Do-It-Yourself Divorce: Penny Wise and Pound Foolish

There is an old British saying that goes “penny wise, pound foolish.”  It refers to someone who goes to great lengths to save a little money (pennies), but ends up paying much more (pounds) later on. There are some services that advocate
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Watch Your Language – Man Fined for Profane Message

In Virginia, you better watch your language. The Richmond Times Dispatch reported that James Berry was fined $250.00 for a profane message he left for Attorney General Mark Herring.  The message contained some threatening language and Capitol Police said it was an
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We Can Work It Out – Separation and Settlement Agreements

When two parties separate, they should consider negotiating a separation and property settlement agreement so they can avoid going through a trial.  If the parties can work it out, the end result will be an agreement that outlines the terms of settlement. 
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Don’t Mess With Your Ex – Revenge Porn Bill Takes Effect in July

Breaking up is hard to do.  But when you add revenge porn to the situation, things can get cruel.  Revenge porn is generally defined as the dissemination of sexually explicit images of an ex-lover without their permission.  Obviously, these images and videos
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The Benefits of Mediation

Mediation provides the parties in a family law matter the opportunity to resolve their outstanding issues in a confidential setting with a neutral mediator.  A successful mediation eliminates the need to go through a trial, saving the parties money and worry. Mediation
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