By now many people in Virginia have received their stimulus checks provided by the federal government as a means to provide assistance during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Each eligible taxpayer on … [Read more...]
How Should We Handle Stimulus Checks for Separated Couples in Virginia During COVID-19?
posted on April 29, 2020
Child Support Payments During COVID-19
posted on April 2, 2020
In Virginia, 1 in 7 children receive child support payments through the Virginia Division of Child Support Enforcement (DCSE), and more children receive child support payments that do not pass through … [Read more...]
Living “Separate and Apart” During Quarantine and COVID-19
posted on April 2, 2020
What should you do if you find yourself looking to separate from your spouse and eventually divorce, but are stuck living in the same house as your spouse for the foreseeable future owing to COVID-19 … [Read more...]
COVID-19, Virginia and Child Custody
posted on March 30, 2020
In recent weeks, the world has seen many changes due to the impact of COVID-19. The spread of this virus has impacted the world in many ways, including a likely significant impact on custody and … [Read more...]
Equitable Distribution and the Division of Military Retirement Benefits in Divorce
posted on March 26, 2020
In Virginia, the court divides marital property in a process that is called “equitable distribution.” Specific assets that the court is given express authority to distribute include the marital share … [Read more...]
What can I do during COVID-19 to change custody & visitation and child support in Virginia?
posted on March 23, 2020
As we as a nation face the unprecedented challenges of COVID-19, many courts around the country have been forced to shut their doors to the public and severely limit the types of hearings judges can … [Read more...]
Adultery & Spousal Support in Virginia
posted on February 27, 2020
In Virginia, a spouse who committed adultery during the marriage is generally barred from receiving spousal support when a complaint for divorce on the basis of adultery is filed. Even if the divorce … [Read more...]
Adult Guardianship and Conservatorship in Virginia: What? Who? When? Where? How?
posted on February 13, 2020
Guardianship and conservatorship in Virginia is a legal option for individuals looking to care for adults that need the help of others for care and management of their finances. The purpose of this … [Read more...]
Separate and Apart: When Does That Start?
posted on February 12, 2020
In Virginia, if a husband or a wife with minor children wish to get a divorce, but don’t have any fault grounds (adultery, cruelty, desertion, etc.) available to them, what can they do? The answer is … [Read more...]
Partner Erika MacCormac Speaking at Virginia Trial Lawyers Association Advanced Family Law Retreat
posted on February 5, 2020
Later this month Partner Erika MacCormac will be speaking at the 2020 Virginia Trial Lawyers Association Advanced Family Law Retreat seminar on Custody and Visitation: Difficult Topics in Difficult … [Read more...]
