If you tend to have a bit of a lead foot while driving the streets and roads of Virginia, you may soon find yourself on the receiving end of a traffic ticket. While you may feel driving safer could cost you time when running behind, it could save you money. Take a...
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Where should the pets end up living after a divorce?
Virginia is an equitable distribution state, which means that there might be a need to negotiate who takes ownership of your pets before a divorce is finalized. An animal that came into your life before the marriage, however, is your own separate personal property and...
How to modify Virginia child support
When financial circumstances change, either parent can request a change to your Virginia child support order. In addition, either parent can request a change within three years of the most recent order. Follow these steps to request a child support modification in...
Mental trauma following a custody dispute
Family law issues can be emotionally draining in many different ways. Sometimes, people simply feel stressed out after a tough divorce, even if everything moved forward relatively smoothly. In other instances, people may be angry with the way in which marital property...
Paternity may help your child maintain good health
If you are an unmarried father in Virginia, establishing that you are the legal father of a child through a paternity test can do more than grant you custody rights. Establishing legal paternity also grants your child access to the medical history of your own family....
Are you taking steps to reduce your speeding?
Perhaps you are already well-aware of the fact that you speed a bit more than other drivers in Virginia. You may have already received a ticket or two for your lead foot, but are you doing anything to keep from receiving another speeding ticket? With help from Park...
How is child support enforced in Virginia?
If you are ordered to pay child support in Virginia, you likely know how important fulfilling this obligation is to provide and care financially for your child. The loss of a job, a change in family circumstances, illness or any other number of factors, however, may...
How is marital property divided in a Virginia divorce?
Should you and your spouse seek a Virginia divorce, one of the most important things you will have to do is arrive at a fair and equitable property settlement agreement. Fortunately for you, Virginia is not one of the 13 community property states in which marital...
Mistakes to avoid during the custody process
One of the most important aspects of a divorce in Virginia in which the couple has kids is the process of making custody arrangements. We at the law office of Eric Roland Spencer understand that the stress of the divorce can take a toll on your emotions. However, it...
Can my ex relocate with my children?
Even a harmonious co-parenting arrangement can quickly become contentious if one parent decides to move out of state. How will this affect your ability to remain active in your children's lives? Whether your former partner is relocating because of a job, a new partner...