Divorce

Is a Postnuptial Agreement an Alternative to Divorce?

Posted November 26, 2018 By Alice Newhall Ahearn & Filed Under: Blog, Divorce, Family Law

The concept of a postnuptial agreement is not a familiar one to most married couples, although many will likely have heard of pre-nuptial… Read More

The Dilemma of a Parent Divorcing an Alcoholic

Posted November 1, 2018 By Katherine A. O’Rourke & Filed Under: Blog, Divorce, Family Law

Every parent is instinctively programmed to protect their children. But how does a parent married to an alcoholic best do that? To stay… Read More

How Do I Protect Myself While Attempting to Reconcile?

Posted September 21, 2018 By Daniel F. Bousquet & Filed Under: Blog, Divorce, Family Law, Reconciliation

Successful reconciliation requires wholehearted commitment. Both spouses must focus on (re)building trust and understanding the other. If you want… Read More

When Your Spouse Takes an Extreme Position in Your Divorce

Posted September 5, 2018 By Elizabeth Selmo & Filed Under: Blogs, Divorce, Family Law

Those going through a divorce are often dismayed when their spouse takes an extreme view about issues needing to be resolved. In Carrie’s… Read More

Overcoming Fear and Positional Thinking in Divorce

Posted February 26, 2018 By Sarah J. Zimmerman & Filed Under: Family Law

“No matter what happens in this divorce, I must stay in the house.”

“I will never pay support to my spouse for more than a few years… Read More

Dividing Military Retired Pay in Divorce

Posted May 30, 2017 By Emily C. Baker & Filed Under: Blog, Family Law, military

When a military member and his or her spouse divorce, one important objective is to divide military retirement benefits in a manner which… Read More

Considering Divorce? How Do You Know if You Should Stay or Go?

Posted March 30, 2017 By Katherine A. O’Rourke & Filed Under: Blog, children, Divorce, Family Law

“The only real battle in life is between hanging on and letting go.”
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Virginia International Family Law: I’m Worried that My Divorcing Spouse Will Take My Child Out of the Country

Posted February 1, 2017 By Emily C. Baker & Filed Under: Blog, Divorce, Family Law

We live in an interconnected world where now more than ever many of our Virginia divorce clients are married to or have a child with a person who… Read More

Will I Get My Share of the Stock Options in Our Divorce?

Posted January 25, 2017 By Sarah J. Zimmerman & Filed Under: Blog, Division of Assets, Divorce, Family Law

When facing a divorce in which stock options are a part of the family’s assets, clients may feel uneasy about what these assets actually are and… Read More

Can I Open My Spouse’s Mail if We Are Separated?

Posted January 10, 2017 By Molly McGuinness Saxon & Filed Under: Divorce, Family Law

The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown. H.P.… Read More

Divorcing a Narcissist

Posted January 3, 2017 By Katherine A. O’Rourke & Filed Under: Blog, Divorce, Family Law

I was surprised the first time a new client asked me, “Do you have experience dealing with narcissists?” I did not expect the term to be in… Read More

Should the Child Testify in a Custody Case?

Posted November 14, 2016 By Katherine A. O’Rourke & Filed Under: Blog, children, Divorce, Family Law

“Without money, size, maturity or the right to vote, children are at the mercy of [the] American legal system . . .… Read More

When Is Mediation a Good Option in Divorce?

Posted November 11, 2016 By Sarah J. Zimmerman & Filed Under: Blog, Family Law

Divorce is a process where emotions run high. When negative emotions like anger, resentment and a desire for retribution dominate the spouse’s… Read More

What Will Be Covered By Child Support Payments in My Divorce?

Posted November 1, 2016 By Jennifer A. Davison & Filed Under: Blog, Family Law

Divorcing parents likely are in disagreement on many issues. But there are two things they usually can agree on: (i) that they have great kids,… Read More

Will My Spouse Be Ordered to Pay My Legal Fees If Our Divorce Goes to Court?

Posted October 6, 2016 By Marina S. Barannik & Filed Under: Blog, Family Law

When a client is deciding whether to take a contested divorce case to court, the financial cost of litigation is often one of the most important… Read More

How Honest Should I Be About My Mental Health Issues in My Divorce

Posted September 26, 2016 By Katherine A. O’Rourke & Filed Under: Blog, Divorce, Family Law, mental health

“It looks like my marriage is coming to an end, and I am terrified about custody of my daughters. I have some… Read More

When Immigration Issues Complicate Your Divorce

Posted August 23, 2016 By Marina S. Barannik & Filed Under: Blog, Divorce, Family Law, International Clients

Many different trends have increased the number of international marriages. For example, more students take a college semester abroad, and more… Read More

Appellate Victory Preserves Client’s Financial Well-Being

Posted August 11, 2016 By Jonathan M. Dana & Filed Under: Blog, Divorce, Family Law

A recent success of the Feldesman Tucker appellate team dealt with two important issues in the Family Law arena: … Read More

I’m Ready to Get Divorced but Can’t Get My Spouse Moving

Posted May 31, 2016 By Jennifer A. Davison & Filed Under: Blog, Divorce, Family Law

So often, parties to a divorce are in different places and are moving forward (or not) at different speeds. One of the most frequent questions I… Read More

A Smart Approach to Divorce Litigation

Posted May 11, 2016 By Jonathan M. Dana & Filed Under: Blog, Divorce, Family Law, Litigation

So, you’ve tried to resolve the issues in your divorce through a settlement process, but it has now become clear that… Read More

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