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Manassas, VA, 20110
The Irving Law Firm was founded by John Irving, who believes that his firm is more than just a business but a family and community-driven enterprise. It is the firm's goal to bring positive change and direction to individuals and families in Northern Virginia and surrounding areas. The team at The Irving Law Firm is dedicated to providing individualized and tailored legal solutions to their clients. They make it a point to communicate with their clients with honesty and transparency. They make sure to inform each client of all options and legal possibilities. The firm provides services in family law, business formation, adoption, criminal law, personal injury, and estate planning to residents of Northern Virginia and surrounding areas.
The Irving Law Firm
9253 Mosby St., 2nd Floor
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 844-4118
https://www.TheIrvingLawFirm.com/
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An Adoption Petition must be filed in the Circuit Court of the county or city where the Petitioners live. However, if the child was placed by an agency, the petition...
In Virginia, fathers and mothers have the same legal rights, and a birthfather has the same rights as a birthmother. However, these rights can greatly diminish...
In Virginia Adoption Law, birth fathers have full parental rights. Consequently, a birth mother has no legal right to conceal the identity of the birth father....
In Virginia Adoption Law it is not necessary for a birth father to be named on the birth certificate to acquire parental rights. If he is the biological father,...
If the man whom the birth mother identifies under oath as being the birth father denies paternity, he may sign a Denial of Paternity. This is just as effective...
An adoptive placement is a conscious decision to give a child to new parents for the purpose of being adopted by them.It’s unfortunate that many people still...
Sometimes a birth mother does not know the full identity of the birth father. However, it is also important to understand that a birth mother may be reluctant...
I am introducing my blog with a series of posts comparing the five basic types of adoptions. They are agency adoptions, parental placement adoptions, foster...
In Virginia, birth parents may place their child directly for adoption with any family they choose, subject to legal procedures designed to ensure that the placement...
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Is Open Adoption Good For The Child?It is a question on which people may disagree, and each child and their circumstances should be considered on an individual...
Are Open Adoption Agreements Enforceable In Virginia?Until relatively recently, the answer was no, they were not enforceable. Open adoptions still happened,...
What Is Included In A Post Adoption Contact & Communication Agreement?A Post Adoption Contact and Communication Agreement (PACCA) is a very technical document,...
It is not uncommon today for birth parents to place their child for adoption with a close family relative. The procedures to adopt a family member are somewhat...
1. What Is An Expungement?A successful expungement action will result in the deletion of certain police and court records pertaining to a criminal case from...
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On January 16, 2014, President Obama signed into law the Accuracy for Adoptees Act, a bill proposed by members of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys.The...
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One of the questions inevitably asked by couples considering adoption, is whether they will love their adopted child just as much as they will love their biological...
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There are a number of important advantages to choosing ADR over litigation. The primary reason why people do not chose ADR is simply a lack of knowledge...
According to recent statistics, there are approximately 102,000 children in the foster care system in the United States who are available for adoption now. In addition...
An adoption may become contested when a birth parent is not willing to consent to the adoption or seeks to obtain custody of the child or visitation with the child....
While adoption law is primarily state law, there are some issues before Congress which relate to adoption and which are of great importance.The Adoption Tax Credit...
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It used to be that most adoptions were agency adoptions. This was thought to be best for two reasons. First,it was thought that the decision regarding with...
In a strongly worded response, the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys has reacted to the issuance of new guidelines by the Bureau of Indian Affairs without...
The adoption tax credit is a bipartisan credit that has existed since 1997. It advances an important public goal by encouraging domestic and international adoptions,...
There are the following advantages in an Agency Adoption.1. The social workers who work for adoption agencies are trained professionals. They are generally...
Advantages of Parental Placement Adoptions include the following:The birth parent, usually the birth mother, assumes responsibility for finding and interviewing...
Virginia’s adoption statutes state that a child may be place for adoption by:1. A licensed child-placing agency.2. A local Board of Social Services.3....
If a person introduces a birth mother to prospective adoptive parents, this is called facilitation. There is nothing wrong with this so long as it is not paid for.Virginia’s...
In a Parental Placement Adoption, sometimes called a Private Adoption, there may be a lot of planning before the birth of the child. It may also be necessary to...
The most difficult part of a parental placement adoption is the search. How do you find the birth mother? How does she find you? Second to this problem is the need...
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Most reckless driving incidents are tried as misdemeanors in Virginia, but some cases have additional elements that elevate the seriousness of the alleged crime...
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A number of risky driving behaviors can be classified as reckless driving in Virginia. Perhaps the most likely impetus for a reckless driving charge is excessive...
There are several options for serving notice of an adoption upon a birth father. One of these is providing notice through the Putative Father Registry. Under the...
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It is important for the birth mother to complete a Social and Medical History form. If it is possible, the birth father should complete one as well. These...
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In an adoption case, extremely important rights and responsibilities are being determined. The parental rights of the birth parents are being terminated....
In an unpublished decision recently rendered by the Court of Appeals of Virginia, Virginia’s standards of proof in contested adoption cases was again addressed.In...
The attorney with the greatest responsibility is the attorney retained by the adoptive parents. He or she will be the person who moves the case forward from...
