Let us negotiate a settlement agreement so you can avoid costly litigation. If litigation becomes necessary we will fiercely protect your rights and those of your children. We will defend your right to have a strong relationship with your children after the divorce and during the process of divorce. We know the law and will argue for or against spousal support and be sure that you receive your fair share of marital assets.
We understand and know that you need an expert law firm to help you navigate the process. Our practice is dedicated to family law and our lawyers practice in Fairfax, Prince William and all other Northern Virginia courts every day. We can guide you through all of the process including protective orders, spousal & child support, mediation, property settlement agreements, and rules to show cause.
The whole team was extremely patient & supportive - outstanding staff & thoughtful service. They listened to me and helped me accomplish my goals. I am so glad I called this firm.
We understand and know that you need an expert law firm to help you navigate the process. Our practice is dedicated to family law and our lawyers practice in Fairfax, Prince William and all other Northern Virginia courts every day. We can guide you through all of the process including protective orders, spousal & child support, mediation, property settlement agreements, and rules to show cause.
The whole team was extremely patient & supportive - outstanding staff & thoughtful service. They listened to me and helped me accomplish my goals. I am so glad I called this firm.
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The creation of a family, through a marriage and the birth of children, is one of the most profound experiences you can go through.
However, sometimes families change and marriages end, abruptly ushering in the need for a divorce.
Going through a divorce can be traumatic, confusing, and stressful.
Navigating a divorce while also handling questions of child custody is even tougher.
Making matters worse, the legal system can be unforgiving to those who don't have intensive mediation, arbitration, and litigation experience.
However, sometimes families change and marriages end, abruptly ushering in the need for a divorce.
Going through a divorce can be traumatic, confusing, and stressful.
Navigating a divorce while also handling questions of child custody is even tougher.
Making matters worse, the legal system can be unforgiving to those who don't have intensive mediation, arbitration, and litigation experience.
Sometimes, when divorce looks likely, spouses explore alternatives to traditional litigation, and the most frequently utilized options are mediation and arbitration.
But what's the difference between the two?
In terms of divorce, the process of mediation takes place when two spouses (with or without counsel) meet with a mediator.
The goal is a separation agreement and a mutually agreed upon decision regarding how their marital issues will be resolved.
The mediator's function is to help both parties come to an agreement, but the mediator isn't always a divorce lawyer, nor do they share the same responsibilities.
But what's the difference between the two?
In terms of divorce, the process of mediation takes place when two spouses (with or without counsel) meet with a mediator.
The goal is a separation agreement and a mutually agreed upon decision regarding how their marital issues will be resolved.
The mediator's function is to help both parties come to an agreement, but the mediator isn't always a divorce lawyer, nor do they share the same responsibilities.
Frequently, when people hear the term "divorce litigation, " they immediately think of a couple, each of them lawyered up, waging a hugely expensive, rancorous, and time-consuming battle in court.
While that can happen, that sort of thing doesn't occur too often.
Divorce litigation is essentially a legal term that refers to the process of carrying out a lawsuit.
It's arguably the most traditional method of divorce, in which two family law attorneys resolve a legal conflict in front of a judge.
Remember the example we offered earlier?
While that can happen, that sort of thing doesn't occur too often.
Divorce litigation is essentially a legal term that refers to the process of carrying out a lawsuit.
It's arguably the most traditional method of divorce, in which two family law attorneys resolve a legal conflict in front of a judge.
Remember the example we offered earlier?
If you think you'll be going through a divorce, your best case-scenario is that both parties come to an agreement that's fair to both parties, then you and your spouse move on and rebuild your respective lives.
But we all know that, sometimes, that doesn't happen, and someone doesn't live up to the agreed upon terms of a divorce or separation agreement.
What happens then?
Remember that divorce agreements are enforceable contracts.
If someone doesn't live up to the contract, they're considered to be in breach of it and the party that's been harmed can proceed an action to enforce the terms of the contract.
But we all know that, sometimes, that doesn't happen, and someone doesn't live up to the agreed upon terms of a divorce or separation agreement.
What happens then?
Remember that divorce agreements are enforceable contracts.
If someone doesn't live up to the contract, they're considered to be in breach of it and the party that's been harmed can proceed an action to enforce the terms of the contract.
For most of us, behaving like an adult is a good thing.
We want to be polite and reasonable, and that's particularly true during a divorce.
Maybe you're in a situation where you're considering divorce, things are fairly amicable between you and your spouse, and you think you'll be able to come to a reasonable agreement between the division of all of your possessions.
You do a little bit of searching online for a do-it-yourself legal divorce template, and find one where you can tweak the language accordingly.
We want to be polite and reasonable, and that's particularly true during a divorce.
Maybe you're in a situation where you're considering divorce, things are fairly amicable between you and your spouse, and you think you'll be able to come to a reasonable agreement between the division of all of your possessions.
You do a little bit of searching online for a do-it-yourself legal divorce template, and find one where you can tweak the language accordingly.
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