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May 2017 Newsletter | VOLUME 6 - ISSUE 5 | www.pzlaw.com
This publication is intended to educate the general public about various issues. It is not intended to be legal advice. Every case is different.
IN THIS ISSUE:
SHAREnting
 The Revitalization of Waterside
 Chickens in Residential Neighborhoods
Kellam’s Corner: We hope everyone has a fun and safe Memorial Day
holiday. I just returned from the annual Virginia State Bar’s Tech Show
in Richmond to keep abreast of the ever-developing available tech
solutions to better serve our clients. As to the firm, we’ve got a few
exciting things on the horizon and we look forward to sharing these in
the next few months.
On the personal front, Avery just wrapped up her first year at ODU
and is excited about the continuing opportunities and challenges with
the dance program.
Our little demon, a/k/a Obi-Wan (our newest
mini-dachshund), turned one this month and I’m glad to say seems to
be settling down a bit as he transitions from a puppy.
Have any great summer plans? Get in touch with us through our social
media pages and let us know what you’re up to. We’d love to hear
from you.
Family Law
Kellam
Did you know?
When it comes to money and marriage, there is no one “proper
way” to handle finances. For some couples, joint accounts contribute to transparency which can help maintain trust and accountability. However, other couples may be in very different places
financially when married and want to keep separate accounts. It
doesn’t have to be one way or the other, some couples have both
joint and separate accounts. The important thing is to find what
works for your relationship.
While people know Cinco de Mayo is
not the celebration of Mexican’s independence, most don’t know that it is
actually commemorates the Mexican
army’s victory over the French on May
5, 1862, at the Battle of Puebla.
“Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would
go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree.”
– Martin Luther
SHAREnting
SHAREnting is a term used to describe the overuse of social
smoking marijuana after his child goes to bed, the opposing at-
media by parents to share news and images based on their chil-
torney can surely use that to argue against your position. Any-
dren. We love our social media platforms for many good rea-
thing you share publicly or privately on your social media feeds
sons and perhaps the most common reason is that it allows
can be used against you in questions of custody. The main inter-
us to stay connected with loved ones and friends, no matter
est of the court is the child’s wellbeing and safety, and they will
where they live.
take seriously any displays (accurate or not) of a situation that
could represent an unsafe environment.
It is not our place to offer advice on “proper parenting,” but rather to discuss the potential legal ramifications that many may not
So, as a general rule of thumb, it is wise to use thoughtful dis-
be aware of – namely issues of privacy and custody. It’s import-
cretion and remain aware of the risks associated with making
ant to realize that the indiscriminate posting of pictures of your
your life so visible to others – both friends and strangers. We
child may leave them vulnerable to being accessed and utilized
all enjoy sharing parts of our life to others, as it helps reinforce
by those with ill intentions. Parents often innocently post pho-
community and our shared experiences, but there should be
tos of their children during bath time or at the beach. There have
limits on what you share and to whom, especially when you are
been stories of these photos being used for nefarious means
involved in court actions.
and this can be deeply unsettling for parents who only wanted
to share their joy. Even when parents set their privacy settings
to restrict access of their post, friends or family members must
also have their privacy settings activated. If not, your “private”
photo will be published on that person’s feed based on their
privacy settings.
For those in the middle of a custody battle there is an additional
danger. The indiscriminate sharing of your parenting moments
on the same social media feed, and to the same audience, as
that to which you share your adult social exploits can be used
against you regardless of any contexts that you feel should be
taken into consideration. For example, if a father posts about
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practice, we will refer you to a trusted colleague to take care of you as we would. If you refer someone to us, we promise to answer his
or her questions and provide first-rate, attentive service. Thank you for your referrals and for continuing to come back to Parks Zeigler.
Deb Dishes:
May means Strawberries and time to go pick them fresh in the fields of Pungo. I love a nice warm red
berry straight from the plant to my mouth. My favorite fresh strawberry creation is the cold pie like
Shoney’s use to serve. My best friend’s mom, Natalie Gilliland, made the best pie I have ever tasted.
