Summer may have just begun, but for co-parents, this is the perfect time to start thinking about the holidays. While it might feel too early to discuss Thanksgiving or December celebrations, early planning can make the winter holiday season smoother for...
Family Law
How to handle a divorce with narcissistic tendencies
Going through a divorce is a challenging journey, but it becomes even more complex if you’re married to someone who has narcissistic tendencies. These individuals can’t think of anyone beside themselves, and they often live in a land of altered reality. If this...
3 places to live when going through a divorce
After talking about divorce, you and your spouse should discuss your living arrangement. Where should you live during the divorce? You want to live in a place that supports your overall well-being, seeing that you are going through a challenging time. Here are three...
What does doing things in your child’s best interest look like?
If you are a divorcing parent, you might have heard the term “the child’s best interests.” A court would consider this when weighing up options related to custody and parenting. You and your soon-to-be ex-spouse also need to remember the phrase when you move from...
What compensation can you claim for ‘sacrificing’ for your spouse’s business success?
Have you supported your spouse's business, putting your own aspirations on hold? If so, you might wonder how Virginia courts view these contributions if you divorce. Understanding how the law treats sacrifices made for a spouse's business success is essential to...
How child custody works for unmarried parents in Virginia
Unmarried mothers have full custody of their children from birth. Unmarried fathers, on the other hand, have no parental rights until their name is on the birth certificate and they pursue custody. That said, child custody agreements between unmarried parents can...
How can you keep your business safe during divorce?
As a business owner in Alexandria, your company stands as your life's work and primary income source. Divorce can put this at risk, but there are straightforward ways to protect what you've built while still following Virginia law. What makes up your business...
Losing custody is possible after violating a protective order
A protective order is a legal tool for safeguarding individuals from abuse or threats, often within family settings. Courts issue these orders to prevent contact between individuals when there is a credible risk of harm. Protective orders are crucial to ensure the...
How are digital assets treated during property division?
As digital assets like cryptocurrencies, NFTs and online business accounts become more common, their treatment during a divorce in Virginia has garnered more attention. And, if you are about to go through the divorce process here and have these digital assets, you...
4 ways to handle high-value assets in your divorce
When couples with high-value marital assets decide to divorce, the stakes are high. The division of such assets can even be a complex process. If you are facing a high-asset divorce, what can you do to ensure the protection of your interests and the fair division of...