Frequently Asked Questions As a child custody attorney I am frequently asked certain questions by parents beginning a custody dispute. In this blog I want to answer just a few of the most common questions. The other parent and I do not have a custody order or agreement, can I take my child out of state? While there is no …
Can my Child Be Tried as an Adult?
When a child is charged with a serious crime a parent’s first thought is usually whether or not their child can, or will be treated as an adult. Having represented juveniles in crimes ranging from simple possession of alcohol to robbery, malicious wounding, and even rape, it is a serious question to consider if your own child has been charged …
The Reality of Expungement of Police and Court Records in Virginia
Criminal convictions, arrests, and even police investigations can have wide-ranging collateral consequences on an individual. Records relating to such events can prevent advancement in one’s career or even getting your career started. Virginia has enacted a law that allows for the expungement of police and court records under certain circumstances. Virginia allows for any person who is charged with a …
Common Estate Planning Documents in Virginia
Meeting with an estate planning attorney at Waltrip & Campbell, P.C. to discuss your unique situation will provide you with peace-of-mind knowing that your affairs will be taken care of regardless of what life throws at you. Estate planning is just as much about planning for the remainder of your life as it is planning for your family members after your death. There are …
SPEEDING TICKETS AND TRAFFIC TICKETS IN VIRGINIA
VIRGINIA TRAFFIC AND SPEEDING TICKETS BY THE NUMBERS According to a 2012 Fairfax News article, during the Commonwealth’s 2010 fiscal year, Virginia’s courts accumulated $238,314,876 from all traffic tickets. Needless to say, $238 million means that quite a few traffic tickets were issued on Virginia’s 75,000 miles of roadway. According to Fairfax News, which cites analysis from AAA Mid-Atlantic, $101 …
4 Phases of an Uncontested Divorce
Uncontested divorce is a unique area of the law. Unlike other civil suits there is a timeline and phases, which can either make the case move forward quite quickly, or when not handled properly, extremely slow. I have often been asked by clients during an uncontested divorce “when will this be over?” This is a great question, and focuses on …
DUI 2nd Client Found Not Guilty
A client of Waltrip & Campbell, PC, represented by Brandon C. Waltrip, Esq., was found not guilty of Driving Under the Influence 2nd Offense in the Williamsburg James-City County General District Court after trial on May 19, 2016. The Court found there was insufficient evidence the client was driving on the night in question. If found guilty the client faced …
Client Wins Child Custody Dispute
After three years, the non-custodial parent, and client of Waltrip & Campbell, PC won primary physical custody in a full day child custody trial in the Williamsburg James-City County Circuit Court. The client was represented by Brandon C. Waltrip, Esq. who specializes in child custody matters. This particular client had been fighting to re-gain custody of her child from the …
Is An Uncontested Divorce Right for Me?
A common question potential clients often struggle with is whether or not an uncontested divorce is right for them. The question is really less about assets, then about your approach to the divorce process. In this blog I examine what are the real issues behind whether an uncontested divorce is right for clients. 1. I Don’t Want to Go to …
Three Things For Your Child Custody and Support Consultation
Often clients wonder what documents are most important for a consultation. For a criminal charge, the answer is simple, the summons given to you by police evidencing the charges. But, what should you bring to a child custody and support consultation? This blog lays out the most helpful documents to bring to a child custody and support consultation. 1. Current …