Washington, DC
Divorce and separation Lawyer at Washington, DC
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +2 more
Third parties-those who are not a child's biological, or "de facto" parent- can sue for custody in the District of Columbia under the Safe and Stable Homes for Children and Youth Act of 2007 (the "Act"...
See Full GuideAlimony in Washington DC can be awarded on a temporary and "rehabilitative" basis or on an indefinite basis. Rehabilitative means to restore a party to an economic functioning level, i.e. earning a rea...
See Full GuideProperty acquired during marriage is called marital property. Depending on the state of residence, marital property is treated differently upon divorce. There are two categories which states fall into ...
See Full GuideAlimony (sometimes called spousal support) is financial support paid by one former spouse to the other after a divorce or a legal separation. It may be granted for a specific period of time or indefini...
See Full GuideThe majority of domestic disputes are resolved through settlement. The terms of the settlement are set forth in a written instrument. Settlement agreements are recognized and enforceable as contracts...
See Full GuideEach child is entitled to be supported by both parents; all parents have a legal duty to support their children. A parent might provide support by taking care of the childs everyday needs for food, clo...
See Full GuideIn Washington, D.C., domestic violence is divided into three categories: intimate partner violence, intrafamily violence, and interpersonal violence, which are explained in detail below. "Domestic vi...
See Full GuideAt least one party must be a resident of the District of Columbia for a minimum of 6 months before filing for a divorce. A divorce may be granted if the parties have mutually lived separate and apart...
See Full GuideIn the District of Columbia, when a child is born to unmarried parents or parents who are not in a domestic partnership, there is no automatic legal relationship between the father and the child. The b...
See Full Guide(July 19, 2010): In this series, we introduced some of the basic information you need to know about divorcing in D.C. For this final part, let's discuss whether you are eligible to file for divorce in...
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