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Jennifer A. Davison

Partner

202-466-8960
jdavison@ftlf.com

“Because divorce is a time of great uncertainty, I focus on equipping my clients with a comprehensive strategy as well as the resources they need to move their lives forward with confidence.”

Jennifer A. Davison

Jennifer Davison helps her clients identify, prioritize and realize their unique goals for the future.  Her clients appreciate her efficient, pragmatic approach to reaching agreements that provide for the whole gamut of clients’ short- and long-term financial needs, including daily living expenses, career planning, retirement security, and funding for college.  Where child-related issues are concerned, Jennifer excels at assisting parents in making level-headed decisions which put the needs of the children first.  Jennifer has proven highly-successful in finding a way to assist the parties in coming to agreement in even the most contentious cases. A working professional with two young children herself, Jennifer helps clients put families first and achieve positive, long-lasting settlements that build for the future.

In addition to her practice, Jennifer is committed to her volunteer work with clients who could not otherwise afford legal services. Away from the office, Jennifer enjoys exploring the DC region with her two energetic children, travel, and subjecting her family to her experiments in cooking.

Honors/Awards

  • Best Lawyers® in America (2018-2021)
  • Selected as a “Top Lawyer” by Washingtonian Magazine – Divorce and Family Law (2020)
  • Selected to the Washington, DC, Super Lawyers list –Family Law (2020)
  • Selected to the Washington, DC, Super Lawyers Rising Stars list – Family Law (2014-2016, 2019)

Introduction

Jennifer Davison helps her clients identify, prioritize and realize their unique goals for the future.  Her clients appreciate her efficient, pragmatic approach to reaching agreements that provide for the whole gamut of clients’ short- and long-term financial needs, including daily living expenses, career planning, retirement security, and funding for college.  Where child-related issues are concerned, Jennifer excels at assisting parents in making level-headed decisions which put the needs of the children first.  Jennifer has proven highly-successful in finding a way to assist the parties in coming to agreement in even the most contentious cases. A working professional with two young children herself, Jennifer helps clients put families first and achieve positive, long-lasting settlements that build for the future.

In addition to her practice, Jennifer is committed to her volunteer work with clients who could not otherwise afford legal services. Away from the office, Jennifer enjoys exploring the DC region with her two energetic children, travel, and subjecting her family to her experiments in cooking.

Honors/Awards

  • Best Lawyers® in America (2018-2021)
  • Selected as a “Top Lawyer” by Washingtonian Magazine – Divorce and Family Law (2020)
  • Selected to the Washington, DC, Super Lawyers list –Family Law (2020)
  • Selected to the Washington, DC, Super Lawyers Rising Stars list – Family Law (2014-2016, 2019)

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How Are Children’s Expenses Paid After Divorce?

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How Are Children’s Expenses Paid After Divorce?

Jennifer Davison – Partner Family Law

Washington, DC Divorce Lawyer, Jennifer Davison explains how child support and children’s expenses are paid after divorce.

Child support is a payment from one parent to the other parent to help pay for kids’ day to day needs and sometimes other needs as well. There are many things that parents don’t agree on, but what they do agree on is that they love their kids, that kids are expensive, and that they want to protect their children from unnecessary conflict. The concerns of the parent who is not the wage earner are typically, how are the children’s expenses going to be paid and making sure there are not totally disparate standards of living between households.

There are different ways to determine child support. The first resource that we look at is the Child Support Guideline. This considers the income of the parents, the time-sharing arrangement (or custody arrangement), and the number of children. In many cases, we also look at the needs of the children within the context of the experience as a family together, and also how expenses were paid during the marriage, and really what the expenses are–to drill down on that as best as possible. And to think thoughtfully about what the expenses are going to be going forward so that when you go into any negotiation, discussion, or litigation, you know what the needs are and how to best negotiate or ask for them.

My goal is for clients to first become educated and two to be really comfortable, or as comfortable as possible under the circumstances as to how they are going to pay for their expenses or their children’s expenses going forward and to have some confidence they are going to be okay.

Practices

  • Family Law

Education

  • J.D., George Washington University Law School, Mock Trial Board (2007)
  • B.A., Brandeis University, cum laude (2004)

Bar/Court Admissions

  • District of Columbia
  • Maryland

Publications / Blog Posts

  • Washingtonian Names Four FTLF Attorneys Top Divorce Lawyers
    December 21, 2020
  • What Is the Most Effective Way to Divorce and Resolve Family Law Issues During a Pandemic?
    December 01, 2020
  • FTLF Selected as 2021 “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News & World Report-Best Lawyers®
    November 24, 2020
  • FTLF Proudly Announces Nine Attorneys Named to the 2021 Best Lawyers® in America List
    November 20, 2020
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Professional Memberships

  • District of Columbia Bar – Family Law Section
  • Bar Association of Montgomery County – Family Law Section
  • D.C. Academy of Collaborative Professionals, At-Large Board Member

Pro Bono Activities

  • D.C. Volunteer Lawyers Project, Junior Board
  • District of Columbia Superior Court, Self-Help Clinic, Volunteer
  • DC Affordable Law Firm, Mentor

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