Posted By Matthew Smith •Divorce Family Law
Establishing Date Of Separation In A Virginia Divorce
This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. In these challenging times, many people reach a point of...
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 Livesay & Myers, P.C. •Family Law
Do You Need an Attorney for a Separation Agreement?
In today’s world, there is a wealth of information available over the internet. People often turn to the web when...
Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. •Family Law
Separate Maintenance in Virginia
Virginia law allows a married person who is separated from their spouse to file a petition for “separate maintenance.” Separate...
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 James Livesay •Divorce Family Law
The Hidden Danger of Virginia Spousal Support Agreements
The Fairfax County Circuit Court recently issued an opinion that sheds light on an important aspect of Virginia divorce law: when...
Posted By James Livesay •Family Law
Can A Separation Agreement Terminate Parental Rights In Virginia?
A frequently asked question in Virginia divorce cases is whether one party may relinquish his or her parental rights in...
Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. •Divorce Family Law
The Power Of The Property Settlement Agreement
Beginning the divorce process is chaotic, emotional, and often times overwhelming. Many people believe that coming to an agreement as...
Posted By Matthew Smith •Divorce Family Law
You’re Separating—So What Now?
A while back I wrote a blog piece about establishing a date of separation in your divorce process, and why...