Holidays are a difficult topic for many families when deciding on physical custody. Some of the most common holidays to address in a custody agreement are Thanksgiving, winter break, spring break, and summer [...]
As a Virginia divorce and family lawyer, I am often asked “Is it important to file divorce papers first? Is there an advantage to filing for divorce before my spouse does? How important is it for [...]
“Open marriages,” a consensual non-monogamous arrangement between spouses, are growing in popularity. Roughly 4-5% of the U.S. population identify as having an open marriage. This equates to about 28 million people or 1 [...]
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 [...]
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 does not always [...]
Great news for the Virginia family law community. On February 17, 2021, the Virgi