Virginia does not require that an attorney be retained to represent the birth parents. It is not unusual for a parental placement adoption to proceed without...
The law requires that an attorney be appointed by the court to serve as guardian ad litem for the child. This attorney’s job is to investigate and report...
If a child is being placed across state lines, then another attorney will be necessary. All fifty states and the District of Columbia have adopted the Interstate...
The law requires that a Home Study investigation of the prospective adoptive home be made by a licensed child placing agency. This report will be filed with...
There are many excellent child placing agencies in Virginia which you may contract with to prepare the Home Study. It will make a difference, however, which...
The agency you select to prepare the Home Study will be primarily concerned about complying with requirements from both the Code of Virginia and regulations issued...
While Circuit Courts in Virginia have long had the authority to grant an adoption without the Consents of the Birth Parents of the child, in 1995 the General Assembly...
There is good news for families pursuing adoption. The final version of the tax reform bill before Congress has preserved the adoption tax credit!Also, the...
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In Copeland v. Todd, the Supreme Court of Virginia pointed out that the standards of proof in contested adoption cases must be read along with eight other factors...
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When Section 63.2-1205 was enacted in 1995, it included language requiring the trial court to consider whether failure to grant the Petition for Adoption would...
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The Irving Law Firm9253 Mosby St., 2nd FloorManassas, VA 20110(703) 844-4118https://www.TheIrvingLawFirm.com/...
Posted by The Irving Law Firm on 10/19/2023
9253 Mosby St., 2nd Floor, Manassas, VA 20110
The Irving Law Firm9253 Mosby St., 2nd FloorManassas, VA 20110(703) 844-4118https://www.TheIrvingLawFirm.com/...
Posted by The Irving Law Firm on 10/19/2023
9253 Mosby St., 2nd Floor, Manassas, VA 20110
The Irving Law Firm9253 Mosby St., 2nd FloorManassas, VA 20110(703) 844-4118https://www.TheIrvingLawFirm.com/...
Posted by The Irving Law Firm on 10/19/2023
9253 Mosby St., 2nd Floor, Manassas, VA 20110
The Irving Law Firm9253 Mosby St., 2nd FloorManassas, VA 20110(703) 844-4118https://www.TheIrvingLawFirm.com/...
Posted by The Irving Law Firm on 10/19/2023
9253 Mosby St., 2nd Floor, Manassas, VA 20110
Rachel focuses her practice on family law matters.Rachel is from Amherst, Virginia and graduated /magna cum laude/ from Virginia Tech. She majored in Political...
Posted by The Irving Law Firm on 10/15/2023
9253 Mosby St., 2nd Floor, Manassas, VA 20110
Taylor Sanders, an Ohio native, graduated from the University of Toledo with a Bachelor of Science degree in Paralegal Studies, specializing in Litigation....
Posted by The Irving Law Firm on 10/15/2023
9253 Mosby St., 2nd Floor, Manassas, VA 20110
Robert H. Klima serves as Senior Counsel at The Irving Law Firm. Mr. Klima has been actively engaged in the private practice of law in Manassas, Virginia since...
Posted by The Irving Law Firm on 10/15/2023
9253 Mosby St., 2nd Floor, Manassas, VA 20110
Madeline Meckes focuses her practice on corporate law, civil litigation, wills and trusts, and Title IX investigations. Madeline graduated from George Mason...
Posted by The Irving Law Firm on 10/15/2023
9253 Mosby St., 2nd Floor, Manassas, VA 20110
Mark’s practice is focused on criminal defense and civil litigation. Prior to joining the Irving Law Firm, Mark served as a judicial law clerk to the...
Posted by The Irving Law Firm on 10/15/2023
9253 Mosby St., 2nd Floor, Manassas, VA 20110
Rebecca Thacher focuses her practice on family law matters, including divorce, custody and visitation, child support, equitable distribution and spousal support...
Posted by The Irving Law Firm on 10/15/2023
9253 Mosby St., 2nd Floor, Manassas, VA 20110
Angela Morehouse is the Lead Senior Attorney for Family Law at The Irving Law Firm. She frequently litigates high-conflict family law matters including divorce,...
Posted by The Irving Law Firm on 10/15/2023
9253 Mosby St., 2nd Floor, Manassas, VA 20110
Fernando Villarroel, a long-time resident of Northern Virginia and native Spanish speaker, graduated from George Mason University with a Bachelor of Arts degree...
Posted by The Irving Law Firm on 10/15/2023
9253 Mosby St., 2nd Floor, Manassas, VA 20110
John Irving brings a working knowledge of all aspects of the legal process to any case or client with his extensive and eclectic legal background. In 1997, John...
Posted by The Irving Law Firm on 10/15/2023
9253 Mosby St., 2nd Floor, Manassas, VA 20110Accidents are a part of life and no one knows when you might face one. They can be devastating, leaving you with physical and emotional trauma, medical bills, lost...
What Is Estate Administration?Estate administration is primarily the method through which a deceased person’s estate is distributed to beneficiaries and heirs,...
As you go through life, you often accumulate a range of assets and properties. Because of this, it is essential to have a plan to legally transfer these to your...
