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December
- How Do Adoptive Families Deal with Communication in a Wired-Up World?
- Common Misconceptions First-Time Parents Have About Adoption
- Managing Divorce, Children & The Holidays: Helpful Tips
- Changes to Spousal Support Taxes Arrive This New Year
- How to Use the Arts to Relieve the Pain of Divorce
- Divorcing a Compulsive Liar
- Cognitive Biases that Prevent Us from Predicting How We’ll Feel About Divorce and Other Life Changes
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November
- Unusual Divorce Laws From Around the World
- Divorce & Temporary Orders: Addressing Immediate Needs During the Divorce Process
- Why Should You Get a Prenuptial Agreement with a Foreign National?
- Why You Should Hire a Forensic Accountant When You're Separated
- Sharing Pets After a Divorce - What Are the Possible Solutions?
- The Connection Between the #MeToo Movement and Divorce
- How Long Should You Wait After Legal Separation to Date Again?
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March
- What If You Discover During Divorce Proceedings That Your Spouse Cheated?
- How to Deal With the (Potentially Long and Unpredictable) Wait When You're Getting Divorced
- Maryland Divorce: How Should You Divide Pensions and Employment Benefits?
- Getting Married to Someone After Having Children Together-Important Information You May Not Have Realized
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February
- Am I Really Considering Separation and Divorce?
- Why Do Some People Stay in Relationships That Make Them Miserable?
- How to Reveal Just Enough Information About Your Divorce to Your Children-But Not Too Much
- How Much Stress Do Children Put On Relationships?
- New Research Says These 5 Factors Can Predict Whether A Couple Will Get Divorced
- Is There a Divorce Gene? What Role Does Genetics Play in Divorce?
- Setting Goals After You Divorce-The Right Way, According to Science
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January
- What Should You Do If Your Spouse Uses Ashley Madison Or Another Online Service to Cheat?
- When and How You Should Tell Your Adopted Child About His or Her Biological Parents
- Moving On After Divorce - Be Careful
- How the Digitalization of Our Lives Is Complicating And Changing How We Divorce
- How to Process Your Jealousy When Your Ex-Spouse Starts Dating Again
- Separating While Going Through a Major Medical Event-Survival Strategies
- Eye-Opening Statistics About Americans and Divorce in 2017
- Special Complications of Same-Sex Divorce
- How Fights Over Seemingly Trivial Assets Cause Big Problems in Divorce-And What to Do About It
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December
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2017
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December
- As Assisted Reproduction Technology Improves, What New Legal Challenges Will Emerge?
- How Proposed Changes to United States Tax Law Could Impact Divorce
- Why a Solid Estate Plan is Even More Critical if You're Getting Divorced
- Remembering and Understanding the Lessons of Your First Divorce to Get Through Your Second Divorce
- The Unique Aspects of Millennial Divorce
- Rebooting Your Career During a Divorce - Making Time For Deep Work
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November
- Obsessive, Racing Thoughts About Your Divorce: Here's What You Can Do
- What If Your Spouse Is Consistently Late With Alimony or Child Support?
- Helping Your Child Cope With Anxiety During Your Divorce
- Divorcing When There's an Imbalance of Power In Your Relationship
- Six Tips For Getting What You Need Out of the Divorce Mediation Process
- Parental Placement Adoption - The Need-to-Know Basics
- Are You Eligible for Social Security Disability Benefits?
