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...
Falls Church Virginia Family Law Blog
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...
Can your spouse claim your professional practice in a divorce?
Perhaps you are a family physician who has opened their own practice. Maybe you are an accountant and you started your own firm. Your successful professional practice allows you to monetize your education and skills. It also provides your whole family with financial...
How to protect your tech during a divorce
Divorce can be messy. Hurt feelings, harsh words and the need to “retaliate” are the focus of many divorcing couples. If you are concerned about your technology, such as your email, social media accounts and other electronic devices being accessed by your ex during a...
What to expect from your divorce attorney
The process of divorce can be tricky and navigating it can be difficult. In order for the best possible outcome, you need an attorney by your side who is experienced and will fight hard for you. If you’ve never had a need for an attorney before now, finding the right...
Is your co-parent a dry drunk?
You learned that you were married to an alcoholic and chose divorce as a way to protect yourself and your children. That was enough of a reality check to convince your ex-spouse that they needed to quit drinking alcohol entirely if they wanted to preserve their...
Divorcing doctors: What to keep in mind
As someone who has a medical license, doctors are trusted by many. They spend long hours at the hospital or clinic, which can often put a strain on marriages and relationships leading to feelings of resentment, loneliness, or boredom. Unfortunately, divorce amongst...
Two tips for successful co-parenting
You and your spouse are divorcing, or you and your partner are separating; you're worried about making sure that you have a working co-parent relationship afterwards. That is a good concern to have! That's why you need a well-designed parenting plan in place. A...
Your child is not your confidant after a divorce
When you and your partner with children in common separate or divorce, you will likely each have reasonable and ongoing access to your children. While there are a variety of custodial arrangements to choose from, the goal is to have ongoing and frequent contact with...