Normally, I write about things you’d expect me to write about – divorce and custody cases, the laws, what to expect, how to behave, common pitfalls, and other mistakes women tend to make when it comes to facing a family law case in Virginia. Today, though, I’m going to write about something a little bit...
Family Friendly Family Law Careers
One of our goals in every single case is making sure that each woman understands the options available to her. Whether she files petitions with the court or whether she negotiates her result, there are advantages and disadvantages. We know the law best. But you know your husband/child’s father best. And, as a result, some...
We were contacted a little while back by Tami Kamin Meyer, an attorney and writer. She said she had a couple of questions for us, generally, just about what we do—but with an emphasis on our Second Saturday and Custody Bootcamp seminars, and our Girl’s Night Out program. It’s always so humbling when someone takes...
We all know a lot about how the law works because we watch TV. Right? Well, no—actually, it’s quite the opposite. We don’t know very much about the law, but most of us do know just enough to be truly dangerous. There are courtroom dramas right and left, and what most people really know is...
Let’s talk about separation agreements. Let’s talk about what they mean, how they work, and the types of things that are included in them. I find that, when I talk to women who come into our office, they are really misinformed about what a separation agreement is—which is always surprising to me, because, on the...