by Kelly LaRue | Sep 18, 2018 | Criminal Law Blog, DUI Law, Traffic Violations
If you have been arrested for a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charge in Virginia, you may be anxious about the consequences you are facing. However, it is possible to reduce or even dismiss the charges against you, with the help of an experienced Virginia DUI...
by Kelly LaRue | Sep 10, 2018 | Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Mediation
One of the most important requirements of the divorce process is full financial disclosure by each spouse. Whether or not you are the one filing for divorce or whether your divorce is contested or uncontested, you will need to reveal to attorneys or the court the...
by Kelly LaRue | Jul 12, 2018 | Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Mediation
The future of your child must be the highest priority when you and your spouse are pursuing a divorce. It is, of course, paramount that minor children are well cared for by the parent or parents who can best provide for them. A parenting plan, also known as a...
by Kelly LaRue | Apr 9, 2018 | Child Custody, Criminal Law Blog, Divorce, DUI Law, Family Law, Mediation, Personal Injury, Traffic Violations
It’s no secret that the unknown is terrifying. Nearly all of our clients come to us not knowing what the future holds for them, not knowing the procedures of the legal system, and not knowing what to do next. It’s scary. I’m here to tell you today that while life...
by Kelly LaRue | Mar 26, 2018 | Personal Injury
When you have been in a car accident in Hampton Roads or anywhere else in Virginia, your first thought is probably not “what should I do to first to build my possible personal injury case?” You are more than likely worrying about injuries, your car, and/or your...
by Kelly LaRue | Dec 19, 2017 | Child Custody, Family Law
Question: Can I file for Virginia custody, visitation, or support on my own if I can’t afford an attorney? Answer: Yes, you may petition the Court and file for custody, visitation or support on your own as a “Pro Se” litigant (i.e. without a lawyer). This is...
by Kelly LaRue | Dec 11, 2017 | Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Mediation
There are two types of custody in Virginia, and in custody cases, both must be decided upon. This decision can be an agreement by the parents, and then approved by the Court, or can be solely decided by a judge. To ensure you achieve what is most important to you in...
by Kelly LaRue | Nov 21, 2017 | Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Mediation
I hear this question during nearly every one of my custody consults that involves children over a certain age. When can a child decide which parent to live with in a Virginia custody case? I wish I could give a clear answer, but the fact is, in Virginia, there really...
by Kelly LaRue | Nov 3, 2017 | Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Mediation
Oftentimes, people think child support is based on one factor – how much the noncustodial parent makes. While that certainly is a part of the calculation of the monthly obligation, there are actually several factors that can affect the child support amount owed to...
by Kelly LaRue | Oct 27, 2017 | Criminal Law Blog, DUI Law, Traffic Violations
A big part of my job involves defending my clients who have been charged with a crime or traffic violation. Oftentimes, however, this can be avoided. We get several calls from clients saying they were first pulled over for an expired registration, which then led to...
