Can you represent both me and my spouse in our family law case?

January 23, 2016

In family law cases, we never represent both spouses; this would create a permanent conflict of interest. Although some

States allow an attorney to obtain a written waiver of conflict, this is not permissible in Virginia and, frankly, we agree with that restriction as it is too easily the case that one spouse may later claim duress or coercion to get out of any agreement he or she signs, claiming that the attorney over-reached or was one-sided in his or her advice.

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As parents age, children need to have tough conversations with them to keep their care and assets in the right hands. Here is a helpful

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What You Cannot Add to a Virginia Will and What It Cannot Do

While your last Will can ensure your descendants receive personal effects and assets on your passing and assign a guardian for minor children, there are

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How to Identify Undue Influence in Estate Planning

When an individual creates their estate plan, it is assumed that the Will, trust, and other estate planning documents reflect the sincere wishes of their

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