Arlington Virginia Law Blog

Excessive spending and ending a marriage

Marriages come apart for a host of reasons and some people decide to call their marriage off as a result of excessive spending. Whether a spouse is addicted to gambling or they repeatedly spend too much money on clothes and other items, excessive spending places a lot...

Parental rights for unmarried couples

With the holiday engagement season, it seems that weddings are on everyone's mind. But if you and your partner are raising kids together but have decided not to marry, you are not alone. Every year, the number of parents cohabitating while raising children instead of...

Reluctance to end your marriage

For some people, the decision to get a divorce is very easy, while others may have a hard time making up their mind. There may be a number of reasons why you are reluctant to end your marriage, whether you are worried about how your financial future will be impacted...

What is a child’s protective order?

In Virginia, adults are not the only ones entitled to a protective order. A preliminary protective order protects a child’s safety, health and normal development. Judges often order these if a child is a witness or victim to abuse, domestic violence or any other...