Posted By Matthew Smith •Family Law Military Divorce
Military Divorce Rate Reaches Lowest Point in 10 Years
According to statistics released on Wednesday by the U.S. Department of Defense, the military’s divorce rate dropped again last year,...
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 Livesay & Myers, P.C. •Family Law
Making the Virginia DCSE Work for You
You’ve succeeded in getting the court to enter a child support order for your child. It has been a few...
Posted By Jonathan McHugh •Divorce Family Law
Spousal Support Jurisdiction Over Non-Residents in Virginia
Imagine a married couple separates and one party moves out of the Commonwealth of Virginia, with no intention to return....
Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. •Family Law Military Divorce
Virginia Child and Spousal Support in Military Cases
Virginia child or spousal support cases involving military servicemembers present unique and sometimes challenging issues. Servicemembers have a pay structure...
Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. •Custody Family Law
Marriage Equality for Same-Sex Couples in Virginia
As everyone knows at this point, same-sex marriage is now legal in the Commonwealth of Virginia. On October 7, 2014...
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 Livesay & Myers, P.C. •Family Law
Child Support: What to Do When a Child Emancipates
It’s a common story. Pursuant to your Virginia divorce decree, you are ordered to pay your ex-spouse $1,200/month in child...
Posted By Jonathan McHugh •Custody Family Law
Custody and Visitation Do’s and Don’ts
Parents going through a divorce or encountering custody or visitation issues can face a very difficult and stressful time. Each custody...
Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. •Custody Divorce Family Law
How to Maximize Your Family Law Initial Consultation
The first step for most people in obtaining legal counsel for a custody, divorce or other family law matter is...