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What to look for when selecting an adoption lawyer?

Posted on: March 29, 2021

Choosing an adoption lawyer is a little different than choosing a lawyer for other things. At Graham Law Firm in Northern Virginia, two things stand out: expertise and personality. Adoption…

How long does a divorce take in Virginia?

Posted on: January 20, 2021

One question that many people have when starting the divorce process is, “how long will this take?” Like so many answers in the law, the answer to this question is,…

How to File for Divorce in VA?

Posted on: December 15, 2020

A divorce is the legal termination of a marriage which severs the relationship between two parties and determines the division of debts and assets. Depending on the exact nature of…

What is Legal Separation?

Posted on: September 3, 2020

In Virginia, you can obtain a no-fault divorce if you have been separated for a certain period of time – one year if you have children, or six months if…

What Are the Consequences of Not Paying Child Support?

Posted on: April 25, 2019

As a parent, your children depend on child support to cover their basic needs of food, shelter, and clothing. Parents in Virginia who have been ordered to pay child support…

How to Establish a Date of Separation in a Virginia Divorce

Posted on: June 25, 2018

When you legally separate from your spouse, this usually means you’re no longer living together as a married couple, but you haven’t gone through the formal divorce process yet. Domestic…

How to Bring Up Divorce with Your Spouse

Posted on: January 25, 2018

Pursuing a divorce is one of the most life-changing decisions a couple can make. The consequences linger for a lifetime and affect children, extended family, and other loved ones. While…

How to Deal with Joint Custody During the Holidays

Posted on: December 21, 2017

The holidays are often the most family-oriented time of the year. If you share joint custody of your children with your ex-spouse, it’s likely that working out a holiday schedule…

How Are Assets Divided in Divorce?

Posted on: November 16, 2017

After the challenges of figuring out child custody and alimony payments, dividing assets is the next biggest difficulty of getting a divorce. Deciding who gets what when the marriage partnership…

Can I Share a Divorce Lawyer with My Spouse?

Posted on: October 30, 2017

Divorce proceedings can get expensive very quickly. To reduce your legal fees in divorce, you might be considering sharing an attorney with your spouse. Depending on the circumstances, this may…