- Changing Your Child's School After a Virginia Divorce: Tips for a Smooth Transition
- Life As an Empty Nester: How Your Relationship With Your Spouse Will Change
- Understanding the Uniformed Services Former Spouse's Protection Act
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October
- Great Questions Clients Should Ask a Virginia Family Law Attorney
- Critical Questions About Divorce That Have No Easy Answers
- Filing Deadlines You Do Not Want To Miss During Your Maryland Divorce: Costs and Consequences
- Suspect That Your Soon-To-Be Ex Is Hiding Assets? How to Uncover the Truth and Ensure a Fair Outcome
- A Guide to Military Health Benefits After Divorce
- Top Regrets About Divorce
- Processing the Shock of Your Spouse's Divorce Request
- Splitting Up Pensions and 401(k)s During a Divorce: Do's and Don'ts
- 5 Amazing Things to Do With Your Elementary School Age Kids in Virginia in October: A Guide For Newly Divorced Parents
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September
- Evidence That Technology Is Eroding Our Intimate Relationships
- The Grey Zone: Resuming Intimacy With Your Ex
- Resources to Take Control of Your Financial Problems Before They Threaten Your Marriage
- DiPietro Family Law Group Receives Law Firm 500 Award
- Your Due Diligence As a Family Law Client
- Your Child Wants a Divorce-How to Be Supportive and What You Should Definitely Avoid Doing
- Child Abduction During Divorce
- Serial Divorces: What Can Repeat Divorcees Do to Break the Pattern?
- Litigating Your Divorce-How To Minimize the Time, Cost, Stress and Drama
- How Hard Is It to Modify a Divorce Settlement?
- Afraid to Speak Out or Get Help For Domestic Violence? Listen to These Five Podcasts
- Preparing For a Deposition In Your Divorce: Do’s and Don’ts
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August
- DiPietro Family Law Group Named to Inc. 5000
- Co-parenting With Your Ex: Tips On Getting Along
- International Divorce 101: Part 2
- How Millennials, Gen Xers and Baby Boomers Get Divorced
- 5 Estate Planning Strategies to Address ASAP After a Divorce
- Surviving a Drawn-Out Court Battle With Your Ex
- Divorcing When You Have Children From Your Current Marriage AND a Previous One-Special Considerations
- Divorcing When You Have a Special Needs Child: Strategies for a Fair and Safe Outcome
- Finding the Strength to Break Away From an Abusive Marriage-5 Resources
- Intergenerational Marriages: What Makes Them Last?
- How to Prevent Divorce From Impairing Your Performance at Work
- 5 Annoying Consequences if the Details of Your Divorce Become Public
- When Litigation Makes More Sense Than Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Adopting A Child Who Has Been Abused or Neglected - 5 Resources for the Journey
- International Divorce 101: Part 1
- Blindsided! Your Husband Just Announced He Wants a Divorce
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July
- Five Things You Need to Understand About Appealing a Divorce Court's Decisions
- How Do People Hide Assets Before Or During Divorce?
- What If You Want Less Responsibility For Your Children Than Your Ex-Spouse Wants You to Have?
- Your Ex or Soon-to-Be Ex Is Threatening Bankruptcy: What Now?
- "Building Bridges" and Other Approaches to Resolving Parental Alienation
- Preparing For a Deposition in Your Divorce Case: Best and Worst Practices
- Five Fascinating Perspectives on Divorce Mediation
- Your Child Is Being Bullied At School - How Can You And Your Ex Collaborate to Solve the Problem?
- Dealing With the Jealousy of Finding Out Your Ex Has Started Dating
- Selling the Home During or Right After a Divorce: Tips and Traps
- Retainer FAQ
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June
- A Smart List of Questions to Ask Your Family Law Attorney About Mediation
- Uncertainty: A Profound Reason Why Divorce Is So Hard
- Coming to Terms With a Divorce Court Order That You Don't Like
- What Are the Biggest Regrets People Have About Divorce? Part 1
- Helping a Best Friend Through Divorce
- Minimizing Stress During Family Upheaval Is Critical
- Should You Wait Until Your Kids Leave the Nest to Get Divorced?
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May
- Should You Get a Divorce? Part One
- Getting Divorced From a Spouse Who Is in the Military on Active Duty or Overseas: Special Considerations
- Dividing Up Business Property During a Maryland Divorce
- What Is a Property Settlement Agreement (PSA) and How Do You Navigate One Successfully?
- Colleen Haddow Receives Significant Service Award
- 6 Amazing Things to Do With Your Child in Virginia in May
- 5 Must-Listen-To Podcasts About Life as a Newly Single Parent
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April
- A refresher on divorce and debt
- Extracurricular activities and child support
- Keeping the engagement ring: An update
- Your 401(k) and divorce
- Fertility, surrogacy and legal contracts
- How to protect your rights when you adopt a child
- New year, new divorce
- The financial aftermath of divorce
- Deaccessioning After A Divorce: How And When To Pare Down Your Belongings
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March
- Negotiating a life insurance policy into your divorce settlement
- Did you get married on Valentine's Day?
