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...
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...
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...
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...
