Military divorces might vary in terms of the process to complete, but they still bring the same level of pain and stress to military families. If you are going through a divorce where a spouse is active duty military, you may be concerned about the procedures and outcome. Whether you live in Virginia Beach, Richmond, or anywhere else …
Family and domestic disputes are usually difficult situations that are highly charged with emotion, especially when children are involved. Legal matters affecting your children can be terrifying for both you and your children who might not understand why their parents are fighting and where it leaves them. When it comes to child custody, if you …
Divorce is often both tedious and painful. You might have children to think about. You have assets to divide. Even without those two items, the divorce process usually involves disagreement and conflict between spouses. It requires a large amount of decision-making and paperwork. While family law matters can be difficult, you do not have to …
Every divorce is different, and some are far more difficult than others, but it is rare that one goes 100% smoothly and without pain. Even if your divorce does not involve several assets or child custody issues, you can still experience angry disagreements about the division of property. If the division of assets is the …
Divorce Divorce is one of the most stressful and costly events one can go through. Not only are you fighting for custody and visitation of your children, but you are also fighting child support, spousal support, and division of marital assets, including division of retirement and pension accounts. You will also be forced to divide …
Child custody battles can be one of the most emotionally exhausting parts of your divorce. In most circumstances, both parents want what is in the best interests of the child, but you can disagree about what your child’s best interests are. If you are currently preparing for a custody battle in Reston or are in …
Negotiate a fair and equitable arrangement with the help of our compassionate Reston family lawyers. We will guide you every step of the way. Questions about: divorce law, child custody law, visitation rights, child support law, or spousal support law? Schedule a free consultation by calling Melone Hatley P.C. today! Divorce is one of the …
Virginia Divorce with Special Needs Children When a divorce involves a child with special needs, parents and attorneys should focus on clear resolutions of these critical issues: Visitation/Access agreements Transition between homes Healthcare and medical needs, including therapy, equipment, and non-prescription treatments and nutritional needs Respite care for the custodial parent Educational decision-making and involvement …
Negotiate a fair and equitable arrangement with the help of our compassionate Virginia divorce lawyers. We will guide you every step of the way. What is Spousal Support? In Virginia, payments made to a former spouse for their financial support and maintenance is called “spousal support.” The amount and duration of support varies widely from …
Divorce Attorneys in Virginia Finding yourself in the midst of a divorce often comes with angst and despair. For most people, it is a difficult time. Even if you feel a sense of relief about the divorce, it does not mean it is any less stressful or time-consuming. A divorce case can last several months …
Often thought of as only for celebrities or the very wealthy, most couples can benefit from use of a marital agreement, meaning either a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement. Many couples don’t know the potential financial ramifications of a future divorce or separation. A prenuptial agreement can outline each party’s future obligations to one another in …
Estate planning and asset distribution may involve contested matters and document disputes, requiring extensive litigation and complex circumstances. At Melone Hatley, P.C., our Virginia trusts and estates lawyers are available to provide individualized solutions for your estate issues and assist you throughout the court process, in necessary. Whether your estate disputes relate to one or …
For second marriages, estate planning will bring a new set of challenges that involve blended families and complex financial arrangements. Each spouse may have children from previous relationships, or the new spouses may have children together. One spouse may have a substantial amount of assets in his or her name, and the other spouse may …
