McLean, Virginia · Asset Division In McLean, the hard part of a divorce is rarely the law. It is the size and the shape of what there is to divide: a business, several properties, investment accounts, maybe equity, and assets that are tricky to value. Let me walk you through how Virginia handles a high-asset...
McLean, Virginia · Retirement Account Division Why Equal Accounts Are Not Equal Value: Dividing Retirement in a McLean Divorce In a McLean divorce, retirement and investment accounts are often the largest part of the estate, and they hide a trap. Two accounts can show the same balance and be worth very different amounts after taxes....
Springfield, Virginia · Retirement Account Division Springfield sits in a corner of Fairfax County full of military and federal families, and their divorces carry a risk most people never see coming: a survivor benefit that vanishes if one deadline is missed. Let me walk you through how military and federal pensions are actually divided here,...
A plain-English guide to family law in Prince William County, VA, by attorney Alisa Chunephisal. Divorce, custody, support, property, and how the Manassas courts work.
A prenuptial agreement, also known as a “prenup,” is a legal contract entered into before marriage that outlines how assets, debts, and other matters will be handled in the event of divorce or death. In Virginia, these agreements are fully enforceable as long as they meet specific legal standards. When Should You Consider a Prenup?...
In any Virginia divorce, one of the most complex and emotionally charged issues is the division of assets and debts. Virginia uses a legal principle known as “equitable distribution” to divide marital property. This doesn’t necessarily mean an equal 50/50 split—it means a division that is fair, based on the circumstances. What Is Marital vs....