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.

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. Walters & 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. Walters & 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

FTLF Named “Best Law Firm” for Family Law in 2017

Posted January 12, 2017 Filed Under: Blog, Family Law

For 2017, Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell LLP has been named a Tier 1 firm in Washington, DC for Family Law by U.S. News-Best Lawyers®… Read More

Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell LLP Announces New Partner

Posted January 11, 2017 Filed Under: Family Law, News

Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell LLP is pleased to announce that it has named 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

Marina S. Barannik Chairs the D.C. Bar Rules of Professional Conduct Review Committee in 2016-2017

Posted November 16, 2016 By Marina S. Barannik & Filed Under: Blog, Family Law, News

Family Law Group partner Marina S. Barannik is the recently appointed Chair of the D.C. Bar Rules of Professional Conduct Review Committee for the… 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

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