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,...
We get calls every day with potential clients asking why they have to pay a consultation fee. Many say that they “just have a few quick questions” and “it won’t take much of the attorney’s time at all”! Believe me, I understand. Shelling out money just to speak with...
Here’s some truth for you, a reckless driving by speed ticket in Virginia can be very sneaky. It’s sneaky because it looks like a simple traffic violation—even the yellow paper the officer gave you looks like a traffic ticket. You were just going a little too fast,...
Once in a while, I am asked, “Why shouldn’t I hire the cheapest attorney? Aren’t you lawyers all the same anyway?” Most of our clients actually don’t ask this question because they are taking their cases seriously and looking for quality counsel. But when you are in...
We get calls all the time from potential clients who have a court hearing coming up soon — like, tomorrow, or right now. They need advice, and they need it quick. In the past, we were almost always able to accommodate clients at the last minute but as we have...
Let’s face it, hiring a professional can be expensive, especially if you hire a good professional. There is no denying that you can be smart and still need a professional with experience in a particular field in which you are not trained. Most lawyers I know...
This is a good question and one that we hear all the time. As a lawyer, I am of course, obliged to always give the first lawyer answer: and that is, “it depends!” Sorry about that, but it’s so often true. A successful accusation of abandonment, or desertion, in a...
Let’s face it, everyone knows attorney’s fees are expensive and a “great unknown” at the beginning of most lawsuits, which can be stressful and worrisome. Lawyers usually charge for all time spent on a case, of course. While you don’t want the cheapest lawyer in town,...
Wondering what you should do before filing for divorce? The confusion and frustration can be never-ending! Here is a list I have compiled with some important things to consider, before you file for divorce. 1. Go to a marriage counselor: I see many clients in my...
If you, or someone you know, has been charged with underage possession of alcohol in Virginia, you should speak with an experienced attorney to discuss what can happen in court and what potential issues you are facing. Surprisingly, you can be charged with possession...
