| The Marital Home |
| The marital residence is often the most valuable asset of the marriage. Sometimes, it is the only asset of the marriage. Thus, its classification for property distribution purposes is very important. More... |
| Minors and Medical Treatment - Parental Consent |
| Generally, parental consent is required before a minor can receive medical treatment. Most states define a minor as a person under the age of 18. State laws make an exception to the parental consent requirement in emergency situations. Minors can receive emergency medical treatment without parental consent. More... |
| International Adoption - Advance Processing |
| The United States Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recommends that all prospective parents file an application for "Advance Processing" before they identify a foreign child to adopt. Advance Processing is a procedure whereby the USCIS pre-approves the prospective parents' application to adopt a child.More... |
| Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act |
| In 1996, the Federal Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA) was signed into law. PRWORA was enacted to increase efficiency in establishment, enforcement, and collection of child support obligations. The law requires all states to adopt the Uniform Interstate Support Act by January 1, 1998, eliminating the Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act (URESA) system.More... |
| Proxy Marriages |
| A proxy marriage is a marriage where the parties were not physically present in the presence of each other. Someone stands in for the other party because either the bride or the groom is not physically present for the wedding. During the solemnization of the marriage, based upon a power of attorney, an agent acts on behalf of one of the parties. The marriage is presumed valid if it is valid in the country that performs the ceremony. More... |
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J. Barbour Rixey, P.C. Family Law, Divorce and Child Custody, Real Estate, Collections, Traffic Law and Personal Injury |
Reflections IV, Suite 130 2901 South Lynnhaven Road Virginia Beach, Virginia 23452 Telephone: 757-463-5001 Facsimile: 757-463-5070 |
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