What happens if my spouse fails to disclose or tries to hide assets in our divorce? This is an unsettling question that faces many divorcing or separating couples. The issue was addressed in the recent case of Eberhardt v Eberhardt
Many questions arise when parties separate and decide to divorce. The following five questions are some of the first questions asked by every person in this situation: What issues are resolved in a divorce? In every divorce the following issues
In order to obtain a divorce in Virginia, the law requires first that there exist a ground (or a valid reason to file) for divorce and that evidence of same be presented to the Court. It is with great frequency
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/
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.
