What Are the Pros and Cons of Collaborative Divorce? Clients often ask about collaborative divorce pros and cons. There are many pros covered in this article, but one frequent concern is about the possibility of the other spouse being dishonest or deceptive. This can happen. There are never any guarantees with collaboration that both parties […]
What is Family Law?
What is Family Law? Family law is an area of the law that covers all legal matters related to families and children. Most lawyers today specialize in one area of the law, like corporate law, criminal law, immigration law, personal injury law, etc. Lawyers who specialize in working with families and children are Family Law […]
Questions You Should Ask Your Divorce Lawyer
What Questions Should You Ask Your Divorce Lawyer About Your Case? The decision you make about the attorney who will represent you as you go through your divorce will have a lasting impact on you and your family long after your divorce is over. You want someone who is experienced in the area of family […]
Do Divorce Lawyers Work on Contingency
Are There Divorce Lawyers Who Work on a Contingency? The short answer to this question in Virginia is No. A divorce lawyer cannot take a divorce case on a contingency basis. A lawyer who receives a contingency fee in a case means he or she is receiving a percentage of the amount the client receives […]
How to Get Out of Paying Spousal Support in Virginia
Can You Get Out of Paying Spousal Support in Virginia? By far, the most difficult issue for divorcing couples to deal with is spousal support. Of course, it’s a financial discussion and decision to be made (or ruled on by a judge), and it’s also an incredibly emotional issue. This is what makes it such a […]
What’s a Virginia Uncontested Divorce
Marcy Can Help You Through a Virginia Uncontested Divorce Are you interested in a Virginia uncontested divorce? In Virginia, an uncontested divorce is one in which the parties are able to agree on the major issues of how their property and debt is divided, child custody and support, and spousal support. It doesn’t necessarily mean […]
