2026 is officially here! For those considering divorce, separation, or changing child support, spousal support, custody and/or visitation, the start of the year is an ideal time to get educated and explore your options. Consulting with a trusted Virginia family
In Virginia divorce cases, the date of separation is a critical, often outcome-defining issue. It determines when property stops being marital, affects spousal support, and frames equitable distribution. This is especially true in no-fault divorce cases, which allow divorce without
The holidays are often associated with joy, family, and tradition. For many people going through a divorce or separation, however, this time of year can feel especially heavy. Changes to routines, strained relationships, and uncertainty about the future can make
Doing your income taxes is complicated enough as it is. But if you are recently divorced, you can expect your taxes to become more complicated, at least the first time you file. This is because your change in legal status
Twenty years into the era of social media, many of us have become conditioned to sharing our lives and our thoughts on various social media apps and websites like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. This can include kids’ and grandkids’ first
On February 4, 2025, the Virginia Court of Appeals issued its opinion in Williams v. Panter, a case that directly addressed grandparents’ rights in Virginia and the constitutional protections surrounding parents’ rights. The court affirmed the Washington County Circuit Court’s
On March 11, 2025, the Virginia Court of Appeals issued its opinion in Ugarte v. Ugarte, affirming a Fairfax County divorce ruling. The court granted Catherine Ugarte a divorce based on Virginia’s “no fault” statute, which allows divorce after one
In the case of Lisann v. Lisann, the Virginia Court of Appeals, in a published opinion, upheld the trial court's determination that the parties separated on July 14, 2014, and that the trail court correctly relied on that separation date
In the 2023 movie "Oppenheimer", renowned physicist and "father of the atomic bomb", Robert J. Oppenheimer, participated in an administrative hearing in 1954 before the Atomic Energy Commission in an effort to retain his security clearance. During the course of
In the 2023 movie "Oppenheimer", renowned physicist and "father of the atomic bomb", Robert J. Oppenheimer, participated in an administrative hearing in 1954 before the Atomic Energy Commission in an effort to retain his security clearance. As it abundantly made