- Selling Your House After Divorce: Do's And Don'ts
- Getting Divorced In Your Early 20s: Unique Challenges and Opportunities
- Tips to Find a Great Therapist to Work Through Your Divorce Issues
- Rebuilding Your Credit Score After Going Through a Stressful Divorce
- Do Live-In Partners Get Legal Influence Over the Lives of the Children?
- Under What Grounds Can You Appeal a Divorce Ruling in Maryland?
- 7 Online Resources to Help You Be a Smarter, Safer Co-Parent
- Pregnant and Divorced in Maryland: What Now?
- Same-Sex Divorce: Challenges Regarding Asset Division
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February
- 6 Reasons That Your Husband Leaving You May Have Been a Blessing in Disguise
- Remarrying Someone You've Previously Divorced: Important Legal Considerations
- Visitation Agreements in Marriages Where one Spouse in Deployed
- What to Do If Your Ex Starts Being Late with Child Support or Slacking on Time Sharing
- Blindsided By Your Spouse's Divorce Request? Suspect an Affair? 6 Smart Things To Do
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January
- How To Make Clear, Action-Oriented Requests From Your Divorce Attorney, Friends, Family And Ex-Spouse
- Divorce: Itemizing Your Knowns, Unknowns And Unknown Unknowns For Greater Clarity
- Trying To Adopt? These 7 Books Will Put You In The Right Frame Of Mind And Get You Thinking Clearly About The Process
- What happens to frozen embryos in a divorce?
- Seven Tips for Communicating Your Needs To Your Maryland Divorce Attorney
- "Gray Divorce" on the rise
- Alimony, child support and taxes: What you need to know
- Men Negotiating Spousal Support (Alimony)
- 5 Ways That a Second Divorce Is a Lot Easier Than the First Divorce
- Dating After 40 And After Getting Divorced: Six Rules For 2017
- Domestic Violence, Protective Orders And Guns: How Virginia's New Law Could Affect You
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December
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2016
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December
- Affording your child's athletic future after divorce
- Do grandparents have visitation rights to their grandchildren?
- How To Handle The Holidays After Going Through an Incredibly Traumatic, Emotional Divorce
- Reflecting On 2016 And Learning Lessons About How to Protect Your Family In 2017
- Why you and your spouse may need a postnuptial agreement
- Custody Agreements in Same-Sex Marriages
- Contempt of Court as a Tool To Enforce Divorce Decrees
- What Are Adult Adoptions And Why Might a Person Consider One?
- What To Do With The Family Home In My Virginia Divorce?
- Maryland Divorce Law 101: 5 Peculiar Aspects about How the Process Works in the Old Line State
- Can a court order visitation for pets after a divorce?
- 7 Very Common Reasons Why People Get Divorced
- How Can I Make Child Custody Exchanges Run Smoothly?
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November
- Tips For Learning Your Adopted Child's Language
- Planning Your First Thanksgiving After A Separation: Who Gets To Take The Kids To Grandma And Grandpa's?
- 5 Questions About Child Custody And Child Support That You May Be Embarrassed To Ask
- Therapies That Actually Work To Manage Stressful Memories From Your Divorce
- The Difference Between Annulment And Divorce In Virginia
- Disentangling Your Finances After Getting Divorced: Best And Worst Practices
- 6 Unnerving Behaviors to Expect from Your Spouse When You Announce You're Getting a Divorce - and How to Handle Them
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October
- Immigrant Spouse Entitled To Alimony Despite Waiving The Right In A Prenuptial Agreement
- Effects Of Domestic Violence In Your Child Custody Case
- Why To Avoid A Pro Se / Do It Yourself Divorce
- What Can My Child Support Check Legally Be Used For?
- Am I Really Married? - When To Obtain Your Virginia Marriage License
- What Are The Tax Consequences Of Getting Divorced?
