Let’s say you’ve been to court for a criminal matter or traffic offense like reckless driving, but you don’t agree with the decision of the Judge. Do you have to accept that decision? The short answer is no. If, in a lower court (Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court...
We get this question a lot and the answer is pretty simple. In Virginia, there is no such thing as a legal separation. One person in the marriage simply decides they want to be separated and in the court’s eyes, you are separated. There is no filing of paperwork, no...
We strive to ensure that our potential clients are as informed as possible. This is the why we aim to answer every question presented during the first consultation, but sometimes clients can forget to ask all of their questions during the consultation. In effort to...
Requesting a Protective Order can be an extremely emotional, and confusing, process. Where do I go? What do I ask for? Who do I speak to? These could be just some of the questions you are asking yourself when you are considering filing a Protective Order. This week,...
So, you and your spouse have made the decision to get divorced. You’re both on the same page and agree that the marriage can’t be saved. So now it’s time to move on, right? Well, not so fast. Admittedly, this is a period where you may feel “stuck.” You are waiting out...
Having trouble finding a law firm that “fits”? You should choose a law firm that you have researched and that you feel is the right fit for you, personally. It is not well known that all law firms are not the same, and certainly not all law firms are right...
So, you’ve spent money on a consultation fee and you’ve met with an attorney to discuss your legal matter…but, something just doesn’t feel quite right about that attorney. Should you hire the attorney because you just shelled out your hard-earned money for the...
Yorktown, VA, June 16, 2017 –(PR.com)– While serving as a U.S. Navy pilot by day, Wayne E. Holcomb earned an MBA from Old Dominion University at night and then enrolled at the Regent University School of Law. Today, in recognition of his many professional...
When you decide it is time to call an attorney, you are rarely happy, usually stressed, and you’re likely to have many, many questions. Is it too soon, or too late, to speak with someone? How much? How will I know if the attorney is a right fit for me? What do I do...
So, you’ve passed the “once upon a time” and you’re on your way to the “happily ever after,” when your husband or wife-to-be brings up those dreaded words: “prenuptial agreement.” Most of us only have the experience of a prenuptial agreement, or prenup for short,...
