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How Are Assets Split in a Divorce in Virginia?

January 1, 2023
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Family Law

How Are Assets Split in a Divorce in Virginia? Going through a divorce can be an emotionally and financially draining experience, but understanding the laws surrounding the division of assets in Virginia can help make the process easier. In Virginia,…

The Impact of Retirement on Spousal Support

Spousal Support After Retirement in California What happens when a former spouse has been ordered to pay spousal support indefinitely, but now wants to retire? In the past, some Virginia courts ruled ...

Cohabitation before Marriage and Its Impact on Divorce

May 20, 2018
dbwlelaw
Family Law

Many couples live together for years before deciding to tie the knot. During long periods of premarital cohabitation, what happens when couples mingle finances or contribute to the value of each ...

Changes are Coming for Alimony Taxation

February 20, 2018
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Child Support, Family Law

The new tax law will have a big impact on families going through a separation or divorce. Alimony (known as spousal support in Virginia) has long been considered taxable income for the recipient and ...

Meet Elizabeth Thorne

July 20, 2017
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Family Law

Meet Elizabeth Thorne , a partner at Davies, Barrell, Will, Lewellyn & Edwards, PLC. , who has been with the firm since 2006. She is a litigator with a focus on Family Law . Why did you choose to ...

Meet Rex L. Edwards, Jr.

Meet Rex L. Edwards, Jr. , a partner at Davies, Barrell, Will, Lewellyn & Edwards, PLC . He has been with the firm since 1992. What areas of Law do you practice? Primarily Family Law and Personal ...

Are There Risks to Using Social Media in Litigation?

September 20, 2016
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Child Support, Estate Planning, Family Law, Personal Injury

Even though you might believe that your account is private and you have ensured your privacy settings are switched on, you may be surprised to learn that your social media posts are not actually ...

Grandparents’ Rights” and Kinship Care

August 20, 2016
dbwlelaw
Family Law

Kinship care is when grandparents or other extended family , step in and take care of children. This can happen if, for any reason, the parent is unable to provide for the child. It may be due to the ...

34th Annual Family Law Seminar

September 17, 2015
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Family Law

Domestic Relations and Family Law Attorneys Elizabeth G. Thorne and Rex L. Edwards, Jr. attended the 34th Annual Family Law Seminar: Hot Topics in Domestic Practice Today on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015 in ...