Family Law

Virginia courts decide custody based on the best interests of the child. There are several factors, set out in Virginia Code § 20-124.3, that a court examines when deciding what type of custody arrangement is in a child’s best interest. One of these factors is the...

If you and your spouse are considering adopting a child in Virgnia, you probably have many questions. The adoption process involves several steps and requirements and it is important to have a general idea of what is involved before deciding whether you want to adopt....

A premarital agreement, also known as a prenuptial agreement or “prenup,” is a legal contract a couple creates before marriage. This agreement details each party’s financial and property rights. And, while these agreements often get a bad rap, they are actually quite...

Getting divorced later in life can be tough, and for many reasons. Unraveling your life from the one you’ve built with your spouse can be emotionally draining, and the financial realities of your situation could make you fear for your future. And if you don’t...

Divorce is already a complex process, rife with legal and emotional pitfalls. However, for military families in Virginia, divorce comes with its own set of legal and emotional challenges. This blog post aims to provide insight into the legal intricacies of military...

Marriage is a long-term commitment that two people in a marriage make to each other. However, sometimes those people have to break that commitment owing to differences between them that cannot be resolved. In situations such as this, pre- and post-marital agreements...

The property division process is often one of the most complicated aspects of a Virginia divorce. As you go through the process, you are likely to hear many terms you are not familiar with, particularly if this is your first divorce. This is natural. You are not...

A study from 2022 showed just how prevalent gray divorce has become. Between 1990 and 2019, the number divorces for those 50 and older doubled. For those over 65, it was even worse with the number tripling. This is a massive increase from the past. For example, in...

A Virginia divorce can be difficult for everyone involved, but particularly for children. Child custody and visitation are common topics for dispute as the case moves forward. However, even after the divorce is finalized, custody is decided upon and a parenting time...

Property division in divorce can spark an extended and costly dispute with hard feelings and other complications. Of course, it is preferable to have the parties negotiate on their own and come to an amicable agreement. In many instances, that is unrealistic. The...