You Are Not Alone. Schedule a FreeConsultation Today Schedule a Free Consultation In Virginia, a married couple’s assets and property are generally divided into two categories: marital (also referred to as joint property) separate property Marital property is property and income that is acquired or received during a marriage by either spouse, regardless of whose …
You Are Not Alone. Schedule a FreeConsultation Today Schedule a Free Consultation After a lot of soul searching, you’ve decided it’s time to file for divorce. Now you have another big decision on your hands, choosing the right divorce attorney. This decision will likely be one of the most important in your life. Therefore, you need …
You Are Not Alone. Schedule a FreeConsultation Today Schedule a Free Consultation Your divorce is final, assets have been divided, child support, custody, and spousal support have been determined, and you’re ready to move forward with your life. But you’re not quite done yet. The final step in your divorce is an appointment with your …
You Are Not Alone. Schedule a FreeConsultation Today Schedule a Free Consultation We’ve all heard the term probate, or that a will has to go through probate. But, what exactly does the term mean, what is involved once probate begins, and how does it affect beneficiaries? Probate is the official way that an estate gets …
You Are Not Alone. Schedule a FreeConsultation Today Schedule a Free Consultation Spousal support can be a major aspect of divorce cases in Virginia. The court may order temporary support while the case is pending and may order time-limited or even permanent spousal support at the end of the case. Spousal support, also known as …
You Are Not Alone. Schedule a FreeConsultation Today Schedule a Free Consultation Keep the Money, and Run! In a recent case, the Virginia Supreme Court allowed a divorced wife to keep almost $63,000 worth of survivor benefits wrongfully paid to her by OPM. Read more. Read the opinion here: Emond v. Office of Personnel Management (CAFC No. 2016-1227 (nonprecedential), …
You Are Not Alone. Schedule a FreeConsultation Today Schedule a Free Consultation What happens to child support when one parent switches careers or quits their job? Guideline Child Support Every parent has a duty to support their children, whether or not they are employed. When parents divorce or separate, one or both may petition the …
You Are Not Alone. Schedule a FreeConsultation Today Schedule a Free Consultation Spousal support is a form of monetary support paid to the more financially dependent spouse and is based on a number of factors, including length of the marriage and financial ability of each party. The terms “spousal support” and “alimony” (also “maintenance”) are …