• posted: Oct. 30, 2023
• guardian ad litem,  child's preference

When divorcing parents contest custody over their children, Virginia law requires the judge to decide the matter based on what is deemed to be in the children’s best interests. In Read More

• posted: Aug. 30, 2023
• no-fault,  Fifth Amendment,  marital assets

Most divorces in Virginia are granted on no-fault grounds, which means the spouses either have lived apart for at least a year or, if they have no minor children, for Read More

• posted: Jun. 25, 2023
• equitable distribution,  military pensions

When one of the divorcing spouses is attached to the military, his or her pension may be included in the marital assets that are subject to equitable distribution in Virginia. Read More

• posted: Apr. 25, 2023
• equitable distribution,  marital property,  family home

One of the most trying aspects of divorce is divvying up property, especially if there are valuable assets the spouses have acquired during the marriage. One of the most valuable Read More

• posted: Feb. 25, 2023
• property division,  military spouse,  temporary duty

Divorce can be more complicated when one or both spouses are serving in the armed forces. Although the cases are handled by state courts, there are rules and requirements that Read More

• posted: Dec. 25, 2022
• romantic relationship,  "great care",  custody

Divorce courts generally favor settlement agreements. The courts presume that each party is capable of negotiating a fair resolution of financial matters, such as division of property and payment of Read More

• posted: Oct. 25, 2022
• Property division,  10/10 rule,  20/20/20 rule,  20/20/15 rule

Members of the military and their families commit to a life of uncertainty, often including moves around the country and the world to meet the needs of our nation. In Read More

• posted: Aug. 25, 2022
• family law,  division of property,  itemized assets

Choosing to file for divorce, or learning that your partner has filed for divorce, can be a life-changing moment. Especially if your marriage has been of long duration, divorce can Read More

• posted: Dec. 29, 2014

How Virginia Courts rule on grandparent’s rights varies from case to case, depending on the individual circumstances involved. It is understandable that grandparents who form close bonds with grandchildren want Read More

• posted: Dec. 29, 2014
• G.I. bill,  spousal rights

Military service members often put their own lives in danger to serve their country. Yet, when they leave the military and enter civilian service, the adjustment is significant. The GI Read More

• posted: Dec. 12, 2014
• grandparents’ rights,  VA Lawyer Magazine

Unfortunately, divorce can be very unpleasant for all concerned, and sometimes child custody becomes a contentious issue. In some situations, grandparents may feel the need to request formal visitation rights, Read More

• posted: Nov. 29, 2014
• deployment,  economy,  military members

Military members often face tremendous stress involved with their jobs or careers, which makes a stable marriage an important support for job performance. Yet, as in other industries, military members Read More

• posted: Nov. 12, 2014
• Abandonment,  adopt a step-child,  adoption,  Darrell M. Harding

In this age of divorce, remarriage and “blended families,” it is common for a new step-parent to adopt a step-child and assume parental rights for that child. Virginia law accommodates Read More

• posted: Oct. 29, 2014
• legal separation,  separation agreement

A Virginia Beach separation agreements attorney can help you review your marital situation and determine whether to work out a separation agreement or even use separation as grounds for divorce Read More

• posted: Oct. 12, 2014
• alimony,  New York Post,  Spousal Support,  Virginia Code 20.107.1

You may have seen on the news or in magazines that Demi Moore has dropped a request for spousal support as part of her divorce from Ashton Kutcher.   Articles such as Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2014
• David Schorr,  junk food,  McDonald’s

David Schorr, of NYC, is a former corporate attorney and father embroiled in an ugly case with his ex-wife over their four-year-old son. While spending time with his father, the Read More