Virginia Family Law Blog
Living apart under the same roof: a survival guide
There’s one phase of the divorce process that many couples dread, but it can be unavoidable: living together after you decide to split. In most cases, people continue to live in the same home out of financial necessity, for the kids, or because they want to test the...
Should household goods be appraised in a divorce?
As the years pass during a marriage, couples here in Virginia and elsewhere will often purchase items for their homes. Like many people, they may not spend much time considering the value of their household goods during their daily lives. However, when it comes to...
What will happen to my retirement fund in a divorce?
Most people in Fairfax and Leesburg have a lot of wealth tied up in their retirement plans. Some in the area may have a 401(k) plan through their private employers, while public employees and others may be entitled to a retirement pension after so many years of...
Things to think about when creating a parenting schedule
As a Virginia family goes through a divorce, its members will need to contemplate and adapt to a number of changes. This is especially true when it comes to any children, who may feel as though they are and will continue to be in a constant state of flux going between...
Making sure marital property division follows a prenup
Before the “I do’s” and after wedding preparations begin, many Virginia couples may discuss the possibility of executing a prenuptial agreement. One of the primary intents of such an agreement is to decide issues regarding marital property division in the event of a...
Who has a right to a share in a military pension in a divorce?
Military service members in the Fairfax and Leesburg areas perform the crucial and honorable role of protecting our nation’s interests. However, a marriage in which one or both spouses are members of the military can be challenging. Long deployments and frequent moves...
When negotiations fail and parents face the courtroom
When the marriages of Virginia parents end, their primary concern will most likely be what will happen to their children. These days, most parents attempt to negotiate their own child custody agreements, but sometimes, negotiations fail, even with the help of a...
Parenting plan provisions to help avoid co-parenting conflicts
No matter how much Virginia parents work together, disputes regarding the children will arise whether they are married or not. It is nearly impossible to always agree on how to raise the children or what decisions should be made on their behalf. A divorce only tends...
4 important reasons to have a prenup
Your engagement is an exciting time, and planning your life with your spouse can answer many questions. Will one of you move into the other’s home, or will you start looking for something entirely new? How will you run your household? What will your budget look like?...
What happens to my business in my divorce?
Property division in divorce can be the most stressful and complicated portion of the entire process. Splitting up the assets of between two people includes bank accounts, retirement assets, and expensive property like homes, cars, and boats. These assets are...
