The New Year brings with it a new beginning and renewed vigor to take charge of your life and make changes that shape the future for the better. If you believe your marriage has broken down to a point of no return and that there is no reconciling with your spouse, getting a divorce may […]
Every human being has a right to be protected from harm. If you are the victim of abuse or violence in your home or relationship, a domestic violence petition can help you achieve this protection. By filing a petition with the court, you are requesting an Emergency Order of Protection pursuant to West Virginia Code § 48-27-403. When […]
If you’ve been served a domestic violence petition by a current or former romantic partner, spouse, or family member, you may be feeling confused, and maybe even angry. While it is hard not to react to allegations of domestic violence, it’s also important for you to keep your composure. If you disagree with the document, you […]
Despite what you may have heard, grandparents can obtain legal guardianship of their grandchildren. Legal guardianship grants grandparents a limited set of rights and responsibilities for their grandkids. Sometimes, the parents will voluntarily create a grandparent guardianship agreement, other times a family court will determine the guardianship agreement for the grandchildren. Essentially, guardianship entails that the grandparents […]
Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed last year, alimony rules are about to change in the United States. Couples filing for divorce must settle terms before 2018 is over, lest they want to be subject to the statutes set in place by the recent tax reform. For 70 years, alimony payments have been […]
