Information about family law matters including Divorce, Grounds for divorce, Same Sex Divorce, Military Divorce, Uncontested Divorce, Litigation vs. Alternative Dispute Resolution, Post-Divorce Enforcement, Modification of Orders and Appeals, Spousal Support, Child Custody Support and Visitation, Property Division, Alimony and Spousal Support, Marital Agreements, International Family Law and Domestic Violence and Protective Orders
Protecting Your Business in a Divorce Webinar
Wednesday, 09 November 2022
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Protecting Your Business in a Divorce
Thursday, 20 October 2022
Join us for a webinar on Nov 03, 2022 at 12:00 PM EDT. Register now! Often, a business owner’s most valuable asset is their business. A divorce can cause disruption and, in some circumstances, result in the destruction of a business. Business owners need to protect their business from the negative impacts of a
- Published in Family Law
Virginia Court Upholds Separation Agreement Provision on Military Pension Division
Monday, 10 October 2022
Divorce proceedings can be more complex when they involve active members of the military. Divorcing couples when one or both spouses are members of the military often involve some unique issues surrounding the classification and equitable distribution of military marital assets and there are additional regulations regarding how military assets are treated. In a recent
- Published in Family Law
Virginia Court of Appeals Finds Long-Term Relationship With Joint Property Doesn’t Constitute “Marriage” Under Prior Separation Agreement
Friday, 30 September 2022
In a recent case, the Virginia Court of Appeals decided on whether an ex-wife’s new relationship constituted a “marriage,” as defined by the couple’s separation agreement. There, the court determined that the long-term, monogamous relationship, in which the couple jointly owned a home and shared a joint bank account, was not a marriage under the
- Published in Family Law
Ask General Counsel: Can a marital separation agreement contain ‘romantic restrictions’?
Tuesday, 30 August 2022
Published by Ask General Counsel on InsideNova, 8/25/2022 Image from Inside Nova When parties get divorced, their marital separation agreements often have restrictions on introducing minor children to new romantic partners. In Powell v. Knoepfler-Powell, Michael Powell and Melanie Knoepfler-Powell entered into a marital settlement agreement during divorce proceedings. The agreement included a provision that the
- Published in Ask General Counsel, Divorce, Family Law
Virginia Court Finds “Romantic Restrictions” in Custody Agreement Unenforceable
Wednesday, 10 August 2022
In a recent case, a Virginia Circuit Court answered the question of whether a clause regulating the introduction of the parties’ romantic partners to their child may be deemed unenforceable. Here, the parties entered into a property settlement agreement with a provision dictating when the parties can introduce their romantic partners to their child. The
- Published in Family Law
Ask General Counsel: Getting Divorced? Be Sure to Update Your Will, Trust and Estate Planning Documents.
Thursday, 23 June 2022
Published by Ask General Counsel on InsideNova, 6/22/2022 Image from Inside Nova In this edition of Ask General Counsel, we discuss what happens to your estate plan (and what you should do) when you are getting divorced. Ask General Counsel is bi-monthly legal column by General Counsel, P.C., a law firm based in McLean that represents businesses,
- Published in Ask General Counsel, Divorce, Estate Planning, Family Law
So You’re Getting Divorced—What Happens to Your Estate Plan?
