Divorce

When Court is the Best Option for Your Divorce

Posted April 19, 2021 By Emily C. Baker

In recent years, proceeding with divorce using collaborative methods has become the “modern” way to divorce in Virginia and the District of… Read More

Virginia Passes the Uniform Collaborative Law Act

Posted March 3, 2021 By Emily C. Baker

Great news for the Virginia family law community. On February 17, 2021, the Virginia Senate passed the Uniform Collaborative Law Act (UCLA). The… Read More

Divorcing a Narcissist

Posted January 3, 2021 By Katherine A. O’Rourke

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

A Smart Approach to Divorce Litigation

Posted July 8, 2020 By Jonathan M. Dana

So, you’ve tried to resolve the issues in your divorce through a settlement process, but it has now become clear that is not going to be possible,… Read More

Do You Need an “Aggressive” Divorce Attorney?

Posted June 19, 2020 By Marina S. Barannik

During an initial call, a prospective client tells me: “My husband is very powerful and well-connected; I am afraid that he will outsmart my… Read More

6 Things to Know In A High Asset Divorce

Posted May 6, 2020 By Jonathan M. Dana

The financial issues in divorce fall along a continuum from simple to complex. High asset divorces, where the parties’ holdings may include… Read More

Marina Barannik Named Fellow of Prestigious International Academy of Family Lawyers

Posted February 25, 2020 By Marina S. Barannik

Should I Tell My Divorce Attorney About My Affair?

Posted October 25, 2019 By Elizabeth A. Selmo

We have two very different sets of feelings about adultery (defined as a married person having a sexual relationship with another person outside of… Read More

Unpacking Your Depression in Your Divorce

Posted October 24, 2019 By Alice Newhall Ahearn

Research shows that about 8% of Americans have experienced a major depressive episode, and many more have experienced situational depression or… Read More

A Team Approach to Divorce

Posted September 23, 2019

Most potential clients thinking about a divorce intuitively understand the need to hire a divorce attorney who will handle their divorce in the most… Read More