I cannot make a pie crust worth anything so I must buy mine and brown it per package directions. Be
sure to wash your berries, whole, and let dry on paper towels before adding to pie shell or your pie
will be runny. Place dry, washed berries in cooled pie shell with points up, which may require a little
arranging. Take three Tbsp corn starch and a tish of water to make a pourable paste, set aside. Over
medium-high heat, bring 1 cup water, and 1 cup sugar to a rolling boil. Add cornstarch to thicken and
then add ¼ cup strawberry Jello powder and a pinch of salt. I usually make two pies at once, so I
double the recipe. I set my pot in a bowl of ice water in my sink, to help cool it down quicker, stirring
it occasionally until cool enough to pour over berries. Refrigerate, add whipped cream and enjoy! All our
recipes can be found on www.pzlaw.com.
Family Corner
On The Local Front
THE REVITALIZATION OF WATERSIDE
Well, the wait is finally over. Earlier this month, the new Waterside opened, and overall, people seemed to approve of this most recent version! This is the third reboot since it opened
in 1983. May 4th was a “soft opening” of the updated food and entertainment complex and
patrons offered some positive reviews. Some commented on the lively energy and variety of
restaurants, others mentioned that they put a lot of thought into the lay out, and still one person commented on the “communal” feel, saying that you might end up talking to someone
that you wouldn’t normally get to otherwise.
Waterside stayed open through the weekend; however, closed unexpectedly the following
week for a few days without any real explanation from officials. It then re-opened for the
official grand opening on May 11th which included a free live performance from Weezer and
Kellam’s family’s newest family dog, Obi-Wan
(a/k/a “Little Man”) turned one this month.
Here he is destroying his new “indestructible”
Kong toy (and clearly only looking mildly guilty
about it), showing he’s mellowed only a little
since first arriving in the Parks’ home!
New Politics. While bad weather did threaten the event, the band and fans still had a great
time in the cold rain.
There are more than just a few reasons to stop in at Waterside if you haven’t done so yet.
From Guy Fieri’s restaurant, to Star Hill’s beer bar offering over 40 types of beer, and The
Fudgery, Stripers, and more. This new Waterside District has something to offer for everyone
and looks to be a great addition for Norfolk.
Geri traveled to Tahiti last month to island hop
on a friend’s catamaran. The marine life was
spectacular and swimming with the sharks
was one of her favorite experiences. Bora Bora
definitely lived up to it’s reputation for beauty and friendliness, but Huahine and Moorea
were her favorite islands.
Wine Review
This month, I’m (Kellam) sharing my favorite white wine. I’m a huge fan of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc.
A NZ Sauvignon Blanc will be a dry, tart wine. It has favors of lime, green apple, and peach. It pairs excellently
with sour cheeses (e.g. goat), white meats and fish, and green herbs. If you get a more mature bottling, the acidity will be more mellow. I’ve found a NZ Sauvignon Blanc to be more tart (my preference) than that of California
(and there is also France, Chile, and other places).
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
SHAREnting
 The Revitalization of Waterside
 Chickens in Residential Neighborhoods
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Allison’s Adage:
Should you be able to have chickens? The City of Virginia Beach does
the proposed ordinance in Suffolk. Some of my friends have chickens
not think so. That seemed to be the trend in Hampton Roads for quite
in Suffolk and no longer need to buy eggs. Why can’t I do that? When
some time, but in 2013, Portsmouth and Chesapeake adopted ordinanc-
my fiancé first brought up the idea of having our own chickens several
es allowing chickens at residential homes. In 2014, Norfolk followed
years ago, I was appalled at the idea. I gave the same arguments you
suit by amending their ordinance to reduce the minimum lot size and
will hear from others opposed to the idea, but if you have enough land,
setbacks to allow more residential homes to have chickens. In January
keep them contained, clean and healthy, why shouldn’t we have that
2017, the Suffolk City Council voted 7 to 1 to draft a proposed ordinance
right? Virginia Beach City Councilwoman, Jessica P. Abbott, is support-
to allow residential homes to have chickens.
ive of the idea. So, if you want chickens in Virginia Beach, reach out
to her through her Facebook page. There is also a Facebook group, 4
What is the issue Virginia Beach? The other cities have restrictions, such
Virginia Beach Hens, which provides updates on the law and guidance
as “no more than six (6) hens,” “they must be at the rear of the house,”
on providing your support.
and “the coop must be a certain size.” There are similar restrictions for
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