In short, yes, you do need to go to court when you’re going through the adoption process in Virginia. While it may seem intimidating to appear in front of a judge to address such a personal matter, you can rest…

If a couple in Chesapeake or Suffolk, Virginia lives together before getting married, is the couple more likely to get divorced? The answer to this question has resulted in different—and often opposite—answers from researchers over the last several decades. However,…

You’ve made a wise decision by executing a will as a component of your estate plan, but it’s a mistake to think that this completes the process. Your circumstances change over the years, and different life events may impact the…

If you are questioning whether or not you are the father of a child, you may be facing many issues, such as a plethora of emotions, the payment of child support, and even the determination of child custody. Establishing paternity…

The short answer is “No”. You may not create a common law marriage in the State of Virginia. The longer answer, however, is that the State of Virginia will honor common law marriages that were created in other states. Although…

Issues surrounding family law are often emotional. Questions of child custody and support create anxiety, making compassionate legal advice all the more important when filing for divorce. Shannon and Associates, P.C. Attorneys are skilled at representing clients in matters of…