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There are two aspects of custody: legal custody and physical custody. “Legal custody” refers to the right to participate in major decisions involving your children’s general welfare, including where they should attend school, whether they should receive elective medical treatment,
MDMB is pleased to announce that Augusta Meacham and Jennifer Mullett have once again been named to Washingtonian Magazine’s list of Washington DC’s Best Lawyers: Divorce and Family Law. Washingtonian’s list of best lawyers is determined by peer review and
If you are planning to marry in this day and age, chances are you have thought about a prenuptial agreement. There are pros and cons to having a prenuptial agreement, and it is not necessary in every situation, but in
The American Academy of Pediatrics has recently issued a new policy statement which advises that parents should not spank children in any circumstance. Researchers have linked corporal punishment, yelling at and shaming children as minimally effective short-term and not effective
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which passed into law in December 2017, repeals the deductibility of spousal support (also called “alimony”) for those paying support to their former spouses. Until now, spousal support payments have been deductible from the
On July 18, MDMB Partner Laura Dove will be receiving the Arlington County Bar Foundation’s Campbell-Smith Thompson Award in recognition of her exceptional efforts in support of the Foundation. Laura Dove has given significant time and support to the Foundation
The July/August issue of Arlington Magazine will feature a profile on Mullett Dove Meacham & Bradley, PLLC law firm as part of its annual Women in Business edition. The article can be read here: http://www.arlingtonmagazine.com/listings/profiles/jennifer-mullett-laura-dove-augusta-meacham-and-jennifer-bradley/
Jennifer Mullett and Laura Dove will be attending Arlington Magazine’s annual soirée, as an Arlington-based law firm, honoring the county’s top businesses, as voted by readers. The event will be held at Mercedes-Benz of Arlington, and features food and wine
This week’s Sunday edition of The Washington Post featured an article by renowned marriage and divorce expert, psychologist John Gottman, examining several common misconceptions about what makes a marriages successful. For example, sharing common interests is not a prerequisite for
On May 30, 2018, the Collaborative Professionals of Northern Virginia(CPNV) met with mental health professionals from around the DC metro area at The Hendry House in Arlington to discuss the collaborative divorce process and the ways in which it meets
Mullett Dove Meacham & Bradley, PLLC is ready to answer all of your questions. A personal consultation will give you the understanding you need to make informed decisions about your future.