Holcomb Law, P.C.

10/19/2026

📋 It's Estate Planning Awareness Week!

Have you been putting off creating a will or updating your estate plan? You're not alone - but this week is a great reminder to make it a priority.

Estate planning isn't just about what happens after you're gone. It's about making important decisions now to help protect your loved ones and make things easier for them in the future.

Here are a few things to consider:

⚖ A Will: Helps outline how you want your property distributed
🏥 Advanced Medical Directive: Communicate your healthcare wishes if you're unable to speak for yourself.
✍🏻 Powers of Attorney: Allow someone you trust to handle certain financial or legal matters on your behalf if needed.

You don't have to have everything figured out today. Taking the first step is what matters.

At Holcomb Law, we believe planning ahead is one way to care for the people who matter most.

Have questions about getting started with your estate plan? Contact Holcomb Law at (757) 656-1000 to learn how we may be able to help you.

(This post is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Estate planning needs vary based on individual circumstances).

10/09/2026

Holcomb Law Offices will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2026 in observance of Columbus Day.

09/04/2026

Holcomb Law will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026 in Observance of Labor Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

09/02/2026

September is National Child Passenger Safety Month

With kids back in school and families back to their regular routines, it's a great time to make sure your little passengers are riding as safety as possible.

Take a few minutes to check:

✔️ Is your child in the appropriate car seat or booster for their age, height, and weight?
- Virginia requires restraint devices for children through the age of seven (until 8th birthday). This includes safety seats and booster seats.
- Virginia law requires children to ride in a rear-facing safety seat until the age of two or until they reach the minimum weight limit of their forward-facing safety seat.

✔️ Is the car seat installed correctly?
✔️Are the harness straps positioned properly?
✔️Has your car seat expired or been involved in a crash?

And remember: the safest car seat is the one that fits your child, fits your vehicle, and is used correctly every time.

(This post is for general information purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Every situation is different).

08/28/2026

Spousal support in Virginia is about more than simply comparing incomes.

Courts may consider both spouses' financial circumstances, the length of the marriage, career sacrifices, household contributions, earning capacity, health, and other factors when deciding whether support is appropriate.

Get a better understanding of how Virginia courts evaluate spousal support and what can affect your case on our website: https://www.attorneyholcomb.com/spousal-support-lawyer-in-virginia-what-you-can-and-cannot-get-in-alimony-in-newport-news-and-virginia-beach/

Need a spousal support lawyer Virginia residents can trust? Learn how alimony, temporary support, and modifications work before court and plan smarter.

08/24/2026

📚🎒 School is back in session! 🚌

As students head back into the classroom, let's all do our part to help keep them safe!

🚨When you see a school bus stop with it's red lights flashing, STOP 🚨

The few seconds you save by trying to get around a stopped bus are never worth risking a child's safety - or facing the legal consequences.

So as you head out this year: slow down, stay alert, watch for children, and stop for the bus!

Wishing all of our students, teachers, parents, and school staff a safe and successful school year!

(this post is for informational purposes only and is not intended as legal advice)

08/21/2026

A parent’s custody status does not automatically eliminate access to a child’s school or medical information.

Unless a court order or specific legal exception applies, both parents may have rights to access important records and stay involved in their child’s education and health care.

Learn more about Virginia’s updated parental records-access rights on our website: https://www.attorneyholcomb.com/virginia-parent-access-school-medical-records-online-2025/

08/14/2026

Virginia's protective order laws have changed.

In certain family abuse cases, courts may now be able to issue protective orders that remain in effect longer, offering extended legal protection for qualifying individuals.

Explore what these legal changes could mean for you and your family on our website: https://www.attorneyholcomb.com/virginia-protective-order-four-year-extension-2025/

Virginia protective order 2025 four years can mean longer protection when a prior order exists within 10 years. Learn what changed in Hampton Roads.

08/10/2026

Separation doesn’t always solve urgent problems.

In some Virginia divorce cases, spouses may be able to ask the court for temporary orders involving support, custody, or property issues before a final divorce is granted.

Learn what temporary court relief may be available during your separation on our website: https://www.attorneyholcomb.com/virginia-bed-and-board-divorce-2025-immediate-separation/

Learn how bed and board divorce Virginia cases can help you seek support, custody, and home-use orders sooner in Hampton Roads. Get informed.

07/30/2026

☀ Meet the Team: Summer Bucket List Edition ☀

Next up on our Summer Bucket List series: our Executive Assistant, Carly!

Here's what she's getting into this summer: ✨⛺🌊

▪️Experience my first Red Rocks Concert!!
▪️Hike the mountains of Colorado!
▪️Celebrate my birthday weekend at Point Break Festival!
▪️Camp on the beach at False Cape State Park
▪️Make unforgettable summer memories with my granddaughters

🗨 Tell us - what's one thing on YOUR summer bucket list?