by Kelly LaRue | May 27, 2022 | Prenuptial Agreement
A prenuptial agreement or a premarital agreement, as it’s officially called in Virginia, is a contract at its most basic form. This means that any prenuptial agreement established and enforced in Virginia must adhere to the standards of contract law. A prenuptial...
by Kelly LaRue | May 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
Yorktown, Virginia May 10, 2022: Holcomb Law has been named to Inc. magazine’s annual Best Workplaces list. Featured in the May/June 2022 issue, hitting newsstands on May 17, 2022, and prominently featured on Inc.com, the list is the result of a comprehensive...
by Kelly LaRue | Feb 18, 2022 | Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Legal Separation, Marital Property, Mediation, Military Divorce, Spousal Support
You’ve taken the first step towards getting some answers and help on your matter and you have set an appointment for an initial consultation. You’ve filled out the information the firm has requested, but is there anything else you can do to be ready for your meeting...
by Kelly LaRue | Feb 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
Virginia is one of the few U.S. states that still permit “fault” divorces. A “fault” divorce is based on bad behavior; one spouse must claim that the other was “at fault” for the divorce due to misconduct that resulted in the...
by Kelly LaRue | Feb 16, 2022 | Divorce
The Virginia General Assembly usually passes new legislation concerning family law issues on July 1st of each year. Some new laws are only clarifications of existing laws, while others bring about major changes. In 2021, the Virginia General Assembly made substantial...
by Kelly LaRue | Feb 3, 2022 | Family Law
A local publication published an article by Wayne Holcomb where he shares his story, and the vision he had to create Holcomb Law and Holcomb Mediation Centers to be something truly different in the industry. (Click image to expand) Download the PDF
by Kelly LaRue | Dec 17, 2021 | Divorce
Yes, Virginia is a state that allows for no-fault divorce. This implies you can divorce without stating your spouse did something to irreparably harm the marriage. This procedure, often known as an “uncontested divorce,” allows a couple to dissolve their...
by Kelly LaRue | Dec 17, 2021 | Adultery
Adultery is defined under Virginia law as “sexual intercourse by a married individual with any person who is not their spouse.” Under Virginia Code 20-91, adultery is a fault-based reason for divorce. Unlike other grounds for divorce, there is no waiting...
by Kelly LaRue | Nov 2, 2021 | Divorce
Retirement 401(k) and pension accounts are some of the most critical assets acquired by married couples. In a divorce, the parties may need to divide these assets, even if they are only in the name of one spouse. While retirement accounts are generally considered...
by Kelly LaRue | Nov 2, 2021 | Divorce
As part of the financial disclosure process in a Virginia divorce, each spouse is required by law to disclose all assets, income, expenses, and debt to be equitably divided, and to determine alimony and child support. There is a violation of fiduciary duties if a...
