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...
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...
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...
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...
Family law courts aim to split assets fairly, rather than equally, unless that is what the judge determines is fair in a divorce. This process can become particularly intricate when multiple properties are involved during a high-asset divorce, and this leads some to...
Virginia law requires people to live "separate and apart" for a certain period before they can file for a no-fault divorce. This period is at least six months for those with a signed separation agreement and no children and up to one year for others. Many people...
Navigating child custody in Virginia can be challenging, especially when the soon-to-be ex-spouses are fighting. As such, one question that often arises is whether being amicable with your ex-spouse can influence the outcome. The short answer is likely, yes. How you...
Protective orders do more than keep abuse survivors safe – they can also make a big difference in fault-based divorce cases. If you're planning to end your marriage, here’s how these orders can affect your case: Protective orders as evidence In a fault-based divorce,...
Vacation homes and real estate properties often hold a special place in a couple's heart. They represent years of memories and significant financial investment. So, when a marriage dissolves, deciding who retains these assets can be one of the most contentious issues....
Some parents are thus driven to “win” their custody case, oftentimes at the expense of their child’s wellbeing. This is one reason why parental alienation has become so common. In cases involving parental alienation, one parent manipulates the child to drive a wedge...