Fairfax Stepparent Adoption AttorneyServing Clients In Northern Virginia & StatewideWhen a parent remarries, the stepparent may become more of a parent to the...
Fairfax Parental Placement Adoption LawyerPrince William County Adoption AttorneyVirginia law recognizes the rights of birth parents to place their child for adoption...
Virginia Interstate Adoption LawyerNorthern Virginia Attorney Handing Interstate AdoptionsIt is sometimes necessary to look beyond Virginia’s state lines...
Virginia International Adoption AttorneyThe International Adoption ProcessThe large majority of international adoptions are arranged through adoption agencies that...
Northern Virginia Foster Child Adoption AttorneyChildren are often placed in foster homes with the understanding that they might become available for adoption....
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Contested AdoptionsIt is not unusual for a birth parent to object to an adoption even if he or she has not played an important role, or sometimes any role, in the...
Fairfax Virginia Attorney For Agency AdoptionNorthern Virginia Adoption LawyerAn adoption agency can assist birth mothers in finding an adoptive family and adoptive...
Guiding You Through The Adoption ProcessThe Irving Law Firm can help you through your adoption process with competence and compassion. From our offices in...
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Have You Been Accused Of Indecent Exposure Or Public Nudity?If you’ve been accused of indecent exposure, or public nudity, you more than likely are facing...
Need A Sex Crime Lawyer In Manassas, VA?Sex crimes are very serious offenses. Not only can they carry very long prison sentences, but can require you to register...
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Reckless Driving Attorney In Manassas, VAHave you or someone you know gotten a ticket for reckless driving in Virginia? If so, continue reading to learn more...
Are You Dealing With A Second Offense DUI?Have you been charged with driving under the influence for a second time? If so, you may need an attorney to represent...
Are You Dealing With A First Time DUI Offense?If you’ve been accused of driving under the influence for the first time, and you’re looking for an experienced...
Do You Need A DUI/DWI Attorney In Manassas, VA?If you are looking for a lawyer who will tirelessly fight to defend you against a DUI charge, then you’re in...
If you have been charged with murder, whether you are guilty or not, recruiting the help of a skilled criminal defense attorney should be your first action....
If you have been charged with a drug crime, then the keys to keeping your freedom may be found with an experienced drug defense attorney who will help...
Assault in Virginia may be considered a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the circumstances surrounding the incident.Some types of assault you may be charged...
The Irving Law Firm, P.C. has decades of experience litigating in Northern Virginia and throughout the state. We have defended clients in many criminal cases...
If you are going through a divorce or legal separation in Northern Virginia, and the terms of your court ordered decree are not complied with, you will want...
A prenuptial agreement is a contract that a couple signs during their engagement phase. Both parties sign the agreement with a view toward what will happen...
A high net worth divorce can be very time consuming and difficult to understand for couples. Getting a divorce is already a daunting process, but when there...
Northern Virginia Equitable Distribution LawyerVirginia is an equitable distribution state, which means that property and debts will be equitably divided after...
Filing for divorce is never easy. However, seeking out the right divorce lawyers will simplify the process and allow you to navigate the proceedings with greater...
Experienced Child Support Lawyers In Manassas, VirginiaDo you need a lawyer for child support in Virginia? Are you having a hard time receiving the child support...
Your Family MattersDuring the course of divorce or separation, sometimes it is in the best interests of your children’s future to obtain the services of a...
Spousal Support Lawyers In Manassas, VirginiaIt shouldn’t come as a surprise that a divorce can cause drastic changes in you, your family and your financial...
Family LawA legal issue involving your family can affect everyone you love and everything you own. Family plays a vital role in the lives of many people. Our law...
The Standards of Proof which a Court must consider in granting an Adoption without the Consent of a birth parent includes standard “catch all” language.That...
How long would you fight for your child? …days, weeks, months, years? How much money would you spend in your battle to protect your child? …hundreds,...
“Mike, we need to talk,” Kate said as soon as Mike walked in the door.“What now, Kate?” He replied in a resigned voice.“Look, I don’t...
If you’re at the point in your marriage that you’re considering taking some time off from your spouse, you may be wondering “What is the difference...
There’s some confusion in Virginia regarding legal separation and it truly is wise to seek out a family lawyer for help if you’re considering separating...
Understanding Divorce From Bed And BoardThe term “divorce from bed and board” is a legal term Virginia uses for a largely temporary divorce procedure...
When you walk into our office, you will be greeted by one of our capable staff members. If you need to make a payment, schedule an appointment or check for important...
The first of the eight standards of proof which a court is required to consider prior to determining whether the consents of birth parents to a proposed adoption...
There must be millions of missing car keys across America. Who hasn’t had a parent, aunt, neighbor, cousin, or spouse that just can’t ever find their...
The Department of Public Safety and Homeland Security, through Secretary Brian Moran, has encouraged prosecutors and judges to reconsider sentences for those incarcerated...
The Irving Law Firm was founded by John Irving, who believes that his firm is more than just a business but a family and community-driven enterprise. It is the...
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9253 Mosby St., 2nd Floor, Manassas, Virginia 20110
