Family Law

The divorce process is the same for all couples, regardless of gender identity or sex. However, if you were married in another state as a civil union or domestic partnership, divorcing may be a bit more complicated here in Virginia. Similarly, if you have a child that...

Gray divorce is on the rise these days for many different reasons. A gray divorce is the name given divorces involving couples over 50. Longer life expectancy, trouble adapting to life without children at home and increased financial independence are just a few of the...

Some spouses going through a divorce in Virginia are able to decide the major issues of property division on their own. In other cases, a court must decide on how to divide the marital property, or whether one spouse must pay the other alimony. The court may also make...

Adoption process There are several options for adoption, including domestic, foster care and international. With domestic adoption, birth parents voluntarily place their new-born or small child with adoptive parents through a licensed agency. Foster care adoption is...

If you are in the process of getting a divorce in Virginia, it is important that you understand exactly what is involved in property division and how it will affect you. In Virginia, property division is also referred to as equitable distribution. It is the process of...

A divorce can be a traumatic and jarring life experience, particularly if your finances are not in order. It is essential to know how you will support yourself financially without help from your spouse in the event of divorce. Prenups are the most effective way to...

Couples who decide to divorce will likely need to divide their property. Some types of property are harder to divide than others. One of the trickiest types of assets to divide is a retirement account. People going through a divorce can divide their accounts using...

Grandparents often play an important role in the lives of their grandchildren. They can be a source of love, support and guidance as well as act as strong role models. In some families, grandparents may be denied access to their grandchildren, however. This may occur...

Child custody disputes can be highly contentious. Even if you find a workable resolution to your child custody dispute, the conversation is not necessarily over. An existing custody order can be modified at any time if there has been a material change in circumstances...

When you owe past-due child support, the government has the power to enforce a child support order. In Virginia, that includes the state’s Department of Child Support Enforcement (DSCE). On a federal level, it can also include the Office of Child Support Enforcement...