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If you are contemplating remarriage, it is crucial to understand the legal stipulations surrounding your current divorce proceedings. In Virginia, as in all states, there are clear legal guidelines regarding remarriage after divorce. Keep reading for more information from our Fairfax divorce lawy...

Know your rights under Virginia law In high-conflict divorce situations, it's not uncommon for one ex-spouse to take aggressive measures such as changing the locks or barring entry to the other from a family home or jointly owned property. If you find yourself locked out of your own home or other...

Finalizing a divorce brings a sense of well-earned relief, even when the divorce is amicable. When there is still work to be done, a Fairfax divorce lawyer from Select Law Partners PLLC can help you figure out what to do after your divorce is final. Our experienced team has guided many just-divor...

Divorce proceedings are expensive, often depleting financial, emotional, and even physical resources. Exes often experience relief when their decree is finalized, and they can move on with their lives. Unfortunately, one partner sometimes makes it extremely difficult for the other to move on by f...

In Virginia, parents are encouraged to create a plan that serves the best interests of their children. When parents cannot agree, state laws and precedents dictate how custody and visitation will be awarded. Our Fairfax child custody lawyers answer some of the most common questions when determini...

Couples who can no longer live together in harmony can still end their marriages without conflict and contention by opting for a collaborative divorce or divorce through mediation. There are differences between collaborative divorce vs. mediation, but the two processes share an important similari...

Changing your estate plan once it's been formalized is possible and advisable. Whenever you experience significant life events, you should revisit your will and other documents to ensure they still fit your needs. A skilled Fairfax estate planning attorney from Select Law Partners PLLC can review...

The primary concern of individuals in child custody cases should be what's in the best interest of their child, which requires consideration of both parents' mental health. Suppose a parent exhibits symptoms of a mental illness that could affect their child's well-being. In that case, it may be n...

It's common for a person facing a life-changing situation like divorce to want to share what they are going through with their friends and family online. Yet, social media is not the place to vent or even discuss what is occurring in your divorce proceedings, as it could work against you. Social ...

When parents are no longer together, there may be valid reasons for one parent to want to change the child's name. While it is possible to change a child's name in Virginia, parents do not have free reign to do it and a court has the discretion to approve or deny a name change petition. If both o...

Alimony, also known as spousal support, is a set of court-ordered financial payments made from one spouse to the other during divorce proceedings (called pendente lite spousal support) or after a divorce or both. These payments usually occur on a monthly basis and may be ordered either indefinite...

Bringing up a prenuptial agreement (generally called a premarital agreement in Virginia) to your soon-to-be spouse might feel unromantic, but in a state with the 14th highest divorce rate in the country, it should be a consideration for many couples. A Fairfax family lawyer can help you understan...

Asset division is a major part of any Virginia divorce. From real estate to investments, nearly everything owned by spouses must be divided between them. There are two ways in which asset division may be determined during the divorce process: by a mutual agreement between the spouses, or by allow...

Following a divorce, there are several reasons why you might need a copy of your divorce decree. For example, if you're changing your name after your divorce, you'll need to present a certified copy of the decree to the Social Security Administration and the DMV. You might also need to provide a...

Divorce inevitably brings a lot of emotional strain. In some cases, this heightened turmoil can lead to harassment by a former spouse. Harassment can take many forms — it's important to understand what constitutes harassment in order to protect yourself. If you believe you're being harassed by y...