- Simone Biles' Story and the Power of Adoption
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September
- Divorce and the Implications for Social Security Benefits
- Divorce And Moving Out Of The Marital Home
- Top Considerations When Planning For Your Child's College Expenses In Divorce
- How, Exactly, Does Political Persuasion Affect Marriage and Divorce?
- To Be Or Not To Be: Reconciliation vs. Divorce In Virginia
- Five Ways a Second Divorce Is Different from the First
- What Happens To My Retirement Accounts In Divorce?
- Divorce & Social Security: What You Need to Know
- Court Can Order One Payment Of Both Child Support And Alimony: O'Reilly v. O'Reilly (5/31/16), unpublished.
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August
- Dealing with Teen Rebellion While Simultaneously Figuring Out Your Divorce
- How Will Our Debts Be Divided And What About Student Loans?
- Simple Tips To Working Well With Your Family Law Attorney
- Virginia Supreme Court Delivers Final Word On Same-Sex Couples' Cohabitation And The Termination Of Spousal Support
- How Domestic Violence Affects Your Custody Rights
- How Social Media Is Changing the Adoption Experience
- Adulterous Spouse May Still Receive Spousal Support? | DiPietro
- Relocating Out-of-State and Child Custody
- Virginia Legislators Refuse To Decriminalize Adultery
- Common Scenarios Likely To Force A Change In Your Child Support Obligation
- Gray Divorce
- The Importance Of Incorporating Child Support Provisions In A Court Order And Enforcing The Obligation
- Popular Reality Television Stars Go To Court In Custody Dispute
- Helpful Tips For Drafting A Good Separation Agreement
- Can A Country Other Than America Be My Child's "Home State?"
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July
- Who Can Obtain Custody Or Enjoy Timesharing With My Child?
- You May Want To Reconsider Tapping Your Spouse's Phone Or Recording Their Conversations
- What to Do If Your Ex Hires an Extremely Aggressive Divorce Attorney
- What Can I Do If My Spouse Won't Give Me A Divorce?
- Who Is Legally A Father In Virginia?
- Should I File The Virginia Divorce Complaint Before My Spouse?
- Forget The Property, What Happens To Our Debt In Divorce?
- The Overlap Of Contract Law And Your Family Law Case
- What Happens When There Are Allegations Of Child Neglect Or Abuse In My Virginia Divorce Or Child Custody Case?
- What To Expect If Your Virginia Divorce Goes To Trial
- The Role of Addiction in Divorce [and What Can Be Done About It]
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June
- 6 Things You Need to Know About Getting Divorced While on Disability
- 5 FAQs about International Adoption
- What Is Marshall Rosenberg's "Non Violent Communication," and How Can It Help You Communicate and Meet Your Needs During Divorce
- Tips For Getting What Both Of You Want With A High Asset Marital Settlement Agreement
- How to Give Clear Requests to Friends and Family Members Who Want to Help You
- Imputing Income In Child Support Cases 101: Q & A
- Top Tips For Finding The Right Family Law Attorney
- Losing Your Religion: Switching Back to Your Old Religion After Divorce
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May
- What The Word "Contact" Really Means When It Comes To Protective Orders (Wyant v. Commonwealth of Virginia)
- How Child Custody Arrangements Can Be Modified
- Weidlein v. Weidlein: Is The Termination Of Spousal Support Provision In My Marital Settlement Agreement Self-Executing And Why
- Be Careful About What You Agree to in Your Property Settlement Agreement: Everett v. Everett
- Being Financially Prepared for Life's Transitions: Separation and Divorce
- Statutory Termination of Spousal Support: Remarriage vs. De Facto Remarriage.
- Restoring your parental rights in Virginia
- Fighting Over the Cat? 5 Possible Solutions
- Modifying Spousal Support In Virginia
- Science Reveals 4 Behaviors That Predict Likelihood of Getting Divorced: Part II
- Mental Abuse Is Domestic Violence, Too: Key Definitions and Statistics
- Divorce Checklist: Things To Do BEFORE Filing For Divorce
- Maryland General Assembly Debates Whether to End Controversial Requirement for Divorce Court Witness
- Who Gets Custody After The Death Of A Child's Parents?
