Your Go-To Attorneys for Military Divorce
Divorce is a tricky subject. Things get even more challenging when your spouse is in the military, gone for months or even years at a time. That’s why the DC and Virginia-based military divorce lawyers at DiPietro Law Group, PLLC are here to help you navigate the divorce process. DiPietro lawyers will help you through […]
Spousal Abandonment
Every year in Virginia, many people experience the devastation of spousal abandonment. Even if a marriage was on rocky ground for some time, a person is never prepared for the emotional fallout of feeling abandoned—or for the legal path ahead. Understanding more about spousal abandonment in Virginia and your legal responsibilities can help you prepare […]
Grounds for Full Custody in Virginia
When a couple with children under the age of 18 gets divorced in Virginia, the courts determine both legal and physical custody of their children. Legal custody refers to making decisions that affect the child’s life, such as education, medical care, and religious upbringing. Physical custody refers to where the child lives. Obtaining Full Custody […]
Virginia Divorce Checklist
If you are planning to get divorced in Virginia and qualify for an uncontested divorce, the process can be straightforward. In fact, we’ve compiled a short checklist that shows how to work through an uncontested divorce. It is important to remember, however, that even a “simple” divorce will impact all areas of your life, particularly […]
Parenting Time Guidelines in VA
Child custody is usually one of the more contentious issues in a divorce. If you’re facing a custody battle, it’s important to remember that the court aims to act in your child’s best interests. Understanding Virginia guidelines regarding custody can help you do the same. Types of Custody in Virginia Legally, there are two major […]
How to File a Divorce in VA
Getting married is easy, but divorce can be infinitely more complicated. In Virginia, there are several steps to go through once you decide to end your marriage. A divorce attorney can guide you through these steps. In this article, we’ll briefly outline what you can expect during the process. Step 1: Meet Residency Requirements The […]
Family Law Appeals in Virginia
It is not unusual for clients to disagree with an initial court decision pertaining to family matters. Whether it involves division of property, alimony, child custody, or child support, very often a judge’s ruling leaves someone unhappy. Can You Appeal a Decision You Don’t Like? So does that mean you can appeal a decision you […]
What to Do If Your Ex Illegally Claimed Your Child on Taxes in Virginia
It happens far too often. After you carefully negotiated an agreement about who gets to claim your child for tax purposes, your ex disregards the arrangement. Or your ex simply claims tax benefits that they were never legally entitled to have. What can you do in these situations? The answers depend on several different factors, […]
Online Divorce in Virginia – Is It Right For You?
Online divorce is becoming an extremely popular way in Virginia and throughout the United States for couples to end their marriage. There are many companies that have sprouted up online that provide you with the divorce papers you may need. Some of these websites will prepare the paperwork for you, while others have either lawyers […]
