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.

The High Asset Divorce

Posted August 14, 2017 By Alice Newhall & Filed Under: Blog, Divorce, Family Law

In the Forbes 2017 ranking of the Top 10 Richest Counties in America, four out of the top ten counties were in Northern Virginia, namely: Loudoun… Read More

What Impact Will Family Wealth Have in My Divorce?

Posted August 10, 2017 By Richard A. Gray & Filed Under: Blog, Family Law

In addition to the assets that they have accumulated during their marriage, some divorcing couples have significant family wealth in the… Read More

U.S. Supreme Court Assures Another Right to Same-Sex Parents

Posted August 2, 2017 By Emily C. Baker & Filed Under: Blog, Family Law

In 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in its Obergefell decision that American same-sex couples are entitled to marry “on the same… Read More

Bethesda Area’s Top Divorce Attorneys

Posted July 14, 2017 Filed Under: Blog, Family Law

Two partners in the Family Law practice group have been named “Top Divorce Lawyers” by Bethesda magazine. Jonathan Dana and Marina Barannik… Read More

How Do I Initiate “The Conversation” About Divorce?

Posted July 11, 2017 By Molly McGuinness Saxon & Filed Under: Blog, Divorce, Family Law

The beginning is the most important part of the work. – Plato

For people who have achieved clarity that their marriage… Read More

The Evolution Of Custody Law In Virginia And Across The U.S.

Posted July 11, 2017 By Emily C. Baker & Filed Under: Blog, Divorce, Family Law

The American legal framework regarding the custody of children when their parents divorce has undergone tremendous change since the years when the… Read More

Partner Richard Gray Elected to State-wide Virginia Bar Position

Posted June 30, 2017 Filed Under: Blog, Family Law

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What Kind of Relationship Do You Want with Your Ex-Spouse?

Posted June 29, 2017 By Alice Newhall & Filed Under: Blog, Divorce, Family Law

Because there are so many painful feelings that are integral to the process of getting a divorce – anger, shame, and grief to name a few – it… Read More

Four FTLF Attorneys Named “Best Lawyers” In Family Law

Posted June 21, 2017 Filed Under: Blog, Family Law

Four attorneys in the Family Law practice group of Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell LLP have been named 2017 “Best Lawyers” in District of… Read More

What Do Your Children Need After Your Divorce?

Posted June 19, 2017 By Jennifer A. Davison & Filed Under: Blog, Family Law

“The end is never the end. It’s always the beginning of something.” – Kate Lord Brown

Your divorce is finally… Read More

Sarah Zimmerman Elected to Board of Collaborative Law Group

Posted June 13, 2017 Filed Under: Blog, Family Law

Feldesman Tucker Partner Sarah Zimmerman has been elected to the Board of the DC Academy of Collaborative Law Professionals (“DCACP”) for the… 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

FTLF Family Law Attorneys Attend the DC Volunteer Lawyers Project Voices Against Violence 2017 Fundraiser

Posted May 17, 2017 Filed Under: Blog, Family Law

FTLF Family Law Attorneys Jonathan Dana, Jennifer Davison, Sarah Zimmerman and Molly Saxon attended the Read More

Will I Be Okay After I’m Divorced?

Posted May 4, 2017 By Sarah J. Zimmerman & Filed Under: Blog, Divorce, Family Law

Clients who walk into my office for an initial consultation about divorce often feel anxious, scared, devastated or angry. Most people facing… Read More

How Long Will It Take Me To Get Divorced?

Posted April 24, 2017 By Molly McGuinness Saxon & Filed Under: Blog, Divorce, Family Law

Like many of my clients, a key question for Jack at his first meeting with a divorce lawyer was “How long will it take for me to get… 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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FTLF Associate, Molly Saxon, Organizes Charity Bike Ride at Zengo! Benefiting Leveling the Playing Field

Posted March 17, 2017 By Molly McGuinness Saxon & Filed Under: Blog, Family Law

FTLF Associate, Molly Saxon, endures a passion for Family Law that goes beyond the courtroom through her role as co-chair of the Social Committee… Read More

FTLF Partner, Katherine O’Rourke, Appointed as Chair of the Advisory Merit Section Panel

Posted March 14, 2017 By Katherine A. O’Rourke & Filed Under: Blog, Family Law

On February 13, 2017, Partner, Katherine O’Rourke was appointed as Chair of the Advisory Merit Section Panel for the Superior Court of District… Read More

FTLF Partners Present at the Family Law Section of the Fairfax County Bar

Posted February 15, 2017 By Jennifer A. Davison & Jonathan M. Dana & Richard A. Gray & Filed Under: Family Law, News

What does Maryland law provide with regard to child support and alimony? Is it the same or different from the laws of the District of Columbia… Read More

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