On behalf of Spencer Law PLLC | Mar 27, 2020 | Family Law
Virginia parents prioritize their children when going through a divorce. This makes sense, as there are many aspects of divorce related to your children. You must figure out custody matters, child support payments and more. But how do you handle the absence of a...
On behalf of Spencer Law PLLC | Mar 11, 2020 | Family Law
Domestic relations law in Virginia includes grandparents and step-grandparents as persons with “legitimate interest” in the welfare of a child. This means that, as a grandparent, you have the right to request custody or visitation of your grandchild....
On behalf of Spencer Law PLLC | Mar 7, 2020 | Family Law
The process involved in adopting a child varies from state to state, and every adoption case is different. Because adoptions often differ so much from one case to the next, a lot of misinformation exists about the process and what it entails. If you count yourself...
On behalf of Spencer Law PLLC | Feb 25, 2020 | Family Law
The parties to the divorce need to divide up both their assets and their liabilities. Often, the debt that is associated with a car, a house or other type of asset will go with that property. So, if someone is taking their Toyota Corolla in the divorce and there is a...
On behalf of Spencer Law PLLC | Feb 22, 2020 | Family Law
While conducting divorces, the state of Virginia splits assets between the spouses based upon the principle of equitable division. This means that while a judge may not divide up assets equally, the judge will seek to split them in a fair manner. However, during the...
On behalf of Spencer Law PLLC | Feb 6, 2020 | Family Law
Many challenges surround unmarried parents living in Virginia, especially on the support and custody of their children. As a parent in such a situation, you should discuss with your co-parent seeking to reach an agreement and avoid going to court. You can file your...
On behalf of Spencer Law PLLC | Feb 5, 2020 | Family Law
Parents have many different factors to consider while they are working through a dispute over child custody, such as helping their child process the major changes that lie ahead and preparing for court. However, the financial aspects of a child custody dispute require...
On behalf of Spencer Law PLLC | Feb 5, 2020 | Family Law
Divorce is never easy, and people often dread the property division phase of the proceedings. However, with some planning, you can simplify the task of dividing your marital assets and debts, removing a good deal of stress from the process. Understanding what to...
On behalf of Spencer Law PLLC | Jan 6, 2020 | Family Law
Families in Virginia who have dogs, cats or other pets know the strong emotional bonds that they may develop with these animals. Today, more people consider their pets to be integral members of the family, not just ancillary belongings or trappings of the traditional...
On behalf of Spencer Law PLLC | Dec 1, 2019 | Family Law
Many parents describe co-parenting in Virginia as a nightmare. Still, some divorce amicably or learn to get along after the marriage ends. If you are one of the people in the latter groups, you may believe that you have finally settled into a good routine. That is,...
