3 Potential benefits of settling your divorce outside of the court:
The divorce process often brings images of a highly contested and adversarial undertaking. However, this is frequently not the case. A...
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Ross & Beckman, PLC.
- Mar 13
- 2 min
When is it time to end your marriage and get a divorce?
Every marriage hits a rough patch now and then. Maybe one or both of you lost a job, resulting in household money woes. The two of you...
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Ross & Beckman, PLC.
- Feb 16
- 2 min
Estate planning: What are the benefits of a trust over a will?
Wills remain the more prevalent estate planning tool, but trusts have some unique advantages to offer. As such, you should consider...
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Ross & Beckman, PLC.
- Jan 24
- 2 min
Benefits of Mediation in Divorce
It is no surprise that divorce can be a stressful time for anyone who experiences it. The stress of divorce can be mitigated however, if...
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Ross & Beckman, PLC.
- Jan 11
- 2 min
Personal Injury Claims
No one wants to contemplate the possibility that they may be injured at the hands of someone else, but when it happens, it’s important to...
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Ross & Beckman, PLC.
- Jan 4
- 2 min
Property division in a Virginia divorce
Virginia is an “equitable distribution” state, meaning each asset is evaluated individually and may not be divided equally. Virginia is...
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Ross & Beckman, PLC.
- Dec 21, 2022
- 2 min
Why new parents may want to have a will and a trust
Your estate plan gives you an opportunity to provide meaningful support for your children if anything were to happen to you. Your natural...
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Ross & Beckman, PLC.
- Dec 1, 2022
- 2 min
When Do You Need a Family Lawyer?
Those who practice family law are involved in the most personal and emotional areas of their client’s lives, as well as the some of the...
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Ross & Beckman, PLC.
- Nov 23, 2022
- 2 min
Here is how to handle a DUI traffic stop in Virginia
As a resident here in Virginia, there are plenty of restaurants and events to enjoy. For example, you might go to a bar with friends to...
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Ross & Beckman, PLC.
- Nov 2, 2022
- 2 min
Is your spouse hiding assets?
If you’re getting divorced and your spouse is the one who typically handles the family finances, it’s important to ask yourself if you...
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Ross & Beckman, PLC.
- Oct 20, 2022
- 3 min
Divorce Options: Mediation and Collaborative Divorce
Divorce options include mediation and collaborative divorce. You may be aware that there are different options for obtaining a divorce,...
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Ross & Beckman, PLC.
- Oct 20, 2022
- 3 min
Does My Spouse Have Any Rights To My Retirement Through Our Divorce?
Saving for retirement is a conversation many couples discuss during their marriage in preparing for their future together. While the...
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Ross & Beckman, PLC.
- Oct 20, 2022
- 2 min
When Should I get a Protective Order?
If you find yourself in circumstances that put your safety or the safety and well-being of your loved ones into question, you may have...
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Ross & Beckman, PLC.
- Oct 6, 2022
- 1 min
Not all collisions occur on the open roads
With road traffic collisions, it’s common to focus on highway crashes, crashes at intersections and other accidents that occur at speed....
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Ross & Beckman, PLC.
- Oct 1, 2022
- 2 min
Ways to make a prenuptial agreement work for you.
For many people, the idea of a prenuptial agreement is strange and something that they’ve never even contemplated. For others, it’s a...
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Ross & Beckman, PLC.
- Sep 7, 2022
- 2 min
Finding the Right Child Custody Attorney
Divorce is an emotionally traumatic time even when you and your partner are striving to reach an amicable dissolution to your marriage. ...
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Ross & Beckman, PLC.
- Aug 24, 2022
- 2 min
Staying calm and collective during a traffic stop
Under Virginia law, the police cannot stop you for a drunk driving investigation without cause. They must have probable cause to suspect...
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Ross & Beckman, PLC.
- Aug 17, 2022
- 2 min
Collaborative Divorce – A Cooperative Approach
Arriving at the decision to divorce is never easy; we understand there are many ripples to consider in your life and the lives of those...
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Ross & Beckman, PLC.
- Aug 1, 2022
- 3 min
Divorce After 50.
It’s never too late to begin again. Sometimes by choice, and sometimes that choice is made for us. Unfortunately, deciding to divorce...
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Ross & Beckman, PLC.
- Jul 6, 2022
- 1 min
Getting divorced? Learn about spousal support in Virginia
Spousal support, or alimony, has undergone a sort of revolution over the years. It can be awarded to both husbands and wives. Spousal...
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