Matthew Smith Blog Articles

Posted By Matthew Smith on Sep 2, 2013 •Custody Family Law

How Do Courts Decide Custody Cases In Virginia?

If you have a child custody or visitation dispute on your hands, you’ll want to be aware of what elements...

Posted By Matthew Smith on Jul 25, 2013 •Custody Family Law

So you’re getting divorced and you have kids. If they are of a certain age, chances are good that they...

Posted By Matthew Smith on Jun 18, 2013 •Divorce

Seemingly every week, we hear the depressing news of another marital relationship on the rocks. Whether it involves family, friends...

Posted By Matthew Smith on Apr 15, 2013 •Custody Family Law

If a guardian ad litem (GAL) is appointed by the court in your custody case in Virginia, what do you...

Posted By Matthew Smith on Mar 11, 2013 •Divorce Family Law

When a couple has the misfortune of proceeding toward divorce, often the marital home is the most valuable property to...

Posted By Matthew Smith on Jan 29, 2013 •Custody Divorce Family Law

If you have a hearing or trial scheduled in Fairfax County, the Fairfax County Courthouse (called the “Jennings Judicial Center”)...

Posted By Matthew Smith on Nov 28, 2012 •Custody Divorce Family Law

Many clients come to me expecting the worst from their spouses during the divorce process. They talk about how their...

Posted By Matthew Smith on Oct 24, 2012 •Divorce Family Law

A while back I wrote a blog piece about establishing a date of separation in your divorce process, and why...

Posted By Matthew Smith on Oct 1, 2012 •Custody Divorce Family Law

When potential clients come in to meet with me, they’re often experiencing a crisis in their lives unlike any other....

Posted By Matthew Smith on Aug 23, 2012 •Family Law

Let’s say you’ve just lost your job. This is not a far-fetched idea for most people. In the past four...