Family Law

Couples in Leesburg who are planning their weddings have a to do list a mile long. They're looking for the perfect venue, the perfect dress, the perfect cake and more. One item that they may have left off their to do list, either purposefully or accidentally, is...

Married couples in Virginia who are unhappy with their union may want to separate prior to divorcing. They have some options, however, when it comes to separation.One option they have is a trial separation. If two spouses live separately (even if it's in the same...

Sometimes couples in Virginia get swept off their feet, and rush to the alter to be married as quickly as possible. However, they may come to the realization soon after the fact that they really never should have gotten married at all. While it may seem like divorce...

Adoption is a wonderful way to grow a family in Virginia. People have many personal reasons for adopting a child. Perhaps, they are unable to conceive a child biologically, or they want to give a home to a child in need. In the end, though, adoption is a means for...

In Virginia, family law disputes do not always lead to an immediate divorce. In some instances, the couple will choose to live separately to determine if they would like to try and salvage the marriage. After sufficient time has passed, a couple has the legal right to...

Throughout the history of the United States, until recently, it had been assumed that the father in a family would be the one who goes out and earns money for the family while the mother stays home to take care of the children. Since the 1960's to 1970's however, our...

The parties going through a divorce may come to their own agreements on issues such as child custody and spousal support, or the matter may go to trial. Whatever the case is, divorce agreements and judgments are not necessarily set in stone. For example, if you agreed...

Although negotiations may resolve a majority of divorce cases, some still require divorce litigation. Specifically, if the parties in a divorce are unable to resolve one or more issues, a trial is a time-tested way of finalizing the proceeding.In a recent example, a...

Although divorce can happen at any age, a recent report indicates that the risk of gray divorce, for couples over age 50, is not evenly distributed.According to a 2016 research paper form the National Center for Family & Marriage Research, empty nest syndrome is...

Once the divorce is over, the assets are split and the children have adjusted to their new normal, it is up to the parents to ensure that co-parenting works. You may have divorced your spouse, but your children are still your responsibility and part of your life....