- The Need For Surrogacy Agreements in Virginia
- Science Reveals 4 Behaviors That Predict Likelihood of Getting Divorced: Part I
- Ways To Ensure Compliance With Your Family Law Court Order or Agreement
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April
- Obtaining a D.C. divorce if you are not a citizen of the United States
- Simple Tips For A Successful Divorce Negotiation
- Can Spousal Support Be Terminated?
- Tax Issues To Consider When Getting Divorced
- 6 Tips for Protecting Your Assets and Business Interests in a High Net Worth Divorce
- What Happens If I Am Served With Divorce Papers By My Ex-Boyfriend or Girlfriend: The Case of Common Law Marriage In D.C.
- Tips For The Future When You Realize Your Spouse Has Cheated
- Affording Divorce Now And In The Future
- 7 Special and Significant Implications of a Military Divorce
- Divorce for Men: 7 Eye-Opening Facts
- Separating When You're 55 Years or Older: What You Need to Know
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March
- Should You Wait Until the Kids Go to College to Get Divorced?
- Can My Social Media Account(s) Hurt Me In Divorce?
- How To Get Divorced When My Spouse Is Missing In Action (MIA).
- Tips For Talking To Your Children About Divorce
- Can I Appeal My Family Court Decision?
- Understanding Hague Convention Proceedings and Child Abduction
- Unemployment And Child Support: Can I Be Ordered To Pay?
- Can You Waive Your Right To Spousal Support In Virginia?
- How Will Your Divorce Affect Your Military Benefits?
- Changing Your Mind - What Happens If You Think Twice After Signing A Separation Agreement?
- Do Fathers Have A Harder Time Gaining Custody In Divorce?
- Destination Divorces - Why You May Want To Think Twice
- 5 Common Complications with High Net Worth Divorces [and How to Handle Them]
- Adopting Your Step Child In Virginia
- What to Do with Your House During a Divorce: 7 Dos and Don'ts
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February
- Dating After Divorce: 6 Resources to Help You Protect Your Kids, Your Case and Your Heart
- I've Been Served With Divorce Papers, What Do I Do Next?
- Signs You Need to Give Up on Mediation and Litigate a Divorce
- How To Modify A Child Custody Or Visitation Order
- Make Sure Your Settlement Agreement Is Specific
- Maryland, Virginia and D.C. Resources for Victims of Domestic Violence
- 5 Situations That Lead to Spousal Support Modification
- Oasis Singer Racks Up Huge Divorce Bill
- What Is A Guardian Ad Litem And What Do They Do?
- 7 Signs Your Ex Is Engaging in Parental Alienation
- Step-parent Adoption: 4 Examples
- Budgeting After Divorce: 7 Tips to Keep Your Finances Under Control After Losing an Income Stream
- The Origins of Collaborative Divorce
- Separation Agreements 101: The Basics Of Property Settlement Agreements In Virginia
- A Quick Primer on Maryland's Child Custody Laws
- 6 Ways to Keep Your Divorce Bill Under Control
- Spousal Support: Always Have Evidence Of The Payor's Financial Circumstances
- How to Use Your Journal to Make the Divorce Process Simpler, Less Costly and Less Likely to Lead to Litigation
- Approaching 2016 Fresh After a Painful Divorce in 2015: 7 Lessons for the New Year
- Can Your Paramour Or Mistress Be Forced To Testify In Your Divorce Trial?
- Equitable Distribution and Donative Intent
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January
- So It's NOT a Crime To Repeatedly Send Your Children Late To School
- Astronomically High Spousal Support: Ellis v. Ellis
- Can I Go To Jail For Failing To Pay Spousal or Child Support?
- Grounds for Divorce in Virginia
- What to Do If Your Ex Interferes With Child Visitation
- Can I Receive Child Support Retroactively
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December
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2015
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December
- How Parents of Different Religions Can Share Custody Effectively
- Are There Special Rules Regarding Divorce for Military Families?
