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When you and your spouse decide to divorce, you have two choices: pursue an uncontested divorce or pursue a more traditional divorce. Both will help you separate from your spouse and distribute your assets but uncontested divorces can be a better fit for many couples. So how can you tell if an uncontested divorce will… Read more

Getting divorced can be costly. In fact, the average price for a traditional divorce in the United States falls between $15,000 and $20,000. Even if you’ve been saving up, this can take a serious toll on your finances. But those prices aren’t set in stone and your trusted Virginia divorce lawyer wants to help you… Read more

In America, the right to bear arms has caused a lot of controversy. While there are certain situations where weapons are not permitted, many Virginians enjoy the ability to carry firearms for personal protection throughout their communities. But what about carrying a gun at church? Are you allowed to under the law, or should you… Read more

Owning a gun is one of your constitutional rights and whether you own one for self-defense or are a collector and enthusiast who owns more than a dozen, protecting that right is of the utmost priority. For most people, maintaining their right to bear arms is simple. You just need to be a law-abiding citizen… Read more

Experiencing a mental health crisis can be stressful, but did you know that being involuntarily committed to a psychiatric facility can end up costing you certain rights? Virginia law allows the state to revoke firearm possession and ownership rights from those who received treatment in a mental health facility involuntarily. But once you recover from… Read more

When you and your spouse initiate the divorce process, it can go one of two ways: you can be in agreement over most issues, or you can disagree on multiple points and need the help of the courts to divide your assets and reach a fair settlement. If you agree to most terms, you can… Read more

When you’re planning a wedding, there’s so much to do that it’s easy to lose sight of one important task: protecting yourself and your financial future should you and your soon-to-be spouse end up needing to separate or divorce. The best way to do that is by creating a premarital agreement with help from an… Read more

While an uncontested divorce typically means fewer complications, you and your spouse must agree to all of the terms of the divorce if you want to be successful. That means finding ways to maintain civility and have productive conversations as you navigate the process isn’t just a good idea—it’s essential to the success of your… Read more

If you and your spouse want to file an uncontested divorce with the Virginia family law courts, you will need to reach a mutual agreement concerning the terms of your property division and child-related orders before you can proceed. If you have minor children, you will need to determine the broad custody rights of each… Read more