People who are going through a divorce are usually focused on the primary assets, such as the marital home. They might not think about some of the other assets that must be divided. These include things like the household appliances,...
You and your spouse know everything you want to do with your divorce. You both believe that you can work out any minor disagreements yourselves, and neither one of you wants to drag things out longer than is necessary. An...
You and your ex-spouse both love your kids. Even if you and they no longer love each other, you have the kids in common — and that’s worth making co-parenting work. Here are some co-parenting tips for beginners: 1. Find...
One of the things parties may fail to consider when going through a divorce are tax ramifications. Once a divorce is finalized, the next tax filing period will look a lot different. First, you must remember to change your withholdings...
When the courts set the final terms for child custody and support in your divorce, they issue a final decree in the form of a court order. Many people view these documents as legally binding and permanent, but that isn’t...
Property division during divorce can feel overwhelming which is why it is important for divorcing couples to keep in mind that the family law process provides legal resources to help guide them through the process of dividing their property. In...
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...
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...
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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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