Published on August 22, 2017 As parents settle into the back-to-school rhythm, some will have a more challenging time than others. It can take some time to adjust after a divorce, as parents learn to share the responsibilities of their children’s school and extracurricular activities. No matter how detailed or “fair” one’s child custody agreement….

You’ve seen it before on reality TV: a person commits a crime, then flees the area in an attempt to avoid facing the charges. When the individual is caught in another state or even another country, they are brought back to the original jurisdiction to face the music. The process of bringing a person back….

Published on August 7, 2017 Once the decision has been made to end a Virginia marriage, the next step is to sit down and discuss the matter with one’s spouse. This can be a difficult prospect, especially in cases in which the other party is expected to be resistant to ending the marriage. Spouses who….

Published on July 27, 2017 on behalf of Wade Grimes Friedman Meinken & Leischner PLLC Driving in Virginia and other aspects of daily living are changing quickly these days. As more states consider legalizing marijuana, people seem to be less inclined to think about the potential serious consequences of its use that haven’t changed. A….

Published July 22, 2017 on behalf of Wade Grimes Friedman Meinken & Leischner PLLC When faced with the need to have “the talk” with their kids, many Virginia parents who are preparing to divorce dread the reaction that may follow, as well as the questions that are likely to arise. This is never an easy….

Published on July 3, 2017 on behalf of Wade Grimes Friedman Meinken & Leischner PLLC With the beautiful weather and relaxing summer months, so also comes enjoying fun recreation in Virginia waters. What many people fail to remember, however, is that enjoying alcohol while onboard is fine, unless you are the one driving. DUI charges….

Published on July 8, 2017 on behalf of Wade Grimes Friedman Meinken & Leischner PLLC When considering the repercussions of a divorce, most Virginia spouses will focus on the financial outcomes that will follow the dissolution of a marriage. This is understandable, as the monetary changes that accompany the division of marital property will shape….

Published on July 5, 2017 Wade, Grimes, Friedman, Meinken & Leischner, PLLC is pleased to announce Gretchyn G. Meinken is now a partner with the firm. Ms. Meinken’s areas of practice include estate planning, estate and trust administration, guardianship matters, and business law. She has extensive experience representing individuals, estates, trusts, partnerships, limited liability companies….

Published on June 21, 2017 on behalf of Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner PLLC For many men in Virginia, divorce is an area of uncharted waters. Even though virtually everyone has witnessed the divorce of a friend or family member, it is impossible to grasp the full scope of the divorce process unless and until….

Published June 11, 2017 on behalf of Wade Grimes Friedman Meinken & Leischner PLLC  We all cringe at some of the mistakes we made during our younger years when we didn’t understand how far-reaching the consequences could be. For many, those memories are centered around harmless mishaps and awkward moments, but some adults are still….

Published on May 31, 2017 on behalf of Wade Grimes Friedman Meinken & Leischner PLLC A wide body of research has focused on the ill effects that divorce can bring to children. Social science is rife with warnings of the many negative outcomes that can occur for kids whose parents divorce. However, very little is….

Published May 17, 2017 on behalf of Wade Grimes Friedman Meinken & Leischner PLLC When minors do things that they shouldn’t do, they might have to answer to those actions in the criminal justice system. As your child’s legal guardian, you will likely be pulled right with them into the system. It is important for….

Published on May 5, 2017 For Virginia spouses who are getting ready to file for divorce, there is no such thing as being over prepared. Those who put in the time and effort to get ready for their divorce can reap the rewards of a faster, easier and more advantageous end to their marriage. The….

Facing sexual assault charges is a serious matter. When you learn that you are facing these charges, you need to take action right away. Your defense is your lifeline at this point.

There are several defense strategies that can work in sexual assault cases. Not all of them are suitable for all cases.

In our previous blog post, we discussed how you must be careful about what you say when you are dealing with the police and other members of the criminal justice system. Any statement you make that you know is incorrect could lead to more legal trouble for you. We know that you might say things….