My Spouse Filed for Divorce: Now What?

By Barkat Law Firm
spouse divorce

There are not many things that are as stressful as being faced with a divorce filing. When informed that your spouse filed for divorce, the person you married is now someone that doesn’t want to live under the same roof as you. This difficult experience calls for a proper support system and an effective divorce  … Read more


What is Considered Marital Property?

By Barkat Law Firm
marital property

The concept of marital property may become quite confusing in a jurisdiction like the District of Columbia. To help you understand it better, here’s what marital property could mean in Washington DC. Knowing this information would help you understand when to hire a DC divorce attorney to assist you during the process. In a divorce  … Read more