Family Law & Business Attorneys Serving Chesapeake, Norfolk, Suffolk, Isle of Wight and all of Hampton Roads. When your life feels very disrupted, whether you're considering divorce, dealing with custody and visitation issues, or wondering about child support, you may be in a state of panic, shock, or anger.
I will ensure you feel comfortable, fully informed, and empowered throughout each step of the legal process. You will receive honest, skillful, and dedicated legal representation, with personalized attention and respectful treatment. Hurting people oftentimes hurt themselves and others and together we will work to reduce or even eliminate that hurt.
I will ensure you feel comfortable, fully informed, and empowered throughout each step of the legal process. You will receive honest, skillful, and dedicated legal representation, with personalized attention and respectful treatment. Hurting people oftentimes hurt themselves and others and together we will work to reduce or even eliminate that hurt.
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For over 30 years, I have devoted the bulk of my practice to divorce and family law, including service in the judiciary. As a divorce lawyer, I have had the privilege of helping people navigate emotional, practical, and legal issues in what is often a highly emotionally charged atmosphere. There are no "cookie cutter" approaches, but there are definitely ways to make what is oftentimes a difficult path easier.
When are you "Legally Separated"? You are separated when you are not cohabiting as husband and wife (not living under the same roof, or you are physically separated under the same roof). A separation can start when the parties are living in the same house but in separate bedrooms. There also must be an intention of one or both parties that the separation is permanent.
This is a divorce that can be almost court-free. The lawyers, along with any necessary professionals, will collaboratively guide the parties through a more amicable divorce process. This is a more business-like approach and requires the parties to agree that the marriage is at an end. The parties have to be past any abuse, intimidation, or hidden agendas.
In a bid to lure Millenials, the U.S. military is making the most sweeping changes to its retirement program since World War II. No longer will only 20-year veterans leave the service with a benefit for later life. Going forward, those who serve as little as two years will be assured of returning to civilian life with at least some retirement savings.
What follows is a general summary of tax issues which may be applicable to your divorce. Note that I do not give tax advice, so you should consult with your accountant regarding specific details. Formerly, spousal support was taxable to the recipient and a tax deduction for the person paying the spousal support.
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Enrico Castellano
Aug 30, 2021
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Yvette Ferguson
Jun 20, 2021
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Michael W. Robinson
Dec 24, 2020
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Mr. Nichols has a vast knowledge and many years of experience on the subject of family law with many anecdotes to back up my claim. I lived out of the area and he still didn’t hesitate to take me on as a client. Even though most of our interactions prior to our day in court were on the phone or over emails he still took the time to put me at ease and gave me the confidence that we could win our case.
Darol Flahart
Sep 11, 2020
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Kay Phil
Jun 30, 2020
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Peggy Lancaster
Sep 04, 2019
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Mr. Nichols is a very thorough and experienced attorney. He has helped me with many legal matters over the years and I can count on him giving advice that is to the point and by sharing an honest picture of my situation, I just feel better prepared legally. I highly recommend him, he goes the extra mile!
