On behalf of Schmergel & Mersberger, PLC | Sep 28, 2019 | Family Law
In the beginning, love, respect, compatibility and trust sustained your relationship with your spouse. Maybe you saw flickers of anger and violence in the past but contributed it all to a bad mood. Unfortunately, those flickers have grown into explosive flares,...
On behalf of Schmergel & Mersberger, PLC | Aug 22, 2019 | Family Law
Virginia has a legal definition of domestic violence that varies somewhat from other states, even though there are some overlapping commonalities. If you or someone you know is a victim, it helps to know what constitutes an act of domestic violence. It gives you an...
On behalf of Schmergel & Mersberger, PLC | Jul 30, 2019 | Family Law
For some people, the decision to get a divorce is very easy, while others may have a hard time making up their mind. There may be a number of reasons why you are reluctant to end your marriage, whether you are worried about how your financial future will be impacted...
On behalf of Schmergel & Mersberger, PLC | Jul 20, 2019 | Family Law
In Virginia, adults are not the only ones entitled to a protective order. A preliminary protective order protects a child’s safety, health and normal development. Judges often order these if a child is a witness or victim to abuse, domestic violence or any other...
On behalf of Schmergel & Mersberger, PLC | Jun 23, 2019 | Family Law
Pets are like family members to many couples. During a divorce, one of the most common — and often upsetting — questions is “Who gets the pet?” Learning the pet custody laws in Alexandria, Virginia, can help you and your spouse come to an agreement that is suitable...
On behalf of Schmergel & Mersberger, PLC | Jun 17, 2019 | Family Law
If you are one of the 80% of people who remarry after their first marriage ends in divorce, you may wish to consider having a Virginia prenuptial agreement in place this time around. A well thought out and well-written prenup can not only save you the financial...
On behalf of Schmergel & Mersberger, PLC | Jun 4, 2019 | Family Law
If one or both partners of an engaged couple have significant assets or their own business, signing a prenuptial agreement is invaluable. While it may not be the most romantic thing to talk about, it helps to discuss money and assets, and it can make a divorce much...
On behalf of Schmergel & Mersberger, PLC | May 20, 2019 | Family Law
If you and your spouse own a family business in Virginia but have decided to divorce, what happens to this business? Forbes reports that you have the following three basic options when it comes to deciding what to do with your family business during a divorce: Sell it...
On behalf of Schmergel & Mersberger, PLC | May 2, 2019 | Family Law
Not many states today recognize fault-based divorce, but then again, Virginia is not like many states. Not only does the state recognize fault divorce but also, it classifies divorce in one of two ways: divorce from bed and board and divorce from the bond of...
On behalf of Schmergel & Mersberger, PLC | Apr 4, 2019 | Criminal Defense, Family Law
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