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
It’s scary to meet new friends. And, a lot of times, whether it’s right or wrong, when you get a divorce, that’s exactly what you have to do. Whether he keeps the friends or you just suddenly don’t have anything in common with your married friends anymore, a lot of people tend to find that...
Our newest attorney, Lori Michaud, may be new to us, but she’s not at all new to the practice of law. Licensed in Virginia, New York, and New Jersey, Lori has been practicing since the mid 1980s, and, in that time, has built an impressive reputation for herself. This year, Lori was asked to teach...
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! (I don’t know about THAT, exactly, because I’m pretty partial to sunny at 75, but – Christmas is nice, too.) For the FOURTH year in a row now, we’re sponsoring a Girl’s Night Out holiday party to celebrate the season with all of our awesome friends, both...
Custody cases are scary, and, whether you’ve hired an attorney or are hoping to handle your case yourself, you probably have a lot of questions about what to expect. Obviously, you’ve also heard that there’s a seminar for Virginia moms facing custody cases, so now you’re probably wondering whether a Virginia custody seminar is going...
I know, I know. Going to a seminar on divorce, especially on a Saturday morning, probably sounds like the last thing in the world you want to do. Besides that, attorneys are dry and boring. And it could be embarrassing. Because, after all, everyone knows you’re there because your marriage is falling apart. What if...
In a lot of cases, everything is pretty cut and dry—except custody. In a lot of ways, everything else sort of handles itself. And, besides, it’s just money; there’s a certain amount that people will spend fighting over money (usually, only up to a certain percentage of the value of the asset). Though it’s true...
Sheera Herrell Taking Over as Managing Attorney and CEO of Hofheimer Family Law We’re both excited and incredibly sad to announce that big things are under way at Hofheimer Family Law. If you know us, you know that for the last 25 years (yes, 25!) we’ve been dedicated to representing women only in divorce, custody,...