Protective Orders
- posted: Apr. 24, 2014
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There are two changes to the protective order include granting the court authority to prevent a party from terminating insurance, registration or taxes on a motor vehicle and require the Read More
Custody and Visitation
- posted: Apr. 24, 2014
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The definition of who has standing with a "legitimate interest" regarding issues of custody, visitation and support was enacted expanding the scope of such persons to include "step-grandparents." Therefore, a Read More
Child Support
- posted: Apr. 24, 2014
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The General Assembly has updated the Virginia Child Support Guidelines, the first update since the 1980s. The update is based on the application of current economic data and costs of Read More
Life Insurance
- posted: Apr. 24, 2014
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The new bill now provides the court authority at a temporary hearing (pendente lite) to require a party to maintain an existing policy of life insurance owned by that party Read More
Misdemeanors in Virginia
- posted: Mar. 14, 2014
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Virginia has four classifications of misdemeanors which are classified based on the level of punishment. Punishment for a misdemeanor conviction can range from a fine of $250 to twelve months Read More
How Divorce Affects a Business
- posted: Feb. 12, 2014
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Owning a business or any portion of a company can complicate a divorce. However, a skilled family law attorney, who is familiar with business issues, can navigate the legal field Read More
Katherine Daugherty
- posted: Jan. 15, 2014
Click here to email Katherine Daugherty Katherine Daugherty's law practice is focused in family and criminal law matters. Her family law practice includes: custody, visitation, child support, spousal support, divorce, separation Read More
Assault & Battery Against A Family Member In Virginia
- posted: Jan. 12, 2014
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You need to contact an experienced criminal defense attorney at The Daugherty Law Firm if you, a family member, or someone you know has been charged with assault and battery Read More
Larceny and Destruction of Property Offenses In Virginia
- posted: Dec. 12, 2013
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Property crimes in Virginia can be classified as misdemeanors or felonies, depending on the severity of damage caused to a piece of property, the amount of property involved, and whether Read More
Expungements
- posted: Oct. 31, 2013
Expungements Have you been vindicated, found not guilty, or the charges against you were dismissed? Did you know that the record of your arrest could be on your record for the Read More
