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, [...]
Great news for the Virginia family law community. On February 17, 2021, the Virginia Senate passed the Uniform Collaborative Law Act (UCLA). The passage of the UCLA adds Virginia to the list [...]
The Modern Divorce, a blog series, looks at all aspects and considerations of the Collaborative Divorce process. This is the third post of a multi-part series. There's no ideal time to go [...]
I was surprised the first time a new client asked me, “Do you have experience dealing with narcissists?” I didn't expect the term to be in general usage by lay people. For [...]
The Modern Divorce, a blog series, looks at all aspects and considerations of the Collaborative Divorce Process. This is the second post of a multi-part series. There’s an old saying that goes: [...]
Because there are so many painful feelings integral to the process of getting a divorce — anger, shame and grief to name a few — it can be a challenge to focus [...]
So, you’ve tried to resolve the issues in your divorce through a settlement process, but it has now become clear that is not going to be possible, and that you must litigate. [...]
During an initial call, a prospective client tells me, “My husband is very powerful and well-connected; I'm afraid that he'll outsmart my lawyer. I need a pit bull to fight for me [...]
The financial issues in divorce fall along a continuum from simple to complex. High-asset divorces, where the parties’ holdings may include complicated assets such as closely-held business interests, stock options, stock voting [...]
1. As in everything we do in this area of the law, PREPARATION is the most important element of a successful divorce negotiation. This means that you must try to have all [...]
