Attorneys And Counsellors At Law
So, you have been thinking you want a divorce, and you live in the Commonwealth of Virginia. By making that decision, you have taken the first step in the divorce process. The next step is to determine the legal grounds, or specific legal reason, for why you are filing a […] Read more »
It’s back-to-school season, and for divorced or separated parents, the question is: Who is paying for the expensive TI-84 calculator their child needs for class? Child support doesn’t cover the costly tab of #2 pencils, paper, clothes and computers, which runs on average $600 per child, adding more stress to what can already be a tense situation between parents. Read more »
Although engagements are typically a time of joy and associated with new beginnings, some engagements come to an unforeseen end. When this happens, a major question on everyone’s mind is “who will get the engagement ring?” The answer is not black and white, explains SmolenPlevy Family Law Attorneys Alan Plevy […] Read more »
Jumping back into the dating scene after separating from your spouse can sound fun but the consequences can make your divorce complicated. Virginia Does Not Recognize Separation Regardless of your physical or emotional separation, in Virginia, you are either married or divorced in the eyes of the law – this […] Read more »
A frequent question in divorce is whether you can make an ex-spouse pay for your divorce attorney. Family law attorneys Alan Plevy and Kyung (Kathryn) Dickerson say the answer isn’t always clear cut. Who typically pays for the divorce attorney? Laws differ from state to state, but in Virginia, the […] Read more »
Tensions can run high when former spouses have to work together and oftentimes, divorced couples feel like they are no longer allies. Yet, when they have children, there are numerous decisions that the divorced couple needs to make together. Enter professional decision makers, also known as co-parenting coordinators. A co-parenting coordinator is a neutral third party who serves a divorced or separated couple as a decision maker and a facilitator of communication. Read more »
We have all heard about divorce – whether it took place in our family, we saw it in a movie or TV show, or even as a media spectacle between two celebrities. Annulments, on the other hand, are not as common. Annulments treat the marriage as though it never existed […] Read more »
Pets are often regarded as beloved members of the family. But what happens to them when a couple decides to divorce? The debate over pet ownership may cause added stress, becoming one of the hardest decisions for either party to make. Fortunately, Virginia law provides a clear basis for pet […] Read more »
When thinking about divorce or entering the divorce process, organizing your financial documents is a smart way to be prepared and help the process move along smoothly. The first step is to compile a marital balance sheet. This document shows the assets and liabilities owed by the couple, whether individually […] Read more »
Divorce can be hard on children, so instead of jumping into the pool or enjoying other favorite summertime activities, don’t be surprised if they retreat into their screens. Smartphones and tablets can serve as an escape from family stress and a gateway to games and virtual worlds where their parents’ […] Read more »
Businesses are as complicated as marriages Maintaining a family business, like divorce, is a process that requires attention to detail and the ability to understand the needs of other people. You can’t just shut down a business because things became too tough or because you grew apart from your spouse. […] Read more »
After a divorce, you most likely want to move on and leave that relationship in the past, but that can be hard when you have estate planning documents with your ex-partner’s name on them. If you’re going through a divorce, remember to update your will and other estate planning documents […] Read more »
Divorces are unpredictable. While no one goes into marriage expecting to get divorced, it can happen and may be the best solution for couples with unresolvable marital problems. But what happens when a couple who disagree about everything, can’t agree on divorce? Principals Alan Plevy and Kyung (Kathryn) Dickerson, walk […] Read more »
It has become more common for people to consider signing a prenuptial agreement, or prenup, prior to getting married. These agreements are sometimes thought to only be for “the rich”, but they can save anybody a lot of time and stress later on. What is a Prenuptial Agreement? A prenuptial […] Read more »
While no child imagines a world where their parents aren’t together, divorce is becoming increasingly common – almost 50% of marriages in the U.S. end in divorce or separation. Divorce is already a tough and emotionally taxing process so, when it comes to telling your children about an upcoming separation, […] Read more »
