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What You Need To Know About Hiring a Private Investigator in a Family Law Matter | Guest Post from Edwin L. Clark
This article will help you understand the role of private investigators in family law cases. A private investigator can be a valuable resource in helping reach a successful outcome in a legal dispute. Q: What is a private investigator? A: …...
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Seniors, Divorce & Social Security
If you are divorced, you might still qualify for Social Security benefits on your ex-spouse’s work record. First, let’s assume that your ex-spouse is still living. You generally can receive benefits based on your ex-spouse’s work record if your marriage…...
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Manner of division of a family businesses in divorce
According to 2012 Census data there are over two million businesses nationwide that are jointly owned between spouses. Some are jointly operated by both husband and wife while some are operated primarily by one spouse but are nonetheless owned by…...
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Valuation Methods in the Division of a Business
When a husband or wife, or both, own a business during marriage, they will need to determine the marital value of same in order to divide same if they divorce. Like other assets, a business can be included in the…...
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Civility at Child Custody Exchanges
Tensions may run high when divorced or separated parents exchange their child for visitation. They should do their best to avoid heated confrontation, especially threatening or violent behavior. In one recent Virginia case, a man was initially convicted of abducting…...
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Bankruptcy and Divorce
Spousal and child support debts are not subject to discharge (forgiven) in bankruptcy. However, other debts owed from the bankrupt spouse to the other may be discharged. Consider a Virginia case where the Husband in chapter 13 bankruptcy still owned…...
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Child Custody: When the Custodial Parent Wants to Move
A custodial parent can move with the children but often with limitations. The court will look at the purpose of the move and whether it would substantially impair the non-custodial parent=s relationship with the children. The issue of relocation is…...
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What is Gross Negligence?
Gross negligence is negligence to such a degree that it shows indifference to another and an utter disregard of prudence that amounts to a complete neglect of the safety of such other person....
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Must the Less Wealthy Non-Custodial Spouse Pay Child Support?
The custodial parent’s assets and earning capacity cannot be the sole basis for a determination of child support. There are statutory guidelines which are presumptively proper that Virginia courts consider in determining child support awards, although deviations may be permissible.…...
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Keeping Stock in Divorce
Like other assets, stock investments are presumed marital property if acquired during the marriage. It is up to a party to show that stock which claimed “separate” is actually his or her separate property. This might be accomplished by Atracing@…...
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