Virginia Family Law Headlines
It is always interesting to read news stories related to divorce, custody, and support in Virginia and other states. These news stories can sometimes give insight into how the court system works and what other families are dealing with when it comes to divorce matters.
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Attorney Van Smith Joins Virginia Business Magazine's Legal Elite For three consecutive years, Smith Strong attorney and Managing Partner Van Smith has been named part of Virginia Business Magazine's Legal Elite. -
Attorney Van Smith Featured in Chester Village News Attorney Van Smith represents the Chester Community Association Against Car Title Lenders -
Ashley Madison Data Leak Leads to Surge in Calls in Virginia Attorney Van Smith quoted in Loudoun Times Mirror story on the Ashley Madison hack scandal -
Super Lawyers Rising Star Van Smith was awarded Super Lawyers' Rising Star distinction for Family & Matrimonial Law in Virginia. -
Gay Marriage Laws Changing In Virginia RVA news reports that the US Court of Appeals for the Fourth District) rules that gay marriages in Virginia may begin shortly. -
Van Smith Speaks Out Against Chester Landfill Expansion Attorney Van Smith was Featured in the Chester Village News Speaking Out Against the Chester Landfill Expansion and Its Use of Fly Ash -
Ex-Wife Receives Life Insurance Benefits After Federal Worker’s Passing One recent Virginia case exemplifies just why having legal advice is integral when it involves the division of assets in your divorce. This case involves a federal employee who let his ex-wife remain as the beneficiary to his life insurance plan, even after he married another woman. -
A Fairfax Ruling on the Separation of Church and State How a Fairfax County Judge's ruling brings about questions of the Separation of Church and State in Virginia Family Law, and how this affects you -
The Investment of Child Support Brittany DeVries, Client Services Specialist at Smith Strong, explains the importance of securing reliable child support. -
Attorney Van Smith's Book on Divorce & Custody in Virginia Smith Strong, PLC welcomes attorney Van Smith's Book on Divorce & Custody -
Real Housewife Opting For Divorce Mediation Vicki and Donn Gunvalson from The Real Housewives of Orange County are attempting mediation to settle their divorce. -
Decrease in Military Divorce Is the First in Ten Years After a steady rise in the military divorce rate, 2012 finally brought a slight decrease in the number. -
As Recession Fades Away, Divorces on the Rise Again in Virginia After a big drop-off in divorce filing during the recession, Virginia is beginning to see an increase. -
Wealthy Food Company President Hit Hard With Spousal Support Michael McCain, President of Maple Leaf Foods, was ordered to pay his ex-wife of 30 years $175,000 a month in spousal support. -
Virginia Sperm Donor Ruled to Have Parental Rights The Virginia Supreme Court has ruled that William Breit has rights to his child, who was conceived by in-vitro fertilization.