Family Law & Business Attorneys Serving Chesapeake, Norfolk, Suffolk, Isle of Wight and all of Hampton Roads. When your life feels very disrupted, whether you're considering divorce, dealing with custody and visitation issues, or wondering about child support, you may be in a state of panic, shock, or anger. I will ensure you feel comfortable, fully informed, and empowered throughout each step of the legal process.
You will receive honest, skillful, and dedicated legal representation, with personalized attention and respectful treatment. Hurting people oftentimes hurt themselves and others and together we will work to reduce or even eliminate that hurt. Your lawyer's experience matters when handling complex issues like child custody and visitation; handling wills, trusts, and estates; and navigating corporate and business law.
Attorney Ralph Nichols, Jr. will put his over 30 years of legal experience into helping you. He will provide honest, skillful, aggressive, and dedicated attorney counsel, protecting your rights during the legal process.
You will receive honest, skillful, and dedicated legal representation, with personalized attention and respectful treatment. Hurting people oftentimes hurt themselves and others and together we will work to reduce or even eliminate that hurt. Your lawyer's experience matters when handling complex issues like child custody and visitation; handling wills, trusts, and estates; and navigating corporate and business law.
Attorney Ralph Nichols, Jr. will put his over 30 years of legal experience into helping you. He will provide honest, skillful, aggressive, and dedicated attorney counsel, protecting your rights during the legal process.
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For over 30 years, I have devoted the bulk of my practice to divorce and family law, including service in the judiciary.
As a divorce lawyer, I have had the privilege of helping people navigate emotional, practical, and legal issues in what is often a highly emotionally charged atmosphere.
There are no "cookie cutter" approaches, but there are definitely ways to make what is oftentimes a difficult path easier.
I often tell people that I am an expert on the law, they are not, but they are an expert on the facts, and I am not.
As a divorce lawyer, I have had the privilege of helping people navigate emotional, practical, and legal issues in what is often a highly emotionally charged atmosphere.
There are no "cookie cutter" approaches, but there are definitely ways to make what is oftentimes a difficult path easier.
I often tell people that I am an expert on the law, they are not, but they are an expert on the facts, and I am not.
When are you "Legally Separated"?
You are separated when you are not cohabiting as husband and wife (not living under the same roof, or you are physically separated under the same roof).
A separation can start when the parties are living in the same house but in separate bedrooms.
There also must be an intention of one or both parties that the separation is permanent.
Nothing needs to be "filed" to begin the separation period.
Each spouse is responsible for caring for his or her own space within the home, such as bedroom.
You are separated when you are not cohabiting as husband and wife (not living under the same roof, or you are physically separated under the same roof).
A separation can start when the parties are living in the same house but in separate bedrooms.
There also must be an intention of one or both parties that the separation is permanent.
Nothing needs to be "filed" to begin the separation period.
Each spouse is responsible for caring for his or her own space within the home, such as bedroom.
This is a divorce that can be almost court-free.
The lawyers, along with any necessary professionals, will collaboratively guide the parties through a more amicable divorce process.
This is a more business-like approach and requires the parties to agree that the marriage is at an end.
The parties have to be past any abuse, intimidation, or hidden agendas.
If there are children, the parties need to agree that the children should have a strong and healthy relationship with both parties.
Namely, both parties must be able to compromise in regard to many, if not all, aspects of their divorce.
The lawyers, along with any necessary professionals, will collaboratively guide the parties through a more amicable divorce process.
This is a more business-like approach and requires the parties to agree that the marriage is at an end.
The parties have to be past any abuse, intimidation, or hidden agendas.
If there are children, the parties need to agree that the children should have a strong and healthy relationship with both parties.
Namely, both parties must be able to compromise in regard to many, if not all, aspects of their divorce.
In a bid to lure Millenials, the U.S. military is making the most sweeping changes to its retirement program since World War II.
No longer will only 20-year veterans leave the service with a benefit for later life.
Going forward, those who serve as little as two years will be assured of returning to civilian life with at least some retirement savings.
The new Blended Retirement System introduces matching contributions to a 401(k)-type savings plan while downsizing the traditional pension benefit - a trade the corporate world has been making for 35 years.
No longer will only 20-year veterans leave the service with a benefit for later life.
Going forward, those who serve as little as two years will be assured of returning to civilian life with at least some retirement savings.
The new Blended Retirement System introduces matching contributions to a 401(k)-type savings plan while downsizing the traditional pension benefit - a trade the corporate world has been making for 35 years.
What follows is a general summary of tax issues which may be applicable to your divorce.
Note that I do not give tax advice, so you should consult with your accountant regarding specific details.
Formerly, spousal support was taxable to the recipient and a tax deduction for the person paying the spousal support.
This is obviously a big change from what was previously the case.
Child support is not deductible by the person paying the support nor is it taxable to the recipient.
Typically, the custodial parent has the right to claim the children as dependents on their tax return, unless there is an agreement (IRS Form 8332), or by Separation Agreement, Consent Order, or Order of the Court.
Note that I do not give tax advice, so you should consult with your accountant regarding specific details.
Formerly, spousal support was taxable to the recipient and a tax deduction for the person paying the spousal support.
This is obviously a big change from what was previously the case.
Child support is not deductible by the person paying the support nor is it taxable to the recipient.
Typically, the custodial parent has the right to claim the children as dependents on their tax return, unless there is an agreement (IRS Form 8332), or by Separation Agreement, Consent Order, or Order of the Court.
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