When you hire an attorney, it is important for your attorney to complete a thorough conflict check. To do this, the attorney’s office needs potential clients to provide a list of all involved parties and witnesses. Sometimes people feel like our paralegals ask for too much information before your appointment with the attorney. This is not the case. Our paralegals
Relative or Step-parent adoptions are some of the most joyful cases we handle. We love helping families make their little one – or sometimes their “big” one – an official part of their family! Tiffany Fix has recently handled several such adoptions before our local courts. She shared the following: “I love helping clients with adoptions. Many times, we are
The Corporate Transparency Act, passed in 2021, requires most businesses to report information about the business owners to the federal government. To enforce the mandatory reporting requirements, the federal government created the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) accept Beneficial Ownership Information Reports (“BOIR”) from all required entities. The stated goal of the CTA with the BOIR requirements is to combat
A lot of people think that if both parents agree to not follow a child support order, then the support obligation simply disappears. These people could not be more wrong. Even if the parents agree to not enforce a child support court order, the receiving parent can always change his/her mind and ask for enforcement years down the road. At
A general rule of thumb should be to not sue someone if you don’t have solid evidence. Another good rule is to not sue someone if they have a greater claim against you. An opposing party learned this lesson the hard way in a challenging case won by attorney Ben Thurman. Our client was civilly sued here in Virginia. Mr.
Simons, Thurman & Fix recently secured a settlement of $300,000.00 for one of our wonderful clients who was unfortunately injured in an automobile accident. This settlement for such a complex personal injury case not only underscores our commitment to justice but also highlights our dedication to securing favorable outcomes for our clients. Background of the Case: The personal injury case
In the realm of real property disputes, partition suits emerge as formidable legal tools designed to resolve conflicts among co-owners. These cases are particularly common in Virginia, where shared ownership often leads to disagreements over property use, management, or sale. In this article, we will delve into the nuances of partition suits in Virginia, exploring the legal framework, procedural aspects,
Owning a piece of land is often a symbol of stability and security. There’s nothing quite like the feeling of knowing you own your own little slice of America… a place you can call your own. The concept of adverse possession can cast a shadow over property ownership, potentially leading to the loss of your valuable land. In Virginia, adverse
Virginia child support laws are designed to ensure that both parents contribute to their child’s financial needs. When a dispute arises over child support, an experienced family law attorney is essential to navigate the legal complexities and to advocate for a fair resolution. In Virginia, the child support guidelines are presumed to be correct absent a judicial finding to the
Adverse possession is a legal concept that allows an individual to claim ownership of another person’s property by openly occupying and using it for a specified period, while the true owner fails to assert their rights. In Virginia, like in many other states, adverse possession is governed by a set of specific elements that must be met for a claim