Recent research has indicated a rise in the divorce rate of older American couples belonging to the Baby Boomer generation. Commonly referred to as "gray divorce," these separations are often complicated to orchestrate. Come January, matters will become more complex...
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Your divorce does not need to go to court
Every divorce is unique. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to ending a marriage. If you are dreading the courtroom battles, then you will be happy to know there are alternatives to litigating your divorce. You may want to divorce through mediation or...
Recent Decisions Regarding Modification of Spousal Support
Virginia law regarding the modification of a spousal support award is plentiful. Here are a few recent decisions:Blair v. Blair, No. 2242-14-4, 2015 WL 1994376 (Va. Ct. App. May 5, 2015)The Court of Appeals affirms finding no material change in circumstances...
Recent Decisions in Family Law
Ozfidan v. Ozfidan, No. 1265-14-2, 2015 WL 1994114 (Va. Ct. App. May 5, 2015) Husband appeals several rulings related to equitable distribution and spousal support. The Court of Appeals affirms the trial court's equitable distribution award to wife, but reverses the...
Domestic Relations Brown Bag Luncheon – Partner Julie Gerock Participating in Mock Pendente Lite Hearing
Partner Julie Gerock is participating in a mock pendente lite hearing through her membership on the Domestic Relations Sub-Committee of the FBA Circuit Court Committee. The Domestic Relations Sub-Committee is hosting a brown bag luncheon to assist domestic relations...
Sarah L. Payne Volunteering as a Judge at the GMUSL Costello Competition
Maddox & Gerock associate, Sarah L. Payne, is volunteering tonight to serve as a judge at the George Mason University School of Law Costello Criminal Trial Advocacy Competition held at the Fairfax County...
Wills on Wheels
Our paralegal, Tanya Weedon, recently participated in the "Wills on Wheels" project. This program, run by the Northern Virginia Pro Bono Law Center, is a free service which assists in the preparation of wills, powers of attorney and advance health care directives for...
Happy Thanksgiving from The Maddox Law Firm, P.C.!
The team at The Maddox Law Firm wishes you and your family a warm, safe, and happy Thanksgiving.Please note that we will be closed for the holiday from 3:00 on November 27, 2013 and will reopen on December 2, 2013.
Happy 4th of July from The Maddox Law Firm!
The Maddox Law Firm will join with millions of businesses across the United States, and be closed in observance of the 4th of July.The Declaration of Independence was unanimously signed into existence by 56 men from 13 colonies to create The United States in 1776. "We...
Congratulations to The Maddox Law Firm Attorneys!
Marcia Maddox was named a 2013 Super Lawyer in both Washington D.C. and Virginia, and was featured in the cover story "In the Wake of Strong Women," which can be found here.Julie Gerock was named a 2013 Super Lawyer in both Washington D.C. and Virginia, and made the...