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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 alimony or maintenance in other states, is not to be confused with child […]

    When it comes to estate planning, most families have the same objectives: to provide income for their children or other descendants. Parents want their children to continue having the sa me comfortable lifestyle and the freedom to pursue their education and career objectives. But what happens if your children are still under 18? […]

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 Read the opinion here: Emond v. Office of Personnel Management (CAFC No. 2016-1227 (nonprecedential), 4/8/16

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 court for child support. The court will order both parents to provide […]

Melone Law, P.C. is pleased to announce the addition of Priti Khanna to the firm as Of Counsel. Ms. Khanna brings years of experience in the areas of immigration law, bankruptcy, and family law. Ms. Khanna is passionate about getting the best results for her clients while maintaining a high level of customer service.

Now that the lottery has reached a record $1.4 billion, many people are rushing to buy tickets and, better yet, make plans for what to do with all of their winnings. But the dreaded “lottery curse” exists for a reason (read more here). Many lotto players may not consider the financial responsibility, and better yet, estate planning […]

“On October 21, 2015, U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman of the Eastern District of Wisconsin preliminarily approved a settlement in the lawsuit against Subway involving allegations that the fast food giant’s six-inch and footlong sandwiches did not measure as advertised…” Read More

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 generally used interchangeably. While the court may or may not award spousal […]

  Each year, members of the Wounded Warriors Golf Classic tee off with members of the military to raise awareness of the difficult challenges the wounded warriors face each day at home and at work, and promote volunteerism and become a part of their support network. This event is designed to raise funds for legitimate organizations […]