What Should You Wear To Court
The Virginia Gazette recently interviewed several judges regarding their preferred dress codes and how they handle fashion offenders. Read the article here
MDMB Partner Volunteering for Legal Assistance Program in Alexandria
Jennifer A. Mullett will be participating in the Alexandria Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court’s “Resolvers” program on Thursday, May 8th. The program provides free legal assistance to parents engaged in a custody dispute in the Juvenile Court. The Resolvers
MDMB Attorneys to Attend Virginia State Bar’s 30th Annual Advanced Family Law Seminar
Jennifer Bradley and Christopher Pascal will be attending the 30th Annual Advanced Family Law Seminar this Thursday, April 24th in Richmond, Virginia. The seminar will include a Continuing Legal Education program and the second annual presentation of the Betty A.
Virginia’s Statutory Child Support Guidelines Revised After 26 years
Virginia’s statutory child support guidelines were enacted in 1988 in response to federal law, which required state guidelines to be reviewed at least once every four years “to ensure that their application results in the determination of appropriate child support
Same-Sex Spouses May Amend Prior Tax Returns for Larger Refunds
The Supreme Court’s ruling in United States v. Windsor last year requires federal recognition of same-sex marriages obtained in states that have passed laws recognizing the same. One of the many benefits for same-sex spouses is the ability to amend
Marital Strife Continues Post-Mortem
When Bertha Grubb passed away in 2010, her Last Will and Testament neglected to include her husband, Marvin, among her beneficiaries. Marvin filed a notice that he intended to take his elective share of Bertha’s augmented estate pursuant to Va.
Should Spousal Support Always Be Modifiable?
A recent case in the Fairfax County Circuit Court demonstrates the risk involved when parties contractually agree that spousal support will not be modifiable. The husband was earning $125,000 when he agreed to spousal support in the amount of $1,000
Attorney General’s Office Approves Two Birth Certificates Naming Same-Sex Parents
When the Virginia Department of Vital Records refused to issue birth certificates naming two mothers and two fathers for children born to same-sex couples through the use of assisted reproductive technology, the office of former Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli was
MDMB Associate Attends Virginia State Bar CLE Program
Chris Pascal will be attending a Continuing Legal Education course sponsored by the Virginia State Bar today. The topic is “Protect Yourself and Your Clients: Techniques for Preventing Privilege and Confidentiality Waivers.”
Laura Dove Joins Board of Directors of the Arlington County Bar Foundation
Congratulations to MDMB, PLLC partner Laura C. Dove for being unanimously voted onto the Board of Directors of the Arlington County Bar Foundation, a charitable organization that has assisted numerous organizations within the Arlington community for over 20 years, raising
