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Protection for a cohabiting partner in cases of family abuse.

Posted on June 30, 2011 in Family Law, Personal Representation

Pursuant to Section 16.1-279.1 of the Code of Virginia, one spouse may seek protection from the other in the appropriate Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court when there has been an act of family abuse, and when it is necessary to protect the health and safety of the person seeking the protective order.

Bon Air Rotary Charity Golf Tournament

Posted on June 28, 2011 in General News

On September 12, 2011, the Bon Air Rotary Club will be holding its 18th Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Stonehenge Golf & Country Club. This year's tournament will benefit both the Alexander O. Kalata Memorial Fund and the Families of the Wounded Fund, Inc. The tournament will be an 18-holecaptain's choice format.

Northstar

Posted on June 25, 2011 in General News

For over 12 years I have been a part of an amazing ministry called Northstar Community. A recovery ministry for anyone with “Hurts, Habits or Hang-ups,” it began as an eight-week pilot program of Bon Air Baptist Church in Chesterfield County. At its heart is a Christ-centered twelve-step program.Lori and I showed up the first week to support our friends the McBeans.Teresa McBean,

Four from Owen & Owens Named to 2011 Virginia ‘Super Lawyers’

Posted on June 23, 2011 in General News

Owen & Owens is proud to announce that its three founding partners and one of its senior associates were all voted by their peers for the 2011 edition of Virginia Super Lawyers(r). W. Joseph Owen III and Mary Burkey Owens were named to Virginia Super Lawyers. Samuel J. Kaufman and Kimberly A.

Making medical decisions for your cohabiting partner.

Posted on June 15, 2011 in General News

As an estate planning and domestic relations attorney, from time to time, I am asked whether there is a way to ensure that an individual in a non-marital cohabiting relationship can make health care decisions for his or her partner. The answer is yes. By executing a legally valid Durable Health Care Power of Attorney,

Hiring an Attorney for a Divorce

Posted on June 03, 2011 in Civil Litigation, Divorce, Family Law, Personal Representation

When someone is considering a separation or divorce, he or she should consult an attorney who specializes in domestic relations law. The state bar referral service can assist people by providing the names of local attorneys who specialize in domestic relations matters. Most attorneys, including our attorneys, charge a fee for an initial consultation.

Buying a house together when you’re not married

Posted on May 30, 2011 in Commercial Real Estate, Personal Representation

In today’s society, many adults choose to live together before they marry, or choose to make a long-term commitment to one another without formalizing the relationship with a marriage certificate, or cannot legally marry because the state in which they reside does not recognize a union between two adults of the same gender.

Med-Pay and Property Damage

Posted on May 25, 2011 in Personal Injury, Personal Representation

There are two provisions of an insurance policy that are often not fully understood by clients when they are in an accident. These are the provisions of med-pay and the rules on property damage.
Med-Pay
Most insurance policies in Virginia include coverage for medical payments for injuries suffered in an accident.

The Different Divorce Approaches

Posted on May 15, 2011 in Civil Litigation, Divorce, Family Law, Personal Representation

In
order to best navigate the divorce process, it is essential to understand the
different ways that the issues of divorce may be resolved.
Litigation
– People most often think of litigation when they think of divorce. Litigation may be necessary when spouses are unable
to resolve the various issues involved with divorce.

I now pronounce you…roommates?

in Commercial Real Estate, Estate Planning, Family Law, Personal Representation

As a family law attorney, I spend a good deal of my day helping others to plan for upcoming marriages or helping them to end existing marriages. Within the last few months, however, I have met with a number of individuals contemplating, or already involved in, another type of relationship: a non-marital cohabitation relationship.