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Published On: February 23, 2018 The Standards of Proof which a Court must consider in granting an Adoption without the Consent of a birth parent includes standard “catch all” language. That is to say, that a Court may consider all relevant evidence on the issue of the best interests of the child, and is not […]
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How long would you fight for your child? …days, weeks, months, years? How much money would you spend in your battle to protect your child? …hundreds, thousands, tens of thousands? Many people have had to argue over custody issues when families dissolve, but what if your ex fled the state and tried to physically and […]
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“Mike, we need to talk,” Kate said as soon as Mike walked in the door. “What now, Kate?” He replied in a resigned voice. “Look, I don’t want to fight. This isn’t about us; it’s about Charlie,” Kate explained. Looking wary, Mike cautiously asked, “What about Charlie?” “Mike, she’s barely five years old, and she’s […]
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If you’re at the point in your marriage that you’re considering taking some time off from your spouse, you may be wondering “What is the difference between legal separation and divorce?” First, a caveat: this article should in no way be considered legal advice. You will need to speak to a divorce/family lawyer in person […]
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Are you thinking of separating from your spouse? Are you wondering, “How do you get a legal separation?” Read below for more information on how to get a legal separation in Virginia. Understanding Legal Separation There’s some confusion in Virginia regarding legal separation and it truly is wise to seek out a family lawyer for […]
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Divorce can be a bit different in Virginia than in other states. You may have been learning about the process of a divorce and you may have wondered, “What is a ‘divorce from bed and board’”? Keep reading to learn more about divorce from bed and board and what you need to know. Understanding Divorce […]
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The first of the eight standards of proof which a court is required to consider prior to determining whether the consents of birth parents to a proposed adoption are being withheld contrary to the best interests of the child is stated as follows: “The birth parent’s efforts to obtain or maintain legal and physical custody […]
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First it was losing the car keys…. Then it was forgetting the grandkids’ names. When to step in to protect your parents or other loved ones. There must be millions of missing car keys across America. Who hasn’t had a parent, aunt, neighbor, cousin, or spouse that just can’t ever find their keys? Maybe they’re […]
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The Department of Public Safety and Homeland Security, through Secretary Brian Moran, has encouraged prosecutors and judges to reconsider sentences for those incarcerated in local and regional jails. To this end, the attorneys at the Irving Law Firm, P.C., have been working to serve the community by helping those currently serving sentences in the northern […]
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More than 1,200 bills cleared the legislature, and were signed by Gov. Ralph Northam, with most taking effect Wednesday, July 1, 2020. Some of the most notable updates affecting criminal and traffic laws include, but are not limited to: Driver’s License Suspensions: Drivers will no longer have their licenses suspended for unpaid fines and […]
