Is there a basic difference between a will and an estate planning.

A will is an estate planning tool that sets out how you want assets to be distributed upon your death. Estate planning can involve the use of...

Does my brother have a chance of getting joint custody.

It's hard to predict what the courts would do with the limited information provided (not suggesting you should post additional information on a...

I was in a accident in VA the suit is not settled yet, it will leave me with a life long injury is my husband entitled to this

Virginia is not a community property state. However, the answer to your question depends on where you and your spouse reside when you divorce. If...

You need to hire a local DUI attorney asap. Drug DUI cases get very complex and you will not be able to get a successful result on your own. Take...

Can the parties in a visitation matter with a guardian ad litem (GAL) receive a copy of the GAL's report before the court date?

Call the clerks office and ask if the judge requires to file a written report and if so, how far in advance the judge requires it to be filed. ...

Can I file pro se divorce complaint in Burgess, VA?

You can file yourself. However you should be aware that the proper procedure must be followed for the divorce to be properly executed. It would be...

I have just told my husband I want a divorce, what is my next step? How long do I have to give him before I file.?

The next step is hire a lawyer. This is not going to be an easy divorce that you can handle pro se. If you will be fighting over assets, you...

Can the GAL file an appeal on my child's behalf?

Yes, the GAL can appeal on the child's behalf within the appropriate time frame. It may also still be a good idea for you to appeal the case as...

Without looking at all of the court orders, it is impossible to say. My guess is that the Circuit Court never took jurisdiction of child custody,...

Can a father be forced to pay child support beyond the age of 18?

Not in the state of Virginia. If the child is 18 and has completed high school, child support will almost definitely terminate.