“Falsehood flies, and the Truth comes limping after it,” said Jonathan Swift (he of Gulliver’s Travels fame). That 1710 saying has morphed into “A lie travels around the globe while the truth is putting on its shoes.” One perfect example: the idea that a state like Virginia has “common law marriage.” Virginia does not have this, despite what myths, legends, ...
Bearing the stigmata of divorce—the social wounds, the odd looks, the strange pity taken on you by near strangers—may have you feeling like a birthday-worn piñata, but you can beat this (we mean, conquer it; perhaps "beat" was not the best word choice). We can help you find ways to turn those stigmata into charismata (personal charms). People > Institutions Our ...
This sounds like a joke, but what is the difference between David Petraeus and Christopher Kubasik? To find the answer, review the facts: Petraeus, then the director of the CIA, announced in 2012 that a) he was resigning his job because b) he was having an affair with his biographer. Kubasik, as reported in Forbes—same year, same month, same day—resigned ...
In matters of determining paternity—or ruling out paternity—hard facts are far superior to hysteria. Though paternity is an emotionally charged issue, the safety and well-being of a child is at stake. Thanks to the Code of Virginia and other state institutions, establishing or disestablishing paternity can follow a clear, legal path. Consider these five hard facts. Facts for the Child ...
Everybody says only two things in life are certain; the ol’ D and T. But for some Virginia men, these are not Death and Taxes, but Divorce and … Taxes. Spoiler alert: it’s always taxes. Surprisingly, these two life events can be intertwined, and savvy divorced men can benefit from a few smart tax tips. Dollars for Divorce You should ...
Men of a certain age may aspire to be MacGyver. When he rolled out such improbable solutions as plugging a sulfuric acid leak with chocolate (sugar reacts with acid, forming carbon and a leak-stopping residue), couch heroes everywhere were wishing they had a paper clip and some gasoline so they, too, could perform amazing feats. Dads after divorce, desperate to ...
In recent months we’ve heard a lot about living in a “post-fact” America. False news, internet rumor and urban legends have run through our conversations and tainted our understanding of real events. This is also true with Virginia divorces. These six “facts” about divorce in Virginia are often confused with the truth; they are anything but. 1. Children Strengthen a ...
Men of a certain age—or their sons—know Jackson Browne. Songwriter, performer, Browne has sold more than 18 million albums. He is, for us, a triple threat in the best possible way: he wrote one of our favorite songs (“Lawyers in Love”1), he has been divorced, and he's a guy. He also wrote the anthem for divorced Dads seeking modifications in ...
Roger Federer double-faulted twice in a row at Wimbledon1 July 2016, losing his semifinal match to Milos Raonic. That’s about as much fault as any person should have to endure, but in Virginia, you can go through a “fault” divorce, which basically exposes a litany of unpleasant behaviors in open court. Virginia, like the majority of other states, allows “fault” divorces, ...