This post is a second dose of common inquiries we hear about Virginia child custody and visitation law. ARE MOTHERS FAVORED BY VIRGINIA COURTS IN DETERMINING CHILD CUSTODY? Answer: No. Years ago, Virginia followed the “tender years doctrine,” where there is a presumption that children should reside primarily with their...
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Read moreThis post highlights a few of the most frequently asked questions we hear from potential clients and clients about Virginia custody and visitation law: WHAT IS LEGAL CUSTODY? Answer: Legal custody is the right to makes significant decisions concerning a child’s welfare, such as medical, educational, or religious decisions. ...
Read moreMarriage laws in the United States for LGBT families vary widely from state to state and are changing rapidly. Consistent with this evolving landscape, the state of same-sex marriage in Virginia is in limbo. Virginia has a statutory ban on same-sex marriage (Code of VA §20-45.3), which a federal...
Read moreJonathan Kales has been selected to the 2014 Virginia Super Lawyers list. This honor is awarded to no more than 5% of Virginia attorneys. The annual selections are made using a multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent evaluation of candidates and peer reviews by practice...
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