Tuesday, 31 May 2022
The idea of filing for divorce may be overwhelming. Naturally, people may worry about finances, children, and where to live. On top of that, the actual process of filing for divorce may seem daunting. You probably already know how to get a family law attorney involved to assist you through the divorce process, but you
- Published in Estate Planning, Family Law
Ask General Counsel: How to Protect Your Business in a Divorce
Tuesday, 19 April 2022
Published by Ask General Counsel on InsideNova, 4/13/2022 Image from Inside Nova In this edition of Ask General Counsel, we discuss how business owners can (and should) protect their business before (and during) a divorce. If you don’t want to read this article, you don’t have to. . . . instead, you can watch a webinar
- Published in Ask General Counsel, Divorce, Family Law, Government Contract Law
Ask General Counsel: Court Allows Ex-AOL Executive Reduction in Alimony Obligations
Friday, 25 March 2022
Published by Ask General Counsel on InsideNova, 3/23/2022 Image from Inside Nova In this edition of Ask General Counsel, we discuss a July 2021 court order reducing the spousal support obligations for a former AOL executive. If you have questions about this case, divorce or family law matters, please contact Joanna Foard, who leads General Counsel P.C.’s divorce
- Published in Ask General Counsel, Family Law, Government Contract Law
Ask General Counsel: Video edition – family law overview
Tuesday, 18 January 2022
Published by Ask General Counsel on InsideNova, 01/13/02022 Image from Inside Nova In this edition of Ask General Counsel, a bi-monthly publication of the law firm, General Counsel, P.C., we are trying something different. Instead of writing a page or two about family law issues, we have a series of videos that answer common questions about divorce,
- Published in Ask General Counsel, Family Law
Virginia Court of Appeals Grants Decrease In Spousal Support Award After Husband Takes New Job With Lower Salary
Friday, 07 January 2022
One of the biggest considerations during divorce proceedings is the matter of spousal support. Spousal support is an amount of money paid by one spouse to the more financially dependent spouse. An award of spousal support can typically be modified if a spouse can show a material change in circumstances justifying a modification of the
- Published in Family Law
Virginia Court Rules on Former Spouse’s Right to Military Retirement Pay: Finds Spouse Entitled to Share
Monday, 27 December 2021
Divorce proceedings, specifically the process of equitable distribution, can be more complex when they involve active members of the military. Divorcing couples when one or both spouses are members of the military often involves some unique issues surrounding the classification and equitable distribution of military marital assets. In a recent case, the Circuit Court for
- Published in Family Law
Ask General Counsel: Does divorce affect my security clearance?
Thursday, 10 June 2021
Published by Ask General Counsel on InsideNova, 6/10/2021 Divorces are often difficult and can be even more complex when one or both spouses have careers requiring security clearance. Naturally, people may worry about finances, children and where to live when thinking about divorce. However, people may not realize that their security clearance could also be
- Published in Ask General Counsel, Divorce, Family Law
Webinar: How to Protect your Business in a Divorce
Thursday, 27 May 2021
Often, a business owner’s most valuable asset is their business. Further, a divorce can cause disruption and, in some circumstances, result in the destruction of a business. Business owners need to protect their business from the negative impacts of a divorce. In this webinar, General Counsel, P.C. business attorney Evan St. John will discuss preventative
- Published in Corporate & Tax, Divorce, Family Law, Video Webinar
Advice from Divorce Attorney – How to Protect Your Business During a Divorce
Sunday, 23 May 2021
Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko from Pexels Couples typically do not enter into marriage thinking about divorce, but, unfortunately, not planning for the possibility can oftentimes have serious consequences. Divorces can be difficult, and even more complex when business assets are at stake. For many business owners, the business itself is the individual’s most valuable asset. Business owners
- Published in Business Breakups, Corporate & Tax, Divorce, Family Law
What is Equitable Distribution in Virginia?
Tuesday, 20 April 2021
In Virginia, in the event of a divorce, courts follow the equitable distribution method of dividing property. Under equitable distribution, courts will divide property “equitably,” or fairly, between spouses, but not necessarily evenly. Often, courts decide on a 50/50 distribution, but may choose a different distribution after considering the relevant factors. The court may achieve
- Published in Family Law
What is the Discovery Process in Virginia Family Law Cases?
Friday, 16 April 2021
Discovery is the formal process of exchanging information between parties about the witnesses and evidence they’ll present at trial. In Virginia, discovery in family law cases, such as divorce or child custody proceedings, may include interrogatories, requests for production of documents, requests for admissions, depositions, and subpoenas. The purpose of these tools is for parties
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Video: Spousal Support and Alimony in Virginia Divorce, Part 2
Thursday, 01 April 2021
This is a continuation from the first video in this pair about spousal support and alimony in Virginia. There are 3 classifications of spousal support in Virginia divorces: 1. Support for an undefined period of time 2. Support for a defined period of time 3. Lump sum payment Spousal support will end upon the death
- Published in Family Law, Video Explainer, Video Explainer - Family
Video: Spousal Support in Virginia, Part 1 of 2
Thursday, 01 April 2021
This is the first part of a 2-part video series on spousal support in Virginia by Joanna Foard, Family and Divorce Attorney in McLean, VA. Very common questions we hear are “will I have to pay support?” Or, “Am I eligible to receive support?” Spousal support obligations are governed by statute in Virginia, and take
- Published in Family Law, Video Explainer, Video Explainer - Family
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