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Divorce & Family Law Articles, Tips & More for Men

What Are the Odds? Divorcing a Gambling Addict 

One lucky Virginian struck paydirt by winning $1.259 million at the MGM National Harbor casino recently. Hitting a Royal Flush brought a whole new life to that gambler. But what if your spouse does not just enjoy gambling, but is a gambling addict? Can a Virginia divorce help you to start fresh? Jump to a Section How Bad is the ...

By |October 14th, 2024|

Can My Divorce Be Finalized with a PO in Place?

Legal mumbo jumbo. Clients say that when overwhelmed by legal talk. Mumbo jumbo seems to come to us from the Mandinka peoples of Africa, where Maamajomboo referred to a masked dancer. Somehow in the 1920s the words mumbo jumbo turned into a description of incomprehensible language, like the legal terms PO, fault grounds, and petitioner. We promise to lift the ...

By |October 7th, 2024|

Can I Use AI for My Divorce?

ChatGPT is a 21st century tool for crafting fresh writings and new images using Artificial Intelligence (AI). Can you use AI or machine learning to handle your Virginia divorce, saving you from the expense and time of enlisting an experienced Virginia divorce lawyer? Jump to a Section AI Is Very Inventive AI Can Get Much, Much Worse But What About ...

By |September 30th, 2024|

Should I Pay Child Support for My Stepchild?

A lot of parents scrimp and save to send their children to college. That’s noble, really. It is, but it isn’t legally required. Legally, you owe your children nothing once they reach 18. You are not on the hook for higher education, adult braces, or their fancy new cars. Some things parents do are generous and kind but not necessary, ...

By |September 23rd, 2024|

If I’m Separated from My Wife, Can I Sell My House?

The 19th century’s George C. Parker makes people chuckle today as the guy who “sold” the Brooklyn Bridge, the Statue of Liberty, and other public New York City landmarks. Today, though, real estate scams are no laughing matter, as Arlington, Virginia residents Pete Giannino and his wife, Kate Colwell, can tell you. Their home was illegally listed for rent without ...

By |September 16th, 2024|

Divorce Decree

This article is a part of our Family Law 101 series. Jump to a Section What is a Divorce Decree? Divorce Laws in Virginia What is a Divorce Certificate? Where Do You Get a Copy of Your Divorce Decree? What is in a Divorce Decree? Two Types of Divorce in Virginia What Do I Do With My Final Divorce Decree? ...

By |September 9th, 2024|

The Best Custody Arrangements for ADHD

In 1932 a couple of German doctors called some children’s constant restlessness and inability to focus by a medical term, hyperkinetic disease. That was inevitably followed in 1937 by medication, benzedrine, to treat it. Today we call it attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Whether in adults or children, ADHD can be a major disrupter in divorce and custody schedules. Jump ...

By |September 2nd, 2024|

How to Get a Divorce While Living in Different States

The most expensive men’s suit in the world is encrusted with 240 carats of diamonds and retails for more than $760,000. A different kind of suit — a suit for divorce — can get pretty pricey, too, especially if you and your spouse are hundreds of miles apart. Jump to a Section Virginia Residency Requirements for Divorce Filing Virginia Divorce ...

By |August 26th, 2024|

What Happens at a First Custody Hearing?

Child custody is a fraught, frightening, frustrating part of parting ways with the other parent. Kids are your flesh and blood. You and your children’s mother must decide who gets whom. If you and the other parent cannot agree on child custody, the decision will be made by a Virginia judge through custody hearings, starting with a status hearing. Jump ...

By |August 19th, 2024|
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