- IRS Proposes Redefinition of Terms 'Husband' and 'Wife'
- Does Child Support End When the Child Turns 18?
- The Differences Between Legal and Physical Child Custody in Virginia
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November
- Virtual Visitation
- Is It Possible to Have Parental Rights Restored in Virginia?
- Is Divorce an End or a New Beginning?
- The Ramifications of Relocation for Child Custody
- The Difference Between Remarriage and De-Facto Remarriage
- Remedies for Non-Payment of Child Support
- Tips for Drafting a Solid Separation Agreement
- October
- September
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August
- Virginia Spousal Support: Spouse's Needs vs. Children's Needs
- What Happens To Our Debt In A Divorce?
- The Importance Of Accurate Alimony Payment Reporting On Your Tax Returns
- Is There An Advantage To Filing My Complaint First?
- Third-Party Custodians Can Receive Child Support In Virginia
- Advantages Of Using Mediation In Your Divorce Case
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July
- Do I Need An Expert Witness In My Divorce Case?
- When To Hire An Accountant In Your Virginia Divorce
- What If My Spouse Won't Agree To Divorce?
- "Gossip Girl" Star Kelly Rutherford's Custody Saga Continues
- Alimony 101: Answers to Common Questions Regarding Virginia Spousal Support
- How Domestic Violence Can Impact Child Custody Determinations in Virginia
- Custody and Visitation of a Newborn
- Passport Issues In Divorce And Custody Cases
- How to Ensure a Visitation Exchange Goes Smoothly
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June
- Virginia Distribution of Property: What is "Hybrid" Property and How Is It Divided?
- Divorce Mediation, Collaboration, Litigation and More.
- Do I Need To Return My Engagement Ring?
- How Is Annulment Different From Divorce?
- When Do I Need A Prenuptial Agreement?
- Tips For Dealing With A Difficult Ex-Spouse
- How to Determine Child Support
- How Are My Taxes Impacted By Divorce?
- Can I Move Out of State With My Kids?
- How to Talk to Your Kids About Divorce
- May
- April
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March
- "Sticking it out for the kids" Can Be Worse for Children Than Divorce
- Prenuptial Agreements, Guardian Ad Litem and Beyond: More Virginia Divorce FAQs
- Insights into How Adultery Affects the Virginia Divorce Process [and More FAQs]
- Adultery, Desertion, and Cruelty: Your Virginia Divorce Questions Answered
- 5 More Critical Questions about the Virginia Divorce Process
- "Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce" Raises Awareness of Crucial Issues in Divorce in Virginia
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February
- Virginia Family Law Attorney Examines Health Effects of Divorce
- Virginia Divorce Attorneys Find Divorce Rates are Lower Than You Think
- Global View: Virginia Family Attorneys Examine Marriage in East Asian Cultures
- Virginia Family Law Attorneys Examine Millennial Marriages
- Northern Virginia Divorce Lawyers Encourage Mindful Co-Parenting [3 Useful Tips]
- Expensive Divorces Virginia Divorce Law Firm Puts Harold Hamm's Billion Dollar Settlement in Context
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January
- More Answers to Virginia Alimony and Asset Distribution Questions
- Virginia Divorce Custody Basics - Answers to 5 Key Virginia Divorce FAQs
- How Courts Assign Physical Custody, Grandparents Rights and Other Virginia Divorce FAQs
- Same Sex Parental Rights, Step Parent Rights and More Answers to Virginia Divorce FAQs
- 3 Asset Categories in a Virginia Divorce [and Answers to More Divorce FAQs]
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December
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2014
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December
- The 4 Ways to Handle a Virginia Divorce [and 2 Other Divorce FAQs]
- Introduction - 101 Virginia Divorce FAQs (Blog Series and Ebook)
- Personality Traits Can Predict Likelihood of Divorce. Why? New Research Seeks to Explain
- What Happens to Children of Divorce 30 Years Later? Virginia Lawyers Examine Longitudinal Study
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November
- Richard Gere Breaks Off His Business Relationship with His Ex: Virginia Divorce Lawyers Analyze
- What's More Stressful, Divorce or Separation? Virginia Divorce Lawyers Have a Surprising Answer
- 4 Steps for Handling the Delicate Issue of Pet Ownership After a Divorce
- Suspect Your Spouse Cheated on You? How to Prove Fault in a Virginia Divorce
- Virginia Divorce Attorneys Examine Jane Lynch's Separation
- Five Reasons High Net Worth Virginia Divorces are Different
- Should You Get a Divorce Or Not? Virginia Divorce Attorneys Introduce "Zero-Based Thinking"
- Virginia Divorce Attorneys Report on $995 Million Divorce Settlement
- Getting in Shape and Eating Well After a Divorce
- Listening Empathetically to Increase the Likelihood of a Successful Divorce Mediation
- Virginia Divorce Attorneys Reflect on Ricki Lake's Surprising and Sad Divorce Battle
- How to Handle Thanksgiving While Going Through a Complex Divorce
- Federal Judge in Kansas Overturns Same Sex Marriage Ban: Implications for Virginia Divorces
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October
- Is It Possible to Predict Whether You'll Get a Virginia Divorce with an Accuracy of 94%?
