Divorce

Letting Go of the Bitterness: Why Letting Go of Resentment is Crucial for Divorce Healing (and Maybe Even Saving Your Marriage)

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Resentment in a Divorce: Avoid this Poison As a family law attorney, I see it all – the raw emotions, the desire for justice, and the deep-seated resentment that often lingers like a persistent cough long after the decision to divorce has been made. While anger and hurt are natural reactions to the ending of … Read more

Amicable Divorce: Find Serenity (and Savings)

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An Amicable Divorce Saves Money and Self: Divorce, while often necessary, can be a financially and emotionally draining experience. Litigation, fueled by anger and resentment, can quickly escalate costs and leave everyone feeling worse off. But what if there was another way? An amicable divorce provides a means to navigate separation with humility, self-reflection, and … Read more

Alcohol Use Disorder and the Fragile Threads of Marriage: Seeking Help Before It’s Too Late

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Alcohol Use Disorder, if untreated, often leads to family problems and divorce Marriage can be a beautiful tapestry woven with love, trust, and shared dreams. But even the strongest threads can fray, and sometimes, alcohol use disorder (AUD) becomes the silent intruder, threatening to unravel the entire fabric. AUD’s Impact on Marriage and Families: For … Read more

Untie the Knot, Not the Family: Embracing the Benefits of Amicable Divorce

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An Amicable Divorce Can Change Your Future for the Better Facing a divorce is one of life’s most challenging hurdles. Emotions run high, uncertainty looms, and the future seems blurry. In the midst of this storm, seeking an amicable settlement and reaching an uncontested divorce can seem like an impossible dream. However, consider this: opting … Read more

Putting Children First: The Most Important Step in Divorce

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The well-being of your children must remain a top priority during a divorce. Divorce is a profoundly difficult experience, not just for spouses but also for the children caught in the crossfire. Amidst emotional turmoil, financial anxieties, and legal complexities, it’s easy to lose sight of what truly matters: the well-being of your children. Child-focused … Read more

Spousal support and “manifest injustice” exception: newsworthy divorce appeals

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The Decision: In Giraldi v. Giraldi the Virginia Court of Appeals reversed a reservation of spousal support awarded to an adulterous spouse. The decision rested primarily upon the absence of facts sufficient to prove “manifest injustice” by “clear and convincing evidence”. The Law: The decision whether to award spousal support is usually left to the discretion of the … Read more