Articles by Virginia Lawyers and Others

  • A Witness Guide: Some lawyers don't take enough time to properly prepare their witnesses or forget the general advice all witnesses should be given. What follows is a witness handout Charles Anderson, Esq. created to assist in witness preparation. Feel free to modify the document to reflect your style, experience and beliefs.
  • Child Support: Under Virginia law each parent has a duty to support his or her children. This duty to support a child is not in any way connected to visitation; therefore, visitation can not be withheld from a parent because a parent doesn't pay child support nor can a parent withhold child support payments because visitation is being denied.
  • Trial Rules: Trial advocacy is a skill, a skill any lawyer can acquire. No case need be a loser, no matter, its law or facts, and no lawyer, a failure, no matter the verdict, so long as the trial is handled skillfully. But, like all skills, one cannot perform effectively without practice and a basic understanding of the theory behind the skill. You need to learn to think like a trial lawyer. This article offers rules, practices and tips to sharpen your trial lawyer mindset.
  • Find A Lawyer: When looking for a Virginia lawyer, spend some time researching prior to committing to any attorney. This is the most important decision you make during your divorce. Being compatible with your lawyer is needed so that you can function as a team.
  • Cost of Lawyer: A lawyer shall not make an agreement for, charge or collect an unreasonable fee or an unreasonable amount for expenses.
  • Conflict of Interest: A lawyer shall not represent a client if the representation involves a concurrent conflict of interest.