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 Livesay & Myers, P.C. •Family Law
Protective Order Defense: Understanding the Allegations
On occasion, a spouse in Virginia may find themselves defending against a petition for a protective order on the basis...
Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. •Divorce Family Law
Valuing a Business in a Virginia Divorce
Determining how to handle a business asset is one of the most complicated issues in many divorce cases. Under Virginia...
Posted By Matthew Smith •Family Law
Critical Enforcement Mechanisms in Family Law
On many occasions in my practice, clients will complain that their spouse has been violating an agreement or court order....
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 Jonathan McHugh •Custody Family Law
School Decisions for Minor Children After a Divorce
“I want my kids to get the best education possible.” I hear this statement, or some similar variation, from many...
Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. •Family Law
Surrogacy in Virginia
Did you know that in surrogacy arrangements the birth mother of a child, not the donor mother, is legally the...
Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. •Divorce Family Law
Spousal Support Reduction Based on a Drop in Payor’s Income
In Virginia, a drop in the payor spouse’s income, even if significant, may not guarantee a reduction in spousal support....
Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. •Family Law
Establishment and Disestablishment of Paternity in Virginia
The rules for establishment of paternity vary greatly in Virginia depending on whether a child is born to a married...
Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. •Custody Family Law
Six Things to Do Before Seeking a Divorce in Virginia
Going through a divorce results in a whirlwind of emotions—everything from extreme sadness and disappointment to elation and acceptance. Regardless...