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.

Paying Support During the Government Shutdown

Posted September 29, 2021 By Alice Newhall Ahearn

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… Read More

Divorcing a Spouse with Addiction Issues in Virginia

Posted September 9, 2021 By Emily C. Baker

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… Read More

Benefits of a Prenuptial Agreement for Younger Couples

Posted August 30, 2021 By Cierra A. Vaughn

When it comes to the term “prenuptial agreement,” many people think it only applies to older, more established people that might be embarking on… Read More

FTLF Family Law Attorneys Named to the 2022 Best Lawyers in America©

Posted August 19, 2021 By Jennifer A. Davison & Jonathan M. Dana & Katherine A. O’Rourke & Marina S. Barannik & Marna S. Tucker & Mary S. Pence & Sarah J. Zimmerman

August 19, 2021 – Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell LLP (FTLF) is pleased to announce that eight Family Law attorneys have been selected to The… Read More

Divorce and Electronic Currency – How to Locate Electronic Currency

Posted August 16, 2021 By Emily C. Baker

Over the past several years, an increasing number of my cases involve electronic accounts and/or currency. Electronic funds can take the form of… Read More

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

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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Paying Support During the Government Shutdown
September 29, 2021
Benefits of a Prenuptial Agreement for Younger Couples
August 30, 2021
Divorce and Electronic Currency – How to Locate Electronic Currency
August 16, 2021
The Modern Divorce: How Collaborative Law is Good for Divorcing Co-Parents
February 17, 2021

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