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, ? ...
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...
On top of divorce stress, coronavirus is leading to additional challenges for couples who are separated or looking to file for a divorce. Stay-at-home orders are forcing separated couples to live under the same roof. Spouses who already decided on a divorce are being left wondering whether they should ...
Beyond serious health concerns, COVID-19 is dramatically impacting every aspect of life – from marriage to finances. After so much forced togetherness, many ask if it’s possible to file for divorce while the courts are closed. Those who are already divorced or separated face unique challenges, like...
With some schools reopened and many remaining virtual, parents have to make decisions that will protect their child and establish a custodial schedule that works during these unprecedented times. As the pandemic continues to create turmoil, family law attorney sh...
The loosening of COVID travel restrictions means families can finally go on vacations that were postponed in 2020, but what happens when divorced parents have different comfort levels when it comes to traveling during a pandemic? Family Law attorney Carolyn Grimes provides insights on how to handle the...
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Emotions can run high when preparing for a divorce. That’s why , partner at Wade, Grimes, Friedman, Meinken & Leischner, says it is better to chart your course of action as soon as possible. Giving yourself enough time to sort through emotions while still ke...
Algunos dicen que las vacaciones de navidad es la época más maravillosa del año. Decoras el árbol, las decoraciones salen y es hora de hornear galletas. Pero para los padres divorciados que desean pasar el tiempo con sus hijos el día de Navidad, puedes ser dificial tratar el como programar una visita co...
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...
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...
En el FAQ Friday de esta semana, los abogados de Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner, explicáis las implicaciones legales que rodean si no eres no ciudadano en Virginia. Los problemas surgen cuando una persona que no es ciudadana está casada/o con un c...
is a complex legal issue that can involve numerous factors including income, healthcare costs, child care costs, number of children involved, employment status, and more. In this week’s FAQ Friday, Carolyn Grimes, partner and attorney at Friedman, Grimes, Mei...
Some say the holidays are the most wonderful time of the year. The tree goes up, decorations come out and it’s time to bake cookies. But for divorced parents who want equal time with their kids on Christmas Day, dealing with child visitation around the holidays can be challenging. Family law attorney Carolyn Grimes shares tips for ...
While much of your estate plan focuses on actions that take place after death, it’s equally important to have a plan for making critical financial or medical decisions if you’re unable to make them for yourself during your lifetime. This is why including a power of attorney in your estate plan is a...
