With the looming threat of the first government shut down since the pandemic, if you have the potential to be one of the many in the D.C. metro area who may experience a [...]
How do I divorce my spouse in Virginia when he/she has an addiction issue? People suffer from many forms of addiction. Some common ones are: drug, alcohol, shopping, gambling, food-related, exercise, and sex. [...]
Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell LLP (FTLF) is pleased to announce that eight Family Law attorneys have been selected to the Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Attorneys recognized as Best Lawyers in [...]
Over the past several years, an increasing number of my cases involve electronic accounts and/or currency. Electronic funds can take the form of funds held in a PayPal, eBay, or Venmo account. They [...]
By Emily Baker In recent years, proceeding with divorce using collaborative methods has become the “modern” way to divorce in Virginia and the District of Columbia. However, the formal or informal collaborative process [...]
Getting married is supposed to be a fun event, an exciting time in the life of a newly engaged couple. However, discussing a Prenuptial Agreement “Prenup”, while often necessary, can put a damper [...]
Great news for the Virginia family law community. On February 17, 2021, the Virginia Senate passed the Uniform Collaborative Law Act (UCLA). The passage of the UCLA adds Virginia to the list of [...]
The Modern Divorce, a blog series, looks at all aspects and considerations of the Collaborative Divorce Process. This is the fourth post of a multi-part series Traditional Divorce can be traumatic for children. [...]
Pandemic, economic recession, insurrection, what next? Here’s something to think about and then take action to secure your future: I recently received calls from several people who have been in relationships with “partners” [...]
It’s a new year (believe it or not), and reviewing your financial status is important. Below are a few tips. Review Your Assets and Liabilities. This is the right time to review and update [...]