In most high-asset divorces, the division of the marital assets (and debts) is second in importance only to the custody arrangements for any minor children that the couple share. It is certainly true that the more assets a couple shares, the more challenging it will...
As many Virginia parents of children with special needs can relate, you have undoubtedly encountered emotional, financial and logistical challenges in trying to provide care and treatment for an autistic child. When you decided to divorce, you may have immediately...
Virginia residents facing their first divorce usually have no idea what to look for in a lawyer. For example, many people do not know if they need an attorney with more negotiation experience or more litigation experience. Family law attorneys are as varied as the...
Divorce is a common experience. The reduction in social stigma attached to divorce has led to people more readily pursuing the end of a relationship that is often unhealthy and unproductive. No-fault laws and non-litigated divorce solutions, like mediation as well as...
You either suspect or know that your spouse is a narcissist, so you’re already pretty certain that ending your marriage isn’t going to be easy. You expect their reactions to your decision to be fierce. So what can you do to make this process easier for yourself? You...
When you file for divorce in a Virginia court, you understand that it’s going to prompt certain changes in your life. As a parent, you also know that these changes will have a significant impact on your children as well. It’s helpful to your family if both parents are...
If you have an upcoming divorce, the chances are your court hearing or mediation meeting will be done using Zoom or a similar tool. Knowing a few tips can increase your chance of success. How should I dress? Dress well. Many people boast about how they only clothe...
When parents in Virginia get divorced, one of their biggest concerns may understandably be how to deal with child custody. After that, they may raise concerns about how to handle child support. Here are a few tips for navigating the child support payment process going...
Most married people in Northern Virginia have heard of prenuptial agreements. If they don’t have a prenup themselves, they might know a couple that does, or at least they have heard of this potentially important legal tool. A prenuptial agreement is a contract between...
When parents get divorced in Virginia, they may naturally wonder how best to approach the situation with the children. As a general rule of thumb, it is important that divorcing parents make the marital breakup as positive of an experience as possible for their...
