Financial dishonesty within a relationship is often referred to as a form of infidelity. It could mean that your spouse is being deceitful about their spending habits or that they are directly lying to you. This can create significant trust issues within a...
Divorce
What to do if your divorce court date was moved back
When you get ready for an upcoming divorce hearing, a postponement is likely the last thing you want. These delays, legally called a “continuance,” can happen for a number of reasons. Whether your local court in Virginia experiencing backlogs or your divorce case is...
Divorce and the SF-86: What government workers need to disclose
For many professionals in Northern Virginia, divorce is about more than just property or parenting plans. Federal employees, military officers and defense contractors hold high-level security clearances. As a result, personal life changes can affect government...
When divorce is inevitable, but conflict isn’t
Divorce is rarely something people plan for, even when the signs have been there for a long time. It often arrives at a moment when emotions are already stretched far beyond "thin," and decisions can feel even heavier than usual. Yet not every divorce has to be...
5 key points to know when doing marital property division
Dividing marital property is often one of the most challenging parts of the divorce process. Assets that once supported a shared life must now be separated fairly, which can feel overwhelming without a clear understanding of how the process works. Marital property...
Starting the new year off with a divorce?
With the holidays and 2025 now in our rearview mirrors, some spouses may decide that now’s the time to make some big life changes. If this is your reality in 2026, learn more about what you will need to do below. Why is now the time? Nothing says “new beginnings” like...
How long does your spouse have to respond to a divorce petition?
If you are going to file for divorce in Virginia, you will typically file the paperwork and then serve the divorce petition to your spouse. In Virginia, this is known as a Complaint for Divorce. Once your spouse receives it, they can review the paperwork and then have...
Use caution on social media during a divorce
People use social media on a regular basis to keep up with family and friends and pursue their interests. However, there are times when it may not be appropriate, such as, if you’re going through a divorce. Going through a divorce doesn’t necessarily mean that you...
The gray divorce rate has tripled
If you look back over roughly the last three decades, there is a very interesting divorce trend. For those who are at least 65 years old, the divorce rate has tripled. These cases are also referred to as gray divorces. And it is not just the elderly who are seeing an...
Did you know that being on vacation can escalate marital issues?
Vacations are often seen as opportunities for couples to relax, reconnect and escape the daily grind. While traveling together can create lasting memories, it can also reveal cracks in a marriage that may have gone unnoticed at home. In some cases, the stress of...


