It’s hard not to vent your frustrations on social media about your upcoming divorce. However, you need to resist the temptation. Anything you write or share on social medica can become evidence used in depositions or court proceedings. You do not want to write...
Falls Church Virginia Family Law Blog
One potential complication with a same-sex divorce
Ever since 2015, when same-sex marriage was legally allowed for anyone in the United States, same-sex couples were provided the same right to be legally married, and as a result, they were also provided with the same right to be divorced. However, because Virginia had...
Why consider collaborative divorce?
For many people, divorce is seen as an adversarial process where one spouse rises with their hand in the air and the other is ruined. In reality, a highly-contested divorce can leave both spouses feeling deflated. For this reason, more and more couples are taking a...
Do you need a unique custody schedule?
Custody schedules are different in every situation. Some parents exchange their children every other week. Some exchange them every few days, so they see them all through the week. Still, others will have the children live with one parent during the week and the other...
What is custody like for LGBTQI+ parents?
Much like the LGBTQI+ community itself, custody arrangements for LGBTQI+ parents who are divorcing result in a variety of outcomes. Just like any custody determination, no two cases are the same. Each case is viewed through the lens of the best interests of the...
Would your spouse hide cryptocurrency?
When you're getting divorced, or even if your marriage is strained and you are only considering getting divorce, one thing you want to monitor is how your spouse is maintaining your financial assets. Some spouses will hide assets. Though the separation and divorce...
What makes people divorce their spouses?
It can be hard to identify the moment you first contemplated getting a divorce. Perhaps you were lying in bed looking at your spouse one night, and you no longer see the same person you once knew. Perhaps you were lying in bed, alone, because your spouse has not been...
The Hague Abduction Convention helps address international custody issues
Marriages between two people from differing nations are common in the 21st century. Many international couples enjoy a lifetime of happiness raising a family together. However, these unions can fall apart as other marriages do, leading to divorce. A risk that can...
Child custody with a narcissist is challenging
Trying to work through child custody matters is difficult even under ideal conditions. When you have a co-parent who’s narcissistic, or who has narcissistic qualities, things get much more complex. An individual who is narcissistic can’t think about how their actions...
Common Prenup Mistakes
If you are considering a prenuptial agreement, it is important to be aware of some common mistakes or issues that could affect the validity and enforceability of the agreement. In Virginia, the relevant Code provisions can be found at Virginia Code Sections 20-151 et...