One critical task for custody lawyers for dads in Florida is to challenge assumptions about custody rights. Fathers who enter into divorce tend to feel vulnerable and overwhelmed. They may think that the law favors the mother over the father in custody cases, which,...
Divorce
Social Media Posting During Your Divorce: Great Idea Or Your Worst Mistake?
Question: How can you tell me what I can or can’t post on my own social media? You have no right to control my First Amendment right of free speech and how I choose to express myself, my emotions, and feelings on my own social media account. Answer: Freedom of speech...
Imputation Of Income For The Purpose Of Spousal And Child Support
My spouse can earn more money, what can we do to ensure that the court recognizes his/ her ability to earn more? The issue of imputation of income can arise in different circumstances, not just in the question stated above. These instances include, but are not...
What Type of Services Can Spousal Support Attorneys Provide?
If you enter the divorce process, you might have many questions about spousal support attorneys and entitlements — what it is, who pays it, and who gets to make the final decisions about it. In Virginia, family courts have the right to order one party in a divorce to...
How to Pick a Divorce Attorney in Virginia
Deciding that a divorce is the best choice for you and your family takes a great deal of introspection and time. But once you have decided to go ahead with the divorce, you then face the possibly daunting task of how to pick a divorce attorney. Finding the right...
Uncontested Divorce vs. Contested Divorce in Virginia
Divorce laws vary from state to state, so it’s essential to understand the rules between uncontested divorce vs. contested divorce proceedings where you live before beginning the legal process of dissolving your marriage. There are residency requirements, filing...
Am I Still Considered “Separated” If My Spouse And I Continue to Reside In The Same Home?
Question: If a married couple has decided to separate and eventually divorce but does not have the means or ability to secure separate residences for themselves during the separation, or if they both refuse to vacate the marital home during the period of separation,...
What is the Meaning of an Uncontested Divorce?
Most people do not enter into divorce proceedings lightly, as it is a serious legal proceeding that has life-altering effects on the parties involved. However, you may not realize that divorce does not need to be a source of extreme conflict or even require any time...
Understanding the Virginia Divorce Process
Here is a quick overview of the types of divorce in Virginia and a general outline of the Virginia divorce process from beginning to end. Keep in mind that this is not intended to be legal advice but rather information to prepare individuals who are dissolving the...
Virginia Custody & Visitation Determinations – What the Court Considers | Part 2
Child custody and visitation in Virginia are determined based on the best interests of the child, after considering 10 specific factors regarding the parents’ physical and mental health, any history of physical abuse in the family, the child’s unique or exceptional...