interesting Marital Debt Case

Thursday, October 27, 2011 by Nicholas J. Solan

Why did a trial court take into consideration the factors under Va. Code § 20-107.3(E) in determining that a student loan debt was marital? ... Read More

Posted at 13:18 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Family Law

Gay Man's Interesting Name Change Case

Thursday, October 27, 2011 by Nicholas J. Solan

Can a homosexual man/woman change his/her last name to his/her partner's last name in Virginia even though same-sex marriages are prohibited in Virginia?... Read More

Posted at 13:15 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Family Law

CHILD ABDUCTION OR KIDNAPPING

Friday, October 21, 2011 by Gordon N. Shayne

“What do I do about the other parent’s abduction or kidnapping of our children?” This question raises a variety of legal options in both state and federal court.... Read More

Posted at 15:55 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Family Law

Uncontested Divorce: The Fast & Easy Divorce Option

Friday, October 21, 2011 by Patrick S. Sampair

Uncontested divorce is a fast and easy option, allowing you to avoid the adversarial process and settle outside of court. Today, for reasons of economy and avoidance of stress, most couples settle rather than litigate their divorces.... Read More

Posted at 02:32 AM | PERMALINK

Topic: Family Law

Do I need a lawyer for my divorce?

Tuesday, October 18, 2011 by Jeffrey L. Skovron

Maybe
not!

A
significant percentage of divorces, perhaps even a majority, are
completed without attorneys. The Boulder District Court, and most
likely other Courts around the state, employ a “Family Court
Facilitator”, who aids and advises couples without attorneys how to
negotiate through the system and obtain... Read More

Posted at 11:44 AM | PERMALINK

Topic: Family Law

THINGS YOUR BURGLAR WON'T TELL YOU

Monday, October 17, 2011 by Mark A. Chinn

I know I normally talk about family law matters, but this information is
too valuable not to pass on. The author of the following information
also suggests you place your car keys by your bed so you can hit your
car alarm button on your keys if a burglar enters, and to get wasp spray
instead of pepper spray. Interesting: wasp spray shoots a precise line
of up to 30 feet and accomplishes the same result as pepper spray if
you strike the... Read More

Posted at 12:49 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Family Law

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