Joseph CurcioMay 162 minHow Are Pet Ownership Disputes Handled in Virginia?An issue that sometimes arises when a couple ends their relationship is the matter of who keeps the family pet. If the couple is...
Joseph CurcioMay 33 minWhat is the Role of a Guardian Ad Litem of a Child in Cases Involving Custody or Visitation?In Virginia, a Guardian Ad Litem (“GAL”) is a specially-trained attorney who a court has appointed to represent the best interests of a...
Joseph CurcioJan 313 minWhat Is The “Best Interest Of The Child” Standard That Courts Apply in Custody And Visitation Cases?In Virginia, any court determining the custody or visitation rights of a parent, grandparent, or other party of interest over a child...
Joseph CurcioJan 254 minWhat Basic Facts Do I Need To Know About Child Custody And Visitation Hearings In Virginia Courts?Families come in many different shapes and sizes. Perhaps it is no surprise, then, that Virginia courts often take a highly fact-specific...
Joseph CurcioJan 104 minWhat Do The Terms “Uncontested Divorce” And “Contested Divorce” Mean?In Virginia, the divorce process can be costly, complex, and emotionally taxing. That’s why it’s important for anyone considering a...
Joseph CurcioJan 73 minWhat Are The Potential Consequences For Being Convicted Of A Traffic Violation?The consequences that a traffic violation conviction can impose on a person’s driving privileges are generally not well-understood. The...