As a parent, you may be concerned about protecting your children from COVID-19. For divorced parents, there’s an added stress of coordinating precautionary measures with the other parent. In these tumultuous times, divorced parents might have a lot of questions, especially about what to do with current custody orders. Family law attorney Jessica Leischner says….

As the nation deals with the COVID-19 pandemic, divorced or separated parents in Virginia face unique challenges now that schools are closed for the school year and courts are closed. With schools closed, do I follow a summer or school custody schedule? What do I do if I can’t pay child support this month because….

Everyone is staying in their houses because of the coronavirus pandemic–but what happens when your home isn’t safe? The New York Times reports the pandemic raises the following questions for victims of domestic violence who need the attention of city, state and federal agencies: What do you do if you’re confined to the most terrifying….

Diferentes estados tienen diferentes leyes sobre cómo tratan el consumo de marijuana. ¿Sin embargo, eso qué significa para las familias que viven en el norte de Virginia y que frecuentemente cruzan las fronteras estatales? La abogada de derecho de familia Carolyn Grimes explica cómo las leyes de marijuana difieren en el DMV y cómo afectan….

It’s the new trend sweeping the nation: cannatourism. People are traveling to states with lax marijuana laws — like Colorado, California, and Oregon — to take advantage of the cannabis culture. But as the partners at Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner PLLC explain, different states have different laws about marijuana, which can result in legal….

Deciding when to file for bankruptcy is a personal and often difficult decision. But it’s an important one that could help you on your path to rebuilding your finances. Bankruptcy attorney Xue Connelly shares her expertise on identifying the right time to file for bankruptcy. “Most people try and put off bankruptcy,” says Connelly. “They….

“This very moment, someone’s elderly parent or grandparent is likely wiring tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars to scammers overseas,” says Foster Friedman, an estate planning attorney and partner at Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner PLLC. Scammers are smart and relentless, using a variety of ruses to draw seniors into their schemes. Kiplinger.com….

For the fourth year in a row, U.S. News & World Report names Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner PLLC among its “Best Law Firms” for 2020. Firms named to the list are honored for professional excellence with impressive ratings from clients and peers. Receiving this honor signals quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise. ….

In an insightful article, The New York Times says if you come into an inheritance, whether it’s a little or a lot, waiting to make a move is the best thing you can do. Estate planning attorneys Foster Friedman and Gretchyn Meinken say you shouldn’t make any decisions for a few months. Think through your options. 

The number one reason people file for bankruptcy in the U.S. is medical debt. Learn about how medical debt can lead to bankruptcy and why it might be a solution to medical debt.

Muchos dueños de negocios no se dan cuenta de que rápido las finanzas personales pueden estar envueltas en si empresa que está fallando, resultando en algunas consecuencias graves. Si tienes un problema con tu empresa pequeña y tienes problemas financieros, no utilices de tus fondos personales para mantener su negocio a flote. La abogada Xue….

Attorney Xue Connelly discusses the importance of keeping your personal and business financials separate and gives tips on how to help get yourself out of a situation where you’ve utilized too much of your personal funds for business purposes.

While everyone’s situation is unique, family law attorney Jessica Leischner explains that having full knowledge of your financial records and situation is a critical step in a divorce. Leischner weighs in on what records you need and the avenues you can take to collect them.

In high-conflict family law cases, the stakes are high on all sides. Attorney Jessica Leischner explains, “high-conflict family law cases typically involve allegations of sexual or domestic violence, child abuse or neglect, substance abuse or mental health issues. If you are facing any of those allegations in court, losing your case could result in losing custody….

Published April 24, 2019 by Old Town Lawyers The results are in – This year’s Virginia and Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers name Partners Carolyn Grimes and Gretchyn Meinken as 2019 Super Lawyers. Partner Jessica Leischner was named 2019 Rising Stars. This is the 13th consecutive year Grimes is honored as a Super Lawyer, Meinken is recognized….