[07.20.2022] This is a common question divorce lawyers hear when helping clients through a divorce, “When can I start a relationship with someone else?” Whether you are in the midst of divorce proceedings already, or you are having your first phone call with an...
John C. Whitbeck, Jr. is the founder of WhitbeckBeglis. His practice focuses on family law, special education law, and mental health law. He regularly practices in several jurisdictions in the Northern Virginia area. He has also been certified as an expert witness in...
John C. Whitbeck, Jr. is the founder of WhitbeckBeglis. His practice focuses on family law, special education law, and mental health law. He regularly practices in several jurisdictions in the Northern Virginia area. He has also been certified as an expert witness in...
Coordinating Child Custody During Holidays [10.01.2021] Halloween – Is this considered a holiday? What about Columbus Day? Their dad has visitation Mondays and Tuesdays, but we agreed to every other holiday, and the kids have a three-day weekend, so can I take them on...
John C. Whitbeck, Jr. is the founder of WhitbeckBeglis. His practice focuses on family law, special education law, and mental health law. He regularly practices in several jurisdictions in the Northern Virginia area. He has also been certified as an expert witness in...
Is Electronic Data Obtained Without A Spouse's Permission Admissible in a Divorce or Custody Case [09.15.2021] In the midst of a contentious divorce or custody battle, many individuals obtain emails or text messages of their spouse and want to use them as evidence in...
Top Ten Things to Do Before Filing for Divorce in 2021 By: Jim Beglis [06.15.2021] Divorce is difficult in even the best of circumstances. And while many people wish the process happened overnight, for most couples it can take quite some time. Whether you are...
Pros and Cons of Keeping Separate Property Separate [01.22.2021] Virginia classifies property and debt during a divorce as either marital property and debt, separate property and debt, or a mix (or “hybrid”) of both. Your actions during the marriage and separation...
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 –...
