If you or a loved one is a victim of domestic violence or contemplating a divorce from your spouse, you may want to utilize the new Apple iOS 16 “Safety Check.” “Safety [...]
Apple announced a new text messaging feature included in the iOS 16 update that may impact not only how conversations occur but also the presentation of evidence in litigation. The iOS 16 [...]
In some divorces, the business owned by one of the parties is the most valuable asset in the financial picture of the family. But regardless of monetary value, a business represents the [...]
Holidays are a difficult topic for many families when deciding on physical custody. Some of the most common holidays to address in a custody agreement are Thanksgiving, winter break, spring break and [...]
As a Virginia divorce and family lawyer, I'm often asked, “Is it important to file divorce papers first? Is there an advantage to filing for divorce before my spouse does? How important [...]
“Open marriages,” a consensual non-monogamous arrangement between spouses, are growing in popularity. Roughly 4-5% of the U.S. population identify as having an open marriage. This equates to about 28 million people or [...]
How do I divorce my spouse in Virginia when they have an addiction issue? People suffer from many forms of addiction. Some common ones we see in our firm are: drugs alcohol [...]
Over the past several years, an increasing number of my cases involve electronic accounts and/or currency. Electronic funds can take the form of funds held in a PayPal, eBay, or Venmo account. [...]
In recent years, proceeding with divorce using collaborative methods has become the “modern” way to divorce in Virginia and the District of Columbia. However, the formal or informal collaborative divorce process doesn't [...]
Getting married is supposed to be a fun event, an exciting time in the life of a newly engaged couple. However, discussing a prenuptial agreement (commonly called a "prenup"), while often necessary, [...]
