On behalf of Spencer Law PLLC | Jun 23, 2020 | Family Law
Like many couples, you may share a credit card with your spouse. If a divorce looms on the horizon, you should consider how to remove yourself from the card. If your joint card remains active with your former spouse still a co-owner following your divorce, it might...
On behalf of Spencer Law PLLC | Jun 9, 2020 | Family Law
Change is tough. When you combine multiple major life changes — a child’s teenage years and a divorce in the family, in this case — situations tend to get out of hand quickly. Even if things seem chaotic, it is often relatively easy to start on the path towards...
On behalf of Spencer Law PLLC | May 12, 2020 | Family Law
The relationship you have with your son or daughter is vitally important to you. Fortunately, you may be able to count on your child’s co-parent to respect that relationship. If that does not happen, you may need to act quickly to prevent long-term harm. Parental...
On behalf of Spencer Law PLLC | May 7, 2020 | Family Law
Who wins and who loses when it comes to divorce? This type of thinking has ruined many family businesses. Running a business, just like being in a marriage, is a collaborative process. Sometimes, that process breaks down and needs a significant change. However, the...
On behalf of Spencer Law PLLC | Apr 22, 2020 | Family Law
While custody and child support are two separate issues that the court must decide, there is still some overlap. According to the Code of Virginia, the court must consider the amount of parenting time when determining child support obligations. When it comes to shared...
On behalf of Spencer Law PLLC | Apr 6, 2020 | Family Law
For many divorcing couples, one of the challenging things they have to face is how to split up their marital assets and debts. Assets that may be split include everything from homes to vehicles to investments and even include retirement savings. When it comes to an...
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...
