by Kelly LaRue | Apr 15, 2019 | Child Custody, Family Law
When there is no court order both parents have equal rights over the child or children. There is no parent more valuable than the other in the eyes of the law. Both mother and father have equal rights to spend as much time with the child as they want. Even when...
by Kelly LaRue | Apr 15, 2019 | Child Custody, Family Law
When deciding at what age a child can refuse to see a parent, several factors will be considered including any existing agreement, the age of the child, and the situation of the current parent with primary custody. Basically, custody agreements establish how a child...
by Kelly LaRue | Apr 15, 2019 | Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Mediation
We are very excited to announce a new beginning here at Holcomb Law! In April, we will start “You Matter Saturdays.” At these monthly Saturday morning seminars, we will provide extensive information on custody, divorce, support issues, and mediation, to name a few...
by Kelly LaRue | Oct 16, 2018 | Child Custody, Family Law
An extramarital affair by either spouse can affect several aspects of a divorce case. One aspect that truly concerns separating parents is the custody of their child. If your spouse has cheated on you during your marriage, you may be expecting the court to favor you...
by Kelly LaRue | Oct 16, 2018 | Reckless Driving, Traffic Violations
Did you know that reckless driving is a crime in Virginia? If, for example, you were driving at 81 mph in a 70 mph zone in the Commonwealth, you could get a criminal charge and not a simple speeding ticket. But how heavy is this crime in the state? What are the...
by Kelly LaRue | Oct 16, 2018 | Child Custody, Family Law
It is unfortunate that some children are left without any contact from their father or mother after their parents separate. If you are the custodial parent, this lack of communication and support may convince you that the non-custodial parent must lose his or her...
by Kelly LaRue | Oct 16, 2018 | Driver's License, Traffic Violations
You start with a clean slate when you first get your Virginia driver’s license, but it can soon become either a good record or a bad record depending on your driving. The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) gives you demerit points (“minus” points) for every...
by Kelly LaRue | Oct 15, 2018 | Child Custody
When it comes to child custody, family courts always base their decisions on what they believe to be the best interests of the child, however, this is not always the perceived best interest of a parent. Sometimes, new circumstances may warrant a change in these...
by Kelly LaRue | Oct 14, 2018 | Child Custody, DUI Law
Are you concerned that a DUI conviction on your record could deny you custody of your child? Take a deep breath – a DUI conviction alone isn’t enough to completely take away child custody. However, it can have a real impact on a court’s decision and on your parental...
by Kelly LaRue | Oct 10, 2018 | Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Mediation
If you have finally come to an end to your divorce or custody case, typically the last thing you want to think about is more paperwork. Or maybe you are just so exhausted and thankful to be finished with the process that the thought of updating your will is just not...
