Divorce & Family Law Articles, Tips & More for Men

How Does My Open Marriage Affect My Family Law or Divorce Case?

At The Firm for Men we respect our clients because we maintain strictly professional relationships with them; we are not compelled to live with their choices and decisions. This matters when we have clients whose personal choices do not always jive with our own, and that is absolutely okay. Take clients who are hoping to end an open marriage; it ...

By |June 16th, 2017|

Child Support and Dividing Medical Costs for Children

Virginia’s juvenile and domestic relations district court (JDR) handles all cases that concern the welfare of a child, including child custody, visitation and support. The JDR looks at all aspects of both parents’ ability to provide support for the child, such as income, social security benefits, medical insurance, daycare expenses and living arrangements before it makes a determination about child ...

By |June 14th, 2017|

Inheritance & Divorce: Can My Wife Take My Inheritance?

Divorce is fraught with every kind of emotion, but one of the major highlights is financial terror. What was once yours, is now ours, and future possession is up for debate.  You may be asking, what about the inheritance I got from my grandparents? Or, the summer cottage that has been in my family for years? Along with 40 other ...

By |June 12th, 2017|

Vital Virtual Visitation Tools for Faraway Fathers

Talk about a large family to care for. Greek king of the gods, Zeus, was married seven times and had, by most estimates, 92 children1. Getting around to see all those kids was tough, even for Zeus. He loved to visit earth, and he enjoyed (if that is the correct word) involving himself in his children’s and mere mortals’ lives. ...

By |June 9th, 2017|

How a Men’s Divorce Lawyer Could Help You Win the Game of Thrones

If you are in the midst of divorce season, you may not have time to binge-watch HBO’s supremely sought-after, six-season slaughter spree, Game of Thrones (GoT). Fear not; we can provide a thoroughly clear summary of all the characters and all 60 episodes with our next 147 articles ... [editor’s note: no you can’t] ... Due to circumstances beyond our control, ...

By |June 7th, 2017|

Am I Obligated to Pay My Adult Child’s College Expenses?

Child support can be a tricky business, especially if it comes after the breakdown of a relationship or the child is an unexpected surprise. When you combine often complex legal jargon with those strong emotions, it can be difficult to get to grips with what your child support obligations are versus what Mom might want beyond that. It’s important to ...

By |June 5th, 2017|

Is Your 401(k) Up for Grabs in a Divorce?

You count on your 401(k). It's your retirement, your nest egg. You've been saving for years, and you invest the max amount whenever you get the chance. Your finances are in good shape, but your marriage is not. You and your wife have been fighting for months. Your relationship is beyond repair. Filing for divorce is imminent. Your wife is ready to move on ...

By |June 2nd, 2017|

Child Custody in Virginia: The Biggest Dos and Don’ts for Fathers

The most heartbreaking issue in many divorces is determining the custody arrangements for the children. Divorce is rarely perfectly amicable. Couples don’t often part ways without some feelings of anger and fear. Children, often considered the most precious asset of a union, can trigger battles that leave painful and enduring scars on all parties involved, especially the children. Many men find ...

By |May 31st, 2017|
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