 By John Whitbeck While we all recognize public school districts are struggling to deliver instruction to children during the pandemic, that doesn’t change the fact that the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) mandates that school...
Virginia
How Are Retirement Accounts Split During a Virginia Divorce?
How Are Retirement Accounts Split During a Virginia Divorce? By: John Whitbeck [08.31.2020]Â Dividing financial assets is one of the most complicated and contested aspects of a divorce. Those assets that may be split during a Virginia divorce include retirement...
A Student’s Perspective: Education During a Pandemic
A Student's Perspective: Education During A Pandemic By: Vincent Picciolo [08.18.2020] As a student, I’m sure I am not the only one who has asked themselves how the COVID-19 pandemic will affect my education. Since COVID-19 and the subsequent quarantine, schools had...
Determining Factors in the Timeline of a Divorce in Virginia
Determining Factors in the Timeline of a Divorce in Virginia By: John Whitbeck [08.14.2020] How Long Does It Take to Get Divorced in Virginia? Virginia law requires divorcing individuals to live apart from their spouse for at least a year before filing for divorce –...
In-Home Separation in Virginia: How You Can ‘Separate’ While Living Under the Same Roof
In-Home Separation in Virginia: How You Can ‘Separate’ While Living Under the Same Roof By: John Whitbeck [08.03.2020] Virginia family law requires divorcing couples to live separately for some time – either six or 12 months, depending on the circumstances – before...
Establishing a Date of Separation in Your Virginia Divorce
Establishing a Date of Separation in Your Virginia Divorce By:Â John Whitbeck [7.24.2020]Â If your marriage has broken down and you feel it is past the point of no return, you may be considering divorce. Virginia allows for at-fault divorce filings based on adultery,...
What does “Back to School” mean for Special Education Students during the COVID-19 pandemic?
What does "Back to School" mean for Special Education Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic? By: Laila Latif [Update 7.22.2020] Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) and Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) have just decided on a 100% virtual start to the school year....
Open vs Closed Adoptions in Virginia
Open Vs Closed Adoptions in Virginia By:Â John Whitbeck [7.13.2020]Â Historically, most adoptions were closed. With a closed adoption, it means there is no contact at all between the birth parents and the child once the adoption is finalized. In some cases, there may...
What You Need to Know About Spousal Support in a Virginia Divorce
What You Need to Know About Spousal Support in a Virginia Divorce By:Â John Whitbeck [7.10.2020]Â Spousal support is what you probably know of as alimony. It is the amount of money one spouse is ordered to pay to their ex who is the more financially dependent spouse. It...
What is the Difference between Physical and Legal Custody in a Virginia Divorce?
What is the Difference Between Physical and Legal Custody in a Virginia Divorce? By:Â John Whitbeck [7.8.2020]Â If you are preparing for a divorce in Virginia and you have children, you may be concerned about how custody will be handled. There are two types of custody...