In cases involving the custody of children (including divorce), the parties may be aiming to destroy each other to gain custody. Some parents go to extreme measures to ruin the other parent’s reputation, including illegal behavior. Much of the information gathered will
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In a custody case, or a divorce case involving children, the Court may appoint a Guardian Ad Litem (GAL). Black’s Law Dictionary defines a guardian ad litem as the party the court deems responsible for an incapacitated, handicapped, or minor in court.
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If you are involved in a divorce, most lawyers would tell you to stay away from social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus, Instagram, etc. The pictures and words you post can affect your case. Posts that seem harmless may
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When parents separate and decide to divorce, they have the difficult task of restructuring a family. Children often are confused, angry, frightened, and sad about what is happening in their lives. Here are some things parents can do to help their child:
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Virginia has four classifications of misdemeanors, which are based on the level of punishment. The Code of Virginia, Section 18.2-11 sets forth the classifications, which are as follows: Class 1 misdemeanor: punishable by confinement in jail for not more than
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In early March, the D.C. Council passed a bill to decriminalize the possession of marijuana. This bill moves possession from a crime (that would go on your record) to a civil offense with a fine of $25.00. However, the bill keeps public
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Recently, a New Jersey judge ruled that a mother can keep the father out of the delivery room while she is in labor, reports the South Jersey Times. The mother and father were unmarried and estranged, and the Court ruled that the
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“Low bono” is a relatively new term in the legal world. It refers to cases that do not qualify for pro bono, yet the clients cannot afford to pay for attorneys charging their standard rate per hour. In order to qualify for
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For most people, choosing a family law attorney is a daunting task. You are in the midst of a life change and you should choose a lawyer that you and depend on and trust. We have provided some tips on how to
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