Northern Virginia Family Law Blog
Social media tips to keep in mind during your divorce
At its best, social media helps you tap into your support network when you need it. Platforms like Facebook and Instagram allow you to share the highlights of your life with your friends and family. They also give you a chance to discuss your challenges and rally the...
Divorce and your future: You’re now in control
Once you decide to divorce, you realize that you now have full control over your future. You no longer have to consider your spouse when making decisions, such as those pertaining to your finances, career, hobbies and personal life in general. Of course, this brings...
How to protect your finances as you prepare for divorce
Maybe you’re thinking about asking your spouse for a divorce. Or maybe you’ve already had this conversation and it’s time to turn your attention to the process itself. Either way, it’s a must that you protect your finances to the best of your ability. Neglecting to do...
Will adultery affect your divorce?
When you found out that your spouse was cheating, you were furious. You were upset that they weren’t honest with you and that they didn’t seem to care that they broke your trust. Immediately, you felt like you wanted to get divorced, but you know that your spouse's...
Can you get a divorce if your spouse leaves?
You wake up to find a note from your spouse on the kitchen table. It tells you that they’re done with the marriage, they’re leaving and they’re not coming back. Now what? Can you seek a divorce? Technically, you are still married. You can get a divorce on the grounds...
Personal effort and income from separate property during divorce
Virginia divorces can be contentious over a variety of issues, not the least of which is property division. Understanding marital property vs. separate property is one aspect of a case. However, there are circumstances in which the property can be categorized as part...
When can people deviate from the child support guidelines?
Parents in Virginia love their children and will do what they believe is best for them as they grow up. This means that parents need to provide for their basic needs such as food, clothing and a roof over their heads. However, parents also provide for healthcare,...
Factors used by judges to make child custody decisions
People going through divorces in Virginia have to make many very difficult decisions during a very emotional period of time in their lives. It is not easy to separate a life that the two had built together. In many instances people are not leaving on the best of terms...
There are benefits to taking the initiative in a Virginia divorce
People don't get married because they imagine they will eventually get divorced. Marriage is usually the result of wanting to spend the rest of your life with someone. Unfortunately, relationships and the people in them change, and not always for the better. You and...
Information is critical during child custody negotiations
Child custody negotiations in Virginia often involve determining what arrangements and plans will serve the best interests of the impacted children. Arriving at custody determinations for different children can require parents and their attorneys to take very...
