by manassaslaw | Jun 21, 2021 | Family Law
The question of “Can police enforce a child custody order in Virginia?” is one that is very commonly asked, and the answer to this generally depends on a few different things. The situation can be tricky and often messy when children become involved. It can be hard to...
by manassaslaw | Mar 15, 2021 | Divorce, Family Law
Parents who have undergone divorce and who have children often encounter the legal issue of child support. Fortunately, the Commonwealth of Virginia adopted what is essentially a formula for child support calculation. It helps one parent determine how much they will...
by manassaslaw | Dec 30, 2019 | Family Law
Do you know what it means to have legal guardianship in Virginia? As our parents begin to age, legal guardianship and conservatorship become a concern. Guardianship and conservatorship are both methods by which family members can control the affairs of a family...
by manassaslaw | Nov 18, 2019 | Family Law
So, your spouse is cheating on you, and you need a divorce. Adultery is a fault-based grounds for divorce in Virginia. The state of Virginia even considers adultery a crime. But Virginia adultery law makes it very difficult to prove. Yet, if you can prove your spouse...
by manassaslaw | Oct 3, 2019 | Family Law
Virginia custody laws dictate the adults that are financially and directly responsible for a child’s well-being. Though at birth the child’s parents are the default guardians, in case the parents are unable to care for the child for whatever reason later in life, or...
by manassaslaw | May 15, 2019 | Estate Planning, Family Law
When a person wants another person to handle their affairs—pay bills, manage investments, direct medical care–they create power of attorney documents. What Is A “Durable” Power of Attorney?—A Virginia Estate Planning Attorney Explains A durable power of attorney...
