A Virginia military couple's life can be very stressful, particularly when deployment takes a service member far away for long periods. The Pentagon reported the military divorce rate was 3.5 percent in 2012, slightly lower than the 2010 civilian divorce rate. The...
Family Law
Options for public and private adoptions in Virginia
Newport News individuals and couples considering parenthood options can benefit by speaking with an attorney. Virginia adoptions simultaneously may satisfy the needs and desires of several people. Family courts' greatest concerns are the best interests of children,...
What is the role of juvenile courts in Virginia?
Under Virginia's judicial system, every city or county is home to a juvenile and domestic relations district court. The courts preside over a variety of cases related to juveniles, including both criminal and family law matters.In most cases, a juvenile in the state...
Settlement follows tense Podesta high asset divorce dispute
Court battles are stressful, even for ex-spouses with the financial resources to fight them. It's not just the prospect of facing an inflamed spouse that drives wealthy Virginia couples to settle their differences during divorce. Many Newport News couples, affluent...
Why Virginia lesbians choose to leave the state to have babies
Virginia laws do not permit or recognize gay marriage. Consequently, the state also bans second-parent adoptions – a way for both gay parents to secure parental rights. Without adoption, same-sex parents may be left on the sidelines with no legal connection to...
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