Kelly Byrnes & Danker, PLLC continues to be fully available to serve the needs of both our existing clients as well as new clients for their family law matters. Although we are primarily working remotely due to the impact of COVID-19, we remain fully operational and accessible to meet with clients via video and telephone conferencing during this time period. Read More
Now that you are starting divorce proceedings, every life in your household is about to change, and your children may fear what the future will look like. At this point in your relationship with your soon-to-be-ex spouse, the only thing you may agree on is making...
The choices you make during your divorce will have a direct impact on your future and the lives of your kids. Even after the process is final, the things you do and say can have an effect on your children, especially when it comes to a tricky co-parenting situation....
When you filed a divorce petition in a Virginia court, you no doubt wanted to focus on your children's best interests. Leaving the past behind from a marriage and moving on in life in a productive, healthy way is a lot easier said than done in many cases, especially...
When you go through a divorce, you can expect big changes in your life. Maybe this is your goal, or maybe divorce was never what you wanted. Unfortunately, there is often little you can do to stop the process if your spouse is determined to end the marriage.At the end...
If you are one of the many Virginia residents who is getting married this year or in the near future, you probably have a lot on your plate. While planning a wedding can be fun and exciting, it can also be stressful and time-consuming. During this crazy time in your...
When you file your divorce petition, the judge overseeing your case will conduct property division proceedings at some point unless you negotiate an agreement outside the courtroom. Virginia, along with all but nine other states, is an equitable property state. This...
Divorce is tough. But it can be significantly harder when children are involved. Not only are the usual issues present – dividing assets, sorting out finances – but there’s also custody and the children’s welfare to consider.When deciding on a...
Some people view prenuptial agreements as planning for a marriage to fail. That is not true. A prenuptial agreement gives you and your partner the opportunity to plan for the future. While it may not sound particularly romantic, it can help get your marriage off on...
Though the state of Virginia does not require alimony or spousal support as part of your divorce settlement, a judge may order you to pay support to your ex. If you are in the middle of your divorce proceedings, you may not mind agreeing to payments to speed up your...
For most separating couples, determining custody arrangements lies at the top of the divorce priority list. Perhaps you and your spouse want sole custody of your children, or perhaps you both agree that joint custody will work best for your family dynamic.In all...
