During the divorce process, we often focus on our post-divorce lives, our second chances and getting away from a miserable marriage. However, when children are involved, unfortunately, that means that our soon-to-be ex-spouse will still be in our lives for years to...
Fairfax Family Law Blog
Equitable distribution: considerations for high asset divorces
At the very least, divorce can be an emotional rollercoaster. This holds true regardless of the couple’s net worth. But it’s also true that a higher net worth can add complexity to an already complicated process. This is particularly salient when it comes to property...
How does divorce affect life insurance policies?
Going through a divorce is never easy. It can take an emotional toll on you and you’ll have to deal with issues you may never before have considered. Common issues will come up with respect to child support, alimony and property division, and these areas can become...
Do you what goes into a child custody evaluation?
It’s important to take a holistic approach to any child custody dispute that you may be facing. This is because the court is tasked with entering a child custody and visitation order that best supports the child’s best interests. The best interests determination is...
How can I establish paternity in Fairfax County?
Children born in Fairfax County deserve to have the support of both parents. This means being given the opportunity to develop a healthy relationship with each parent and be financially supported by each parent, even if the two parents are not married. Unmarried...
Can divorce lead to a happier life?
For many people who grew up believing that divorce is bad or shameful, it can seem to be an odd concept that perhaps life might get better after they split, especially if one or both partners is terribly unhappy. As a recent essay suggests, the idea of one spouse...
How the length of marriage changes priorities in divorce
Divorce is without question difficult no matter what age family members are, but concerns tend to shift depending on how long the couple has been married. As newlyweds start a family and watch it grow, the family needs that come to the forefront in divorce require...
Is ‘nesting’ the right child custody option for you?
When parents in Fairfax County divorce, they may assume that this means they will each reside separately, and their kids will spend some time living with one parent and the rest of the time living with the other parent. This constant back-and-forth can be hard on a...
How is spousal support determined during divorce?
Spousal support is an important issue that comes up during many divorces. Divorcing spouses can benefit from understanding how spousal support is determined when it is at issue during their divorce. Factors used to determine spousal support during divorce There are...
Tips for building a case against parental alienation
If you feel like your child is being manipulated by his or her other parent in hopes of distancing the child from you, then you need to take swift action to ensure that you’re protecting your child and your parental rights. After all, a lot of this parental alienation...



