Inman & Strickler PLC

01/10/2022

Congrats to Bob Timms, Ros Willis and Greg Montero for being named 2022 Top Lawyers by Coastal Virginia and CoVaBIZ magazines!

04/06/2020

Can I Deny Custody and Visitation Due to Coronavirus Social Distancing Recommendations?

We’ve received a lot of inquiries from clients asking if they must still comply with custody and visitation orders in light of social distancing recommendations to fight the coronavirus. In these very difficult and uncertain times, we appreciate the enhanced concern many parents have with exchanging their children with another parent whose level of social distancing is unknown. We hope to be able to provide some amount of comfort and guidance regarding this issue.

Notably, Virginia Governor Northam’s Executive Order Fifty-Five specifically authorizes travel required by court order to facilitate custody and visitation exchanges. This authorization removes any doubt that the Governor intends for all visitation exchanges to continue forward as normal.

Of course, these are not normal times and everyone’s situation is different. It is impossible to provide specific advice as every situation needs to be evaluated on a case by case basis. As practicing attorneys, we cannot ethically tell you not to comply with an order of the Court. What we can say, is that we believe significant latitude will be given by the courts for parents that have a legitimate reason for withholding visitation. Much will depend on the exact wording of the relevant custody and visitation order. A parent with primary physical custody with a general “reasonable visitation” clause will have more leeway than an order with specific visitation terms. However, contemporaneously with any divergence from the Court’s order, you should file a motion to amend that order to permit a change in the visitation schedule.

The easiest example would be if the other parent has tested positive for Covid-19. Another example would be if you are the primary parent and you are high risk, and the other parent is not demonstrating social distancing or indicated a refusal to take social distancing seriously after a discussion of the matter.

We are happy to help you with this analysis and any other family law questions you may have. Please call our office at (757) 486-7055 or email [email protected] to set up a consultation today.

09/23/2019

Happy First Day of Fall!

09/05/2019

INMAN & STRICKLER, PLC CELEBRATES 30 YEARS
The law firm of Inman & Strickler, PLC is celebrating its 30th year of serving clients in Southeast Virginia and beyond. The firm’s 11 partners decided to memorialize the occasion with a festive event at the firm’s Lynnhaven Parkway office. Its partners and staff provide services in a broad range practice areas including business, real estate, workers compensation, litigation, domestic relations, and estate planning. The firm maintains two websites at www.inmanandstrickler.com and www.vahoalaw.com.

07/16/2019

Has your driver’s license been suspended because of failure to pay court costs and fines? A new law effective July 1 that prohibits courts from suspending driving privileges for failure to pay these costs means many Virginians may be eligible for license reinstatement. 🚗💳👩🏾‍⚖️

Find out more at the Norfolk Re-Entry Council’s annual Town Hall Meeting! State Delegate Joseph Lindsey will provide opening remarks. Information sessions begin at 4:30, 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. Bring ID to obtain DMV compliance summary!

📅 Tuesday, July 16
⏰ 4 PM - 7:30 PM
🏫 City of Norfolk Workforce Development Center
📍 201 E. Little Creek Rd.

07/02/2019

Just a reminder that most fireworks are illegal in Virginia! Stay safe while we celebrate our country’s independence!

July often means backyard barbecues, parades and fireworks, but Norfolk Fire-Rescue urges residents to keep the firework displays to the professionals. 🎆

Nationwide each year, fireworks cause roughly:
1300 structure fires 🏠
300 vehicle fires 🚗
17,000 other fires resulting in injuries 🔥

In 2017, nearly 13,000 people were treated in US emergency rooms for fireworks related injuries. 🚑

Since fireworks are illegal, we suggest you join us for the 4th of July Great American Picnic & Fireworks at Town Point Park! 🎇

07/02/2019

Ignoring or violating a litigation hold can have serious consequences. Does your business have a plan? Also, written retention policies can mitigate your expense and risk when you receive a subpoena or litigation hold. Give us a call, we can help.

ALEXANDRIA (AP) A federal judge has sanctioned Virginia’s largest school system for destroying or failing to preserve documents relevant to a lawsuit accusing school officials of ignoring a g…

07/02/2019

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Hundreds of new laws take efficiency July 1. Have questions? Give us a call!

State legislators raised the age for buying to***co and e-cigarettes to 21, made happy-hour ads legal and worked to reform child abuse and school safety laws.

06/09/2019

06/01/2019

Our hearts are broken.

05/04/2019

May the 4th be with you.