Posted By Ariel Baniowski •Divorce Family Law
Incorporation of a Separation Agreement Into a Court Order
Under Virginia law, a separation agreement might be “incorporated” into the parties’ final order of divorce. The circuit court granting...
Posted By Ariel Baniowski •Custody Divorce Family Law
Unenforceable Custody and Support Provisions in Separation Agreements
It is not uncommon for people undergoing divorce to approach their attorneys with a laundry list of terms regarding their...
Posted By Ariel Baniowski •Family Law
Choice of Guidelines in Virginia Child Support Cases
Virginia law recognizes the obligation of parents to support their children financially, and the Virginia child support guidelines account for...
Posted By Ariel Baniowski •Custody Family Law
Four Child Custody Myths in Virginia
It is not uncommon for parents facing a custody and visitation dispute to enter it with preconceived notions of what...
Posted By Ariel Baniowski •Divorce Family Law
Viewing Marriage as a Business and Divorce as the Dissolution
“Am I going to have to pay spousal support?” “I’ve been out of the workforce for fifteen years. Will I...
Posted By Ariel Baniowski •Custody Family Law
Child Custody After Death of Parents
Are you a divorced or unmarried parent? If so, have you ever wondered what would happen to your child in...
Posted By Ariel Baniowski •Custody Family Law
The Basics of Paternity in Virginia
Paternity is a father’s assumption of legal rights and responsibilities to a child. An established legal father of a child...
Posted By Ariel Baniowski •Custody Divorce Family Law
Is There Any Advantage to Filing First?
Family law attorneys are constantly asked what, if any, advantage there is to filing first. Whether it is for divorce, custody...
Posted By Ariel Baniowski •Divorce Family Law
Boilerplate Provisions in Virginia Separation Agreements
When negotiating a marital settlement agreement or separation agreement, you will inevitably hear your counsel talk about certain standard “boilerplate”...
Posted By Ariel Baniowski •Custody Divorce Family Law
Where Should You File Your Family Law Case?
The Difference Between Jurisdiction and Venue Jurisdiction and venue are two very different legal terms that are often, and wrongly, used...