Manassas Legal Blog
When is a good time to modify your estate plan?
When residents in Virginia like you create an estate plan, you may think that is all there is to it. But maintaining an estate plan is a long endeavor. You must ensure that it accurately reflects your life at any given stage in it. To do this, you must modify your...
What should be part of your estate plan in your 20s?
If you are young, in college and do not have any children, then you may think estate planning is something you can wait to do, but the truth is anyone over the age of 18 should have an estate plan. Of course, your needs at age 20 will be different than the needs of...
Ending your marriage with confidence
When it comes to the divorce process, people often have a lot of uncertainty. Some worry about how the outcome of a custody dispute will impact their relationship with their kids, while others have concerns about financial matters regarding divorce (such as property...
What is a power of attorney, and when would you use one?
Until life forces an issue, sometimes planning for unforeseen events is not really on your mind. But waiting until you actually require a durable power of attorney may mean not having it at a crucial moment. This could disrupt your assets; for example, you may lose...
Splitting a home and mortage in a divorce
As a homeowner, you may feel a great attachment to your home. This is logical as a home should be your safe place. If you have renovated or decorated your home, you may feel great pride in your work. If you have children, you no doubt have many memories relating to...
Divorce and moving to another state
There are many areas of uncertainty when it comes to getting a divorce, from financial considerations to child custody matters. Moreover, some people face additional stressors due to their plans to move to another state and sometimes all of these issues are...
Adult versus juvenile charges for juvenile crimes
If your child becomes involved in an illegal activity, you may believe that rehabilitation would be much more effective than punishment to deter bad behavior in the future. We understand that juveniles are different from adults on an intellectual, emotional and...
Why should I review beneficiary designations?
An important part of estate planning is naming heirs who will receive an inheritance from you. While you can use a will to name your heirs to your estate, you might want to avoid probate if possible. By filing out a beneficiary designation on your pensions, like your...
Embezzlement charges in Virginia – misdemeanor or felony?
If convicted in Virginia, the punishment for embezzlement depends on whether the prosecutor classified the charge as a misdemeanor or a felony. A misdemeanor offense generally occurs when an employee has allegedly taken property or money from an employer worth less...
What are the steps in the juvenile justice system?
The Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice has outlined the process for administering cases as they move through the juvenile justice system. This process consists of three basic stages, starting with intake, moving through petition and detention and ending with...
