Divorce has a way of shaking up your financial circumstances. You will have to share your debt, as well as your assets, with your ex. Many people find that they have to adjust their expectation regarding their standard of living....
What is in the best interests of the child is an important family law standard to be familiar with. What is in the best interests of the child guides child custody decision-making. Because of this, it is important for divorcing...
Spousal support is one of the issues divorcing couples may need to resolve when they decide to end their marriage. In Virginia, spousal support is generally awarded only when it is necessary, so it is also useful to be aware...
Criminal defense rights are critical for the protection of individuals accused of crimes. The criminal justice system can be intimidating for accused individuals to deal with, making knowing how to develop a criminal defense strategy vital for accused individuals facing...
Strong legal strategies are essential for any accused individual facing criminal charges. The right criminal defense strategy can potentially help the accused avoid incarceration or significant fines. It could also potentially reduce the penalties and consequences the accused is facing....
Child custody was once a winner-take-all situation in the majority of divorces. The courts across the country used to favor custody arrangements in which one spouse received primary custody and the other received visitation. However, years of psychological and social...
Property division is one of the issues that will need to be worked out during the divorce process. It is helpful for divorcing couples in Virginia to understand how property division is handled according to the law. Divorcing couples likely...
Putting children through college has become so expensive that many couples begin planning for college savings before they ever even get pregnant with their first child. Other than saving for retirement, saving for a child’s college education will likely be...
Child custody is often an important issue when Virginia parents decide to divorce. Individuals who share children may know that they do not want to be in relationships any longer but may not know how to separate their lives while...
Spring has arrived in Northern Virginia and more Fairfax residents may be choosing to spend time outdoors as the weather begins to warm. Residents may opt to play with their children outdoors or walk to work as temperatures rise and...
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Richard F. MacDowell Jr. focuses his practice on personal injury, wrongful death, business representation, and family law. With over 40 years of experience, he is known for direct client access and aggressive litigation on behalf of injured clients across Northern Virginia. He founded MacDowell Law Group, PC in Fairfax and is admitted to practice in Virginia and Maryland, as well as before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
Bhavik D. Patel focuses his practice on personal injury, criminal defense, family law, and civil litigation. A graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law, he is known for staying directly accessible to clients throughout the life of their case, keeping them informed at every step. He is admitted to practice in Virginia and is a member of the American Bar Association.
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