Child support is a financial obligation that a parent may incur if they divorce or separate from their co-parent. In Virginia, parents can be obligated to provide child support for their children until the kids reach the age of 19, or even longer, if the child has...
Fairfax Family Law Blog
What is considered gross income for child support calculations?
There are many different aspects of raising children in Virginia. There are many decisions that parents must make for their children. There are many expenses that parents must pay for them as well. Parents must pay for the basics such as food, clothing and shelter,...
Protecting the children during divorce
Everyone suffers during a divorce, but it is the children who will be the most profoundly affected. When there are fundamental differences between the parents that chronically cause fights, tension and unresolved conflict, however, divorce is often the best solution....
Avoid real divorce through sleep divorce
Before explaining sleep divorce, a bit of context is needed. Let’s set the stage. After a long day, we are all exhausted, looking for a good night’s rest. As we lay down and drift off to sleep, we are jolted awake by our spouse, either through a snore or constant...
Can spousal support be modified in Virginia?
In Virginia, when a couple gets divorced, one may be ordered to pay spousal support – also referred to as maintenance – to the other. There are many factors that are considered when the determination is made as to how much will be paid. That can include the duration...
The when, how much, and for how long of spousal support
Oftentimes when we meet with individuals to discuss their divorce, we find that their biggest concern is their financial well-being. This is understandable. After all, there’s a lot on the line in marriage dissolution. Retirement accounts, real estate, and even...
What are the potential types of child custody arrangements?
Determining child custody arrangements can be the most difficult part of the divorce process for many Virginia couples. A family law attorney can help you navigate the divorce process and give your child the stability and consistency he or she needs once you are...
A non-adversarial approach to divorce
When couples go through divorce, it shatters a sense of normalcy and long-term security that everyone in the family depends on. A contentious litigated divorce can heighten the tension that couples are already going through as the two sides fight over everything from...
Overcoming objections to child support
After divorce, parents must pay for the costs of raising their children and other expenses with one income instead of the joint income they relied upon during their marriage. Single parents who rely on child support for meeting these needs may face dire consequences...
When would a prenuptial agreement be invalidated?
There are many couples in the Washington DC area who have created a prenuptial agreement in advance of their nuptials. There are many reasons why a prenuptial agreement may be a good idea and appropriate for their situation. But a person may also wonder if a...