Wayne E. Holcomb

Let me be the first to welcome you to Holcomb Law. Our firm is devoted to public outreach and education about the legal system, and I have written several articles and e-books on a variety of topics, including divorce, child custody, mediation, reckless driving, DUI defense, criminal defense and expungement of criminal records. We will provide this information to you, free of charge. Contact us any time to schedule your initial strategy meeting with one of our experienced attorneys. You might not be happy now, probably not, but I can almost guarantee that you will be happy with your Counsel here.

You Matter Here.

Regent University School of Law

J.D. (2008) | Litigation

2005 - present

Old Dominion University

MBA (2001) | Business Admin/Dispute Resolution

1997 - 2001

Oral Roberts University

B.A. | Literature

1980 - 1985

Baker University

Pre-medicine

1979 - 1980

Owner

HOLCOMB LAW, P.C.

2012 - Current

Managing Partner

Holcomb & Carmines, P.C.

2011 - 2012

Founder

Poquoson Law Group, P.C.

2010 - 2011

Associate Attorney

Pender & Coward, P.C.

2007 - 2010

Pilot, Legal Officer

U.S. Navy

1986 - 2006

Book: How Much Trouble Am I In Now?! (The Shocking Truth About Reckless Driving in Virginia)

Create Space Publishing

May, 2016

Child Custody 101: What Are My Rights As a Custodial Parent?

June 4, 2015

Expungement in Virginia: Why Do I Care?

May 13, 2015

Charged with a Crime in Virginia: What do I do Now?

1800criminaldefense.com

November 15, 2014

Top Five Reasons You Might Need a Family Law Attorney

November 5, 2014

You Matter Saturday, Yorktown, Virginia

2021

Holcomb Law

You Matter Saturday is a recurring monthly seminar that offers the public the opportunity to learn about the process of divorce, custody, mediation, and support issues while also allowing the chance to ask questions regarding their specific matter. This is an alternative to an expensive family law consultation. This seminar occurs monthly on Saturday to accommodate busy work schedules.

Challenges in Military Divorce, Mediation Training Bananza, Norfolk, VA

May 15, 2015

Conflict Resolution Center, Norfolk, Virginia

Training for non-attorney mediators in the peculiarities of military divorce.

Virginia Family Mediator--Certified 2004

Virginia Supreme Court Program

Virginia Mediator Mentor

Virginia Supreme Court Program

Virginia General Mediator--Certified 2004

Virginia Suprembe Court Program

Best Places to Work 2022

Virginia Business

2022

Best Business of 2022

Three Best Rated

2022

Best Business of 2021

Three Best Rated

2021

Best Places to Work

Virginia Business Magazine

2021

Best of Family Law, Criminal Defense, Mediation

Daily Press Choice Award

2021

Regent University

Adjunct Professor

2017 - Current

Trial Masters

Lifelong Member

2015 - Current

American Academy of Trial Attorneys

Premier 100 Virginia

2015 - Current

Poquoson City School Board

Member

2015 - Current

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2014 - Current

Virginia

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Family Law

Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

Divorce

Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

Arbitration & Mediation

Business Arbitration, Consumer Arbitration, Family Arbitration

DUI & DWI

Personal Injury

Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Truck Accidents

Traffic Tickets

Suspended License

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders

Estate Planning

Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills

Juvenile Law

• Reckless Driving Defense

Q. In VA, 12 mnths of separation is req'd w/ minors before divorce. Do I need notarized separation agreement to prove date?

November 22, 2022

A: You do not need a Separation Agreement document to establish your date of separation. That date will be stated in such an Agreemenet though. Your spouse cannot refuse to sign a Separation Agreement to forever delay your separation period for example. Your date of separation is largely up to you all--unless somebody wants to go to court and fight over it. This happens, but it is rare. When someone communicates that they want to separate--heading toward a divorce, and somebody moves (in house or out to an apartment), that is typically your date of separation. As long as there's no collusion or attempt to sidestep the law for some reason, you're going to be OK with that date. People are often separated for a time with a joint bank account, especially if they own a home and/or have children together. My advice is get to a local Family Law Mediator or Attorney to get this worked out. Our best to you.

Q. Am I entitled to 50% of our savings in a divorce?

December 29, 2021

A: A joint savings account is presumably a marital asset and as such is divisible in a divorce proceeding. It does not matter who "made the money." That would apply only to money made during the marriage, probably not that which was in the account at time of marriage. The other questions are best handled by a consultation with a lawyer who can get into the facts of the case and help advise you more specifically. Our best to you.

Q. My ex and I agree to modify the morality clause to set a timeline of 6 months in a relationship before overnight stays.

March 10, 2021

A: Unfortunately, probably not. There is a procedure that one must follow involving a Motion to Amend, but sometimes before that, we lawyers might have to file something to get the matter "before the court" A court cannot rule on something that's not rightfully in its view--even a Consent Order. Maybe your case is open, and maybe it's not, but there must be an open case for a court to take something up. It must have proper jurisdiction somehow. There are many factors that are important in this discussion. My advice is to involve a lawyer to get this done well and right. There is not a lot of work involved in what you are suggesting, so I do not think the cost will be overwhelming. My best to you all.