Family Law

If you are getting a divorce, you might need to divide one or more retirement accounts. This can be a complex process. Since Virginia is an equitable distribution state, these accounts might not be divided 50/50. The value of the plan First, you need to consider how...

It's tempting to think that living with your partner prior to getting married may increase your chances of avoiding divorce. However, statistically speaking, Virginia couples who cohabitate may actually be more likely to divorce a year after their weddings take place....

A surprising 48% of married or cohabitating Americans say that they argue about money. Most money-related arguments are about spending habits. About 60% of people say that their partners either spend too much money or are too frugal. Couples may also argue about how...

Virginia usually considers the retirement savings that you accrued during marriage as marital property, which means the judge will most likely divide these accounts. Some exceptions are if you have a premarital agreement, postnuptial agreement or a divorce settlement....

Courts in Virginia determine child custody and visitation by reviewing many factors. The main factors that are considered are the roles of each parent in the child's upbringing and the role that each parent or guidance will have in raising the child in the coming...

If a child in Virginia has abusive or neglectful parents, it might be better for their grandparents to take over. Many grandparents are willing to raise their grandchildren in a safe, loving environment. Unfortunately, grandparents who want custody of their...

Separated clients with children often come to us with somewhat similar questions regarding child support: Does child support cover extracurriculars or sports? What about school supplies or private tuition? How about daycare costs or summer camps? The question...

With hundreds of thousands across the country and the globe falling ill from COVID-19, many parents have undoubtedly asked hard questions:  who would take care of my children if my partner or I were to fall ill? Or, what if my child’s other parent is not involved to...

You may find yourself wondering if there is anything you can do to limit the number of caregivers in your child’s life right now. With the COVID-19 emergency, we are now in unprecedented times. As cities and states adopt shelter-in-place orders, social distancing, and...

You worked hard for years and saved for retirement, but now you are also facing a divorce. What will happen now? Will you still have enough left to spend your retirement years as you dreamed after the dust settles? As with other marital assets, the answer will depend...