• posted: Aug. 29, 2014
• asset division,  equitable distribution,  marital property,  property division,  separate property

In a marriage, sometimes the lines become blurred between what is marital and what is separate property. After all, couples married for a long time share many assets together and Read More

• posted: Aug. 12, 2014
• child visitation,  Separation Agreements,  separation of property

In a deposition taken as part of an ongoing libel suit, actor/producer Tom Cruise was recently quoted as saying the following regarding activities related to custody of daughter Suri and Read More

• posted: Jul. 29, 2014
• fault divorce

While many states do not have fault grounds for divorce, Virginia offers both no-fault and fault grounds divorce options. A Virginia Beach spousal support attorney can explain the possible ramifications Read More

• posted: Jul. 12, 2014
• Bed And Board Divorce,  partial divorce,  separation,  Virginia Bar

According to the Virginia Bar Association, the commonwealth recognizes two types of divorce: divorce from bed and board (a mensa et thoro) and divorce from the bonds of matrimony (a Read More

• posted: Jun. 29, 2014
• divorce evidences,  Facebook

Many written records of conversations exist today through social media, emails, texting and other forms of digital communication. In the past, courts were often at a loss to rule based Read More

• posted: Jun. 29, 2014
• divorce statistics,  filing for divorce

Many people find it surprising that women file for the greatest percentage of divorces. When considering divorce, a Chesapeake divorce lawyer can help you weigh your options and understand the Read More

• posted: Jun. 12, 2014
• Annulment,  Fort Lee Traveller,  Virginia

There are major differences between a legal annulment and a legal divorce in the commonwealth of Virginia. While a divorce ends a legal marriage, the marriage is still viewed as Read More

• posted: May 29, 2014
• alimony taxes,  capital gains taxes,  divorce taxes,  income taxes

By working with a Norfolk divorce attorney in conjunction with your tax accountant, you can be aware of options that minimize the tax consequences of divorce. Capital gains taxes, income taxes Read More

• posted: May 12, 2014
• Alimony Reform,  CNN,  Massachusetts

In 2012, Massachusetts passed a new law reforming alimony laws in that state. In the past, it was possible for a judge to require a higher-paying spouse to pay alimony Read More

• posted: Apr. 29, 2014
• child support modifications,  parent manipulation,  parental alienation,  PAS,  symptoms

Even though a custody award is initially for joint custody arrangements, parental alienation is a circumstance that can lead to custody modification. If parental alienation becomes an issue, a Virginia Read More

• posted: Apr. 29, 2014
• child support calculations,  child support exemptions,  virgina laws

Virginia statutes establish guidelines for paying child support. However, because of the complexities often involved, it is wise to have a Virginia Beach child support lawyer help you deal with Read More

• posted: Apr. 29, 2014
• divorce court appearances,  grounds for divorce,  no-fault divorce,  uncontested divorce

By consulting with a Virginia Beach family law attorney, you can get answers to all your questions about Virginia divorce and other family law matters. Previously, in most Virginia courts, when Read More

• posted: Apr. 12, 2014
• Attorney at Law,  child support,  online,  Online Child Support Payment System

Unfortunately, many divorced parents have difficulty securing regularly scheduled child support payments from their former spouses. Virginia has adopted an online portal through which child support payments may be made. Read More

• posted: Mar. 12, 2014
• Military Divorce,  SCRA,  USFSPA

Divorce is nearly always a complicated process — a military divorce may be even more so. Issues of residency, length of a marriage, child custody and determining the jurisdiction of Read More

• posted: Feb. 28, 2014
• Counselors,  Divorce,  family life counselors,  military,  OneSource

Divorce is often a very difficult experience for all involved, especially children. The added challenges of living in a military family may make things even worse. Dealing with the absence Read More

• posted: Feb. 12, 2014
• Child Custody,  social media,  The Associated Press,  Twitter

Pennsylvania woman involved in a child custody case was banned from Twitter for at least five years as a result of a stalking charge. A judge in Montgomery County, PA Read More