Does being named a guardian to my child constitute being a beneficiary to a will?

A guardian is not the same thing as a beneficiary. A beneficiary is someone to whom you are leaving part of your estate - ie. property. A...

Now that I am the custodial parent, how do I resolve the child support arrearage?

As Mr. Thomas stated support obligations do not automatically terminate on a change of custody. You need to make sure. I also agree that a new...

You are already married so that limits your options if the worse happens. Generally marital property is anything acquired during the marriage no...

A girl lied about her age on a dating site, and after a while revealed she was 16 (I am 25). I said I only see her as a friend.

This sounds like a scam. I've seen the same fact pattern a number of times on this site in the last week.

About marriages and divorce

The second is void. A divorce decree is not final until the judge signs it. I tell my clients not to get married until the decree is physically in...

Change of venue/Judge in a custody case in Virginia?

Don't assume, without proof, that the judge is against you or is otherwise acting improperly based on a 5 min hearing. It's just a fact of life...

Can a man disinherit his wife if she is left out of his will.

There is a provision for a spousal share if you are a surviving spouse. But as previously stated by counsel, there are other issues involved. You...

Custody/Child Support Issue - Father and daughter and myself were residents of Florida ten years ago.

If there is no prior custody order, you can file in Virgina based on the child's residence and simultaneously ask for a child support order which...

If I am 17 and from another country. What do I need to get married?

This is listed under prenuptials. It is really more of a mixed question of marriage and immigration. Generally, in VA a female has to be at least...

What are the typical results for a first time felony?

This is listed under "education law". Even though this happened on school property it is really more of a criminal defense question, so I'm moving...