Law Advice Archives - Vitetta Family Law

November 12

Posted By: Guy Vitetta
Posted In: General Knowledge , Law Advice
Date: November 12, 2017
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Is Collaborative Family Law right for you?

Collaborative Law can be a useful, efficient and inexpensive method to resolve a family law case. While Collaborative Law has many benefits, it is prone to abuse and parties are cautioned to engage in this process only upon careful consideration of all options. Collaborative Law is best used in fa...

March 12

Posted By: Guy Vitetta
Posted In: Family Law , Law Advice , Law Articles , Legal Advice
Date: March 12, 2017
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Overturning a Final Judgement In Family Court

Disclosure of information is critical in contested Charleston Family Law matters. In certain instances failure to disclose information during litigation can lead to the reversal of a later judgement. Several years ago I was served with a motion demanding to overturn a Charleston Family Law final...

January 19

Posted By: Guy Vitetta
Posted In: Child Custody , Family Law , General Knowledge , Law Advice
Tags: child custody, termination of parental rights
Date: January 19, 2017
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Can the Family Court terminate the parental rights of an incarcerated inmate?

Andrew Myers was serving a prison sentence in Virginia. Prior to his incarceration his girlfriend became pregnant with their child and she gave birth after he was incarcerated. At some point, Social Services became involved and the child was removed from the mother’s home and placed in foster care...

June 22

Posted By: Guy Vitetta
Posted In: Court Process and Procedure , Divorce Law , General Knowledge , Law Advice
Tags: Family Court
Date: June 22, 2016
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Contempt In Family Court: What Does It Mean and What Should You Do?

Family Court Orders must be taken very seriously. The Family Court will enforce its orders and a person found to be in Contempt is subject to one year in jail, 300 hours of community service and/ or a fine of $1,500. Family Court Orders are often very detailed. They will set out specific visitation ...

June 21

Posted By: Guy Vitetta
Posted In: Divorce Law , General Knowledge , Law Advice
Tags: Family law
Date: June 21, 2016
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Why Family Law Cases Are Difficult And How To Lessen The Pain

Family Law cases are some of the most difficult cases in the judicial system. Here are a few thoughts to help you stay focused and get through your Family Law case with your sanity and bank balance intact. First, choose the right Family Law Lawyer. Our rules do not permit a Family Law Attorney to ...