Family Law Blog

If you are facing a transition in your family life, such as a divorce, you likely have a million questions. It is our hope that the content of these blogs will provide value to you as you contemplate or go through that transition.

Each of the blogs is written by one of the attorneys in our Family Law practice group.

FTLF Attorneys Named 2021 Virginia Super Lawyers: Rising Stars

Posted May 6, 2021 By Alice Newhall Ahearn & Emily C. Baker

Fairfax, VA – May 6, 2021 – Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell LLP (FTLF) is proud to announce that Partner Alice Ahearn and Senior Associate Emily… Read More

Alice Ahearn and Emily Baker Present at DC Bar’s Lunch and Learn Series

Posted April 28, 2021 By Alice Newhall Ahearn & Emily C. Baker

Best practices on how to incorporate collaborative techniques into your legal practice FTLF Partner Alice Ahearn and Senior Associate Emily Baker… Read More

FTLF Attorneys Selected as 2021 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Posted April 27, 2021 By Alice Newhall Ahearn & Cary M. Feldman & Edward T. Waters & Elizabeth A. Selmo & Emily C. Baker & Eugene R. Fidell & Jennifer A. Davison & Jonathan M. Dana & Katherine A. O’Rourke & Marina S. Barannik & Marna S. Tucker & Sarah J. Zimmerman

Washington, DC – April 27, 2021 – Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell LLP (FTLF) is proud to announce that 13 of the firm’s attorneys have been… Read More

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

Modern Collaborative Prenups – A Friendlier Financial Agreement

Posted April 14, 2021 By Alice Newhall Ahearn

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… 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

The Modern Divorce: How Collaborative Law is Good for Divorcing Co-Parents

Posted February 17, 2021 By Emily C. Baker

The Modern Divorce, a blog series, looks at all aspects and considerations of the Collaborative Divorce Process. This is the fourth post of a… Read More

Securing Your Future

Posted January 26, 2021 By Jonathan M. Dana

Pandemic, economic recession, insurrection, what next? Here’s something to think about and then take action to secure your future: I recently… Read More

Smart Financial Tips for the Beginning of the New Year – 2021

Posted January 13, 2021 By Jonathan M. Dana

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… Read More

The Modern Divorce: How Collaborative Law Can Help Divorcing Parties Nearing Retirement

Posted January 13, 2021 By Emily C. Baker

The Modern Divorce, a blog series, looks at all aspects and considerations of the Collaborative Divorce Process. This is the third post of a… Read More

Family Law Blog

Widely recognized as top divorce lawyers in Washington, D.C., Virginia and Maryland, the Family Law Group of Feldesman Tucker helps divorcing clients protect their children, relationships, and financial resources so they can successfully move forward after divorce. FTLF is ranked as a Tier 1 firm in Family Law in Washington, D.C. by U.S. News—Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”. All the partners in the family law team were named Super Lawyers by Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers magazine for 2014 and are repeatedly honored by Washingtonian magazine and Best Lawyers in America.

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Virginia Passes the Uniform Collaborative Law Act
March 3, 2021
Smart Financial Tips for the Beginning of the New Year – 2021
January 13, 2021
Modern Collaborative Prenups – A Friendlier Financial Agreement
April 14, 2021
When Court is the Best Option for Your Divorce
April 19, 2021

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