- Virginia Divorce Lawyers Look at Dr. John Gottman's "Sound Relationship House Theory"
- Fairfax Divorce Lawyers Reflect on Harold and Sue Ann Hamm's Epic $18 Billion Divorce
- Comedian Amy Poehler Offers Poignant Quote on Separation: Our Virginia Divorce Lawyers Reflect
- Our Virginia Divorce Law Firm Examines Pope Francis' Surprising New Doctrine
- A Deeper Look at the Emory University Study about "Divorce-Proofing" Your Marriage
- Divorce Lawyer Examines Study the Keys to "Divorce-Proofing" Marriages
- Randy Jackson, Erstwhile American Idol Judge, to Divorce Wife of 19 Years
- The Fascinating Game of Analyzing Pope Francis's Position on Divorce
- Huge Number of Fraudulent Divorces in the UK: Judge Overturns 180 of Them. Why?
- Gina and Pat Neely, Food Network Celebrity Couple, Split After 20 Years: Why Do Marriages Break Up
- The Disturbing Effects of Lengthy U.S. Military Involvement on Divorce Rates
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September
- How to Obtain Solid Financial Advice After a Virginia Divorce
- Virginia Child Custody Attorneys Discuss Domestic Violence Law in Light of Adrian Peterson Story
- Ray Rice Case Highlights the Sadness and Complexity of Domestic Abuse Cases
- Alexandria Family Lawyer Reflects on "Orange is the New Black" Writer's Divorce
- 5 Surprisingly Pervasive Myths about Prenuptial Agreements
- Recent Louisiana Ruling on Same-Sex Marriage: Will It Change the Marriage Debate?
- The [Real] Effects of Divorce on Children
- Anthony Zuiker, CSI Creator, Settles Divorce: Wife Will Get Half His Fortune
- Celebrating Divorce: How "Divorce Hotels" and "Divorce Parties" Are Changing How Couples Separate
- Hugh v. Hugh - Virginia Divorce and the Family Business
- Caldwell v. Caldwell - Importance of Health Insurance Provision in Divorce Agreement
- August
- April
- March
- February
- January
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December
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2013
- December
- November
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October
- Domestic Violence Awareness Month
- Infectious Power of Divorce
- Is the One Year Time Limit in Article 12 of the Hague Convention a Statute of Limitations?
- Modification of Spousal Support in Northern Virginia
- Study Reveals Military Marriages Suffer During Extended Deployment Times
- More on Collaborative Divorce in Northern Virginia
- September
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August
- Different Laws Protect You and Your Children in Northern Virginia Divorce Proceedings
- Separation in Northern Virginia Divorce Proceedings
- Waivers of Appeal in the Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court
- International Child Custody and International Parental Abduction
- Discussion Regarding the Legal Standard for Use of Family Home During Your Divorce
- Custody, Visitation and Relocation in Northern Virginia
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July
- Exclusive Use and Possession of the Marital Residence
- Social Media Pitfalls in Northern Virginia Family Law Litigation
- The ABCs of Child Support in Northern Virginia
- Custody of Children and the Courts
- Mediation in Family Law
- Adoptions and International Adoptions
- A Collaborative Approach to Divorce
- Family Law and the Military
- Overview of International Issues in Family Law
- What Will Happen When I Get Divorced?
