Federal Government retirement assets are often some of the most valuable marital assets. It is important to understand how those assets are treated in a divorce, whether you are the Federal Government...
Divorce Support Circle: Rebuilding Trust
At some point in the divorce process, nearly every client experiences feelings of hurt and disappointment. ...
Adultery and the Impact on Divorce in Virginia
There are a number of reasons that may lead a couple to separate or divorce. Of these, adultery can be especially difficult on both parties, and may have significant financial ramifications. If you ar...
Estate Planning Measures When Getting Divorced
In addition to trying to overcome the emotional hurdles of divorce, you will be required to make a number of important decisions, including those related to your estate. Addressing your estate plan he...
Tips for Coping with Divorce
In light of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Divorce Support Circle focused on how clients are coping with the divorce. Clients participated in the “Walk In Our Shoes” exercise. This wa...
Mental Health Awareness Month and Divorce
Every day, we are faced with the underwritten rule of being “ok”. Walking into work, someone asks, “how are you?” The most common response is “good”. But it is ok to not feel ok. May is ...
Everthing You Need to Know About Parental Alienation
What is Parental Alienation? Parental alienation syndrome (PAS) is a term that was coined by Richard A. Gardner, a psychiatrist, in the 1980s. Parental alienation (also known as “parental gatekeep...
Financial Planning During a Divorce: How to Protect Yourself
Divorce is hard for both parties. It is an emotionally exhausting experience that impacts the entire family....