Divorce & Family Law Articles, Tips & More for Men

I Don’t Have an Attorney – Does My Wife’s Attorney Have to Communicate with Me?

Technology is a marvelous thing. Some cities, for example, have an "online do-it-yourself" divorce program rooted in artificial intelligence. That's great, if you can get past all the questions that "screen out users with procedurally complicated situations;" and "screen out contested cases and those cases involving the potential, unintentional loss of rights." The courts recognize that some divorces are trickier ...

By |March 6th, 2019|

What Can a Divorce Lawyer Help Me with Post-divorce?

Congratulations, really, on your effortless, stress-free divorce. No surprises, everything went according to plan. All the loose ends are neatly tied up and you can get on with your life. What? That does not sound like the typical divorce? Of course it isn't — no divorce is "typical," and no divorce ends with all the pretty bows tied. Your divorce lawyer ...

By |February 27th, 2019|

How Much Should I Share About Our Separation with My Kids’ School?

Parents have exactly one legal requirement regarding public education: compulsory attendance, under Virginia Code § 22.1-254. What does that mean? Parents must send their children to school1. Just about anything beyond that is good parenting but not legally binding. How much information you provide your children's teachers is up to you, but consider why, in the case of separation, more information is ...

By |February 25th, 2019|

How to Improve Communication with your Ex After Divorce

Military satellites are spangled above our skies by the thousands, yet the Coast Guard and Navy still use Morse Code to send signals by lamp. Keeping multiple lines of communication open is essential not only to the military, but to your life after divorce. Using the Right Communication Channels Your ex-wife may not be amenable to clear communication, but she may ...

By |February 20th, 2019|

The Firm For Men Cuts the Ribbon on Town Center Office, Raises $12k for Charity

The Firm For Men's long-awaited Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was a huge success! We had an amazing turnout along with cornhole, tacos, golfing, and even a caricature artist. It was a truly memorable night, but perhaps the most memorable part was our silent auction, which benefited 99forthe1, a local charity helping the homeless community right here in Hampton ...

By |February 14th, 2019|

How Can I Qualify for Spousal Support in Virginia?

Virginia does not have rigid guidelines for spousal support the way it does for child support. The laws are written to provide a judge wide discretion in deciding, first, who pays whom and, second, how much is paid. Spousal Support Laws The Code of Virginia includes a section, § 20-107.1, that outlines how a Circuit Court judge may decide spousal support. ...

By |February 13th, 2019|

Is Shared or Joint Custody Better in Virginia?

Some parents struggle more than others with shared custody of their children after divorce. Ashburn, Virginia resident Kirk D. Holland recently lost control during a child custody drop-off and now faces domestic assault and other charges, according to The Patch. For most parents, though, shared or joint physical custody is preferable to sole physical custody, and small distinctions separate shared ...

By |February 11th, 2019|

Helpful Tips for Staying Healthy During and After Divorce

The second-highest stressor in an adult's life, according to the Holmes-Rahe Stress Inventory, is divorce. We have heard this news all around us, in social media, news pipelines, and from neighbors: stress kills. Virginia men are strong, no doubt, but stress from divorce can seriously affect your mental and physical well-being. Here's how to stay focused, healthy and happy through ...

By |February 8th, 2019|
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