Whether you hope for an agreement with another party regarding custody, visitation, and support of a child or whether you seek to present evidence before a Judge in a formal hearing, I can assist you in drafting these documents and in handling your case through the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court and Circuit Court.
Child Custody and Visitation
Once a party submits a Petition or Motion to Amend an Order regarding child custody, visitation, and child support, Virginia law prescribes that the "best interests of the Child" will determine custodial and financial arrangements.
Adoption
Whether an agency placement adoption, stepparent adoption, parental placement adoption, or foster care placement adoption, we can help you navigate the adoption process here in Virginia. We handle the following types of adoption: CALL TODAY to discuss adoption and opportunity to build a family.
Guardianship
Execution of these legal documents can help you to avoid the necessity and expense of guardianship and conservatorship proceedings. By consulting with our office to plan and execute these documents, you can ensure that your current wishes are honored in the event that future tragedy or illness renders you legally incapacitated. You can also spare your family expense and worry in the future by acting now to plan for tomorrow. It's your future - why not have a plan?
If you are charged with a crime in Virginia, criminal proceedings may be an intimidating and frightening time in your life.
Traffic Violations
A speeding ticket (Virginia Code 46.2-870) or reckless driving ticket (Virginia Code 46.2-852 or 46.2-862) can adversely affect your driving record and cause you to incur higher insurance premiums.
Though illness and death can be unpleasant thoughts, an advance healthcare directive permits you to direct your healthcare and quality of life. Indeed, this document is just as important as a last will and testament and can ease the distress that your family might otherwise endure in the event of your illness or death.
Trusts
No matter your age and no matter your level of wealth, you have worked to accumulate assets such as your home, business, or farm. You should plan for the use of these assets during and after your life.
Power of Attorney
Advanced Medical Directives & Powers of Attorney Emergency. Tragedy. Illness. Sometimes, life is difficult. We can help you to be prepared for the worst.