Can I talk about my divorce or child custody case online?

Social media is a way of life for most people anymore, so it’s really no wonder that a lot of details about a lot of people’s divorce and child custody cases wind up online.  On the one hand, I get it.  I am a millennial and I vividly remember signing up for a Facebook account...

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Navigating a family law attorney’s bad reviews

It happens – even to us.  Bad reviews on public platforms – like Google or social media – are something that most businesses have to navigate.  It’s a hard thing, especially when you know how hard you work to give each client the attention they deserve, but even more so when you know that new...

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I see this question *all* the time, especially on social media in the various mom groups that I have joined over the years.  I never know exactly how to answer it – especially in few enough characters that most casual social media users won’t be bored by me writing an entire treatise – so I...

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You think you know Virginia divorce law?

I see misinformation everywhere, almost every single day.  It seems like, when it comes to legal advice, almost everyone thinks they know all the answers – and they’re comfortable enough to tell other people what they should do, too. The thing is, though, that they’re often wrong. Just today I saw some divorce coach on...

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Should I come to Girl’s Night Out?

Sometimes, I think I hate going anywhere.  But then I do, and I’m so glad I did. If you’re thinking about going to Girl’s Night Out but you’re just not sure, I’m talking directly to you.  I know it can be scary to go somewhere new, especially if you don’t know a lot of other...

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Post Separation Bonus

Is it time to separate?  That may be a strategic question and not just an emotional one. In Virginia, we classify separate property as anything that was earned, purchased, or acquired before the marriage or after the date of separation.  (We also include anything you inherited in your sole name, anything that was a gift...

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Virginia Coparenting Methods

I’ve never come across a parent who admits that he (or she) is deliberately making things difficult on the children.  No, almost every single parent I’ve met – including the opposing parties – insist that its all about the kids. But it’s not as though there’s only one way to move through a separation, divorce,...

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How HofLaw Protects Privacy and Confidentiality

In the beginning stages of planning a divorce or custody case, things can be especially tricky.  In addition to wanting to be respectful and tactful towards your partner, you want to plan strategically how you should move forward.  You also want to stay safe.  No matter what the particular circumstances of your case, you deserve...

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