- June
- Testimonials
- Legal Resources
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Videos
- Divorce With Business Assets
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Child Support
- Can Child Support Be Reduced If I Remarry?
- At What Age Is Child Support Terminated For A Handicapped Child?
- Can My Child's Father Be Ordered To Pay For My Child's College?
- What if I Need Child Support While the Divorce is Still in Process?
- Can Child Support Be Retroactively Modified in Virginia?
- Can The Court Include My new Spouse's Income When Determining Child Support?
- Do I Pay My Spouse Directly For Child Support?
- How Does Spousal Support Affect The Calculation Of Child Support?
- What Determines How Much Child Support I Have To Pay?
- What If I Need Child Support While The Divorce Is In Process?
- What Is Child Support?
- Who Can Seek Child Support Modification?
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Spousal Support
- Can You Add an Anti-Modification of Spousal Support in a Prenuptial Agreement?
- Can A Court Order Alimony Payments After Divorce?
- Can A Person Limit Their Exposure To Spousal Support?
- Can a Court Award Two Kinds of Spousal Support at the Same Time in Virginia?
- Can My Ex-Spouse Terminate My Spousal Support in Virginia?
- Are There Different Types of Spousal Support?
- Can a Virginia Court Order Alimony Payments During a Separation Case?
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Divorce
- What Papers Do I Need To Start A Divorce Case?
- How is Divorce Initiated in Virginia?
- What Are Grounds For Divorce in Virginia?
- What Are Social Media Pitfalls in a Divorce?
- Can I Annul My Marriage Rather Than Getting a Divorce?
- Can I Appeal From Mediation?
- Can I Oppose a Divorce in Virginia?
- Can I Represent Myself in Family Court in Virginia?
- Does Adultery Work Against the Offending Spouse?
- How Long Does Mediation Take?
- What is the Difference Between Divorce and Legal Separation?
- Does Divorce Work Against The Offending Spouse?
- Does The Court Have Jurisdiction Over My Life Insurance Policy?
- How Can An Attorney Help me Balance My Career & My Divorce?
- How Can An Attorney Help Me Protect My Net Worth While Going Through A Divorce?
- How Can I Keep My Spouse From Selling Property Before We Divorce?
- What Are The Alternatives To Going To Court?
- Is There A Right To A Jury Trial In Divorce In Virginia?
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- What Is The Difference Between Divorce & Legal Separation?
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Child Custody & Visitation
- Are Virginia Courts More Likely to Award Custody to Mothers Than Fathers?
- Can Custody Rights Be Modified in Virginia?
- Are My Facebook Records Relevant in My Custody Case?
- Are There Juries in Virginia Child Custody Cases?
- At What Age Can My Children Decide Where They Want to Live?
- Can Step Parents Be Awarded Custody?
- Can A Virginia Court-Order A Mental Health Examination Of The Parents When Determining Custody?
- Can Expert Witnesses Be Used In Custody Battles?
- Can Grandparents Be Awarded Custody?
- Can Visitation Be Denied To A Non-Custodial Parent?
- Does An Extramarital Affair Have An Impact On Child Custody In Virginia?
- Does Custody Always Go To Just One Parent?
- Does My Spouse Automatically Get Custody Of My Children If I Am On Deployment?
- Can I Move My Kids Out of State And Then Get Divorced?
- Do The Wishes Of The Child Have Any Influence In Custody Decisions In Virginia?
- How Is Custody And Parenting Time In Virginia Effected By My Military Service?
- What Is Supervised Visitation In Virginia?
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Property Division
- Can I Property I Owned Before the Marriage Be Divided in My Divorce?
- What is Equitable Distribution?
- Do I Have to Share My Pension After My Divorce in Virginia?
- How Are My Securities Treated in a Divorce?
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