The last year and a half has been a difficult time for many federal employees. Many have lost their jobs due to reorganization and downsizing in numerous agencies. Meanwhile, the state of the economy as a whole has led to numerous job losses and business closures in...
Many married couples have shared bank accounts. Prior to a divorce, or even during the divorce itself, it is technically possible for either of them to make withdrawals from these accounts. They are authorized to do so, and just the fact that their marriage is ending...
Decisions regarding living arrangements are usually among the first ones spouses make after the initial divorce conversation. They have to decide how they will live before the divorce is finalized. Buying a home is one of the choices people consider when going through...
Whether a couple who’s ending their marriage has considerable, valuable assets to divide or relatively few things, the property distribution portion of divorce can be contentious and emotional. One of the key things to determine first is which assets are considered...
An overseas move may promise a better job, a fresh start or the chance to live closer to family. But if you share custody after divorce, that opportunity can raise a hard question right away: can you take your child with you? Moving overseas with your child may affect...
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...
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...
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...
Spouses might acquire residential or commercial properties and serve as landlords to tenants. They might acquire properties in poor condition to renovate and resell. The acquisition of vacant land held to wait for prices to appreciate is also a common investment...
Shared custody typically requires parents to continue interacting with one another even after their relationship ends. Co-parenting, or working cooperatively to raise shared children, has become the gold standard in shared custody scenarios. However, working together...
