Table of Contents Residency requirements Grounds for divorce What is the difference between a legal separation and a divorce? What are the requirements to get a legal separation? How do I turn my legal separation into a divorce? Can the court divide property and debt in a legal separation? Can court order alimony in a … Read more
Divorce can turn into a long, emotionally and financially costly process. A few steps of preparation can pay dividends for you in the future. Take a Close Look at Your Finances Start by preparing a financial statement. For the most part, in Washington, D.C., every asset obtained during the marriage is marital property, and anything … Read more
When I talk to my clients about child support they usually have several of the same questions regarding child support in Washington, D.C. I’ve taken a few of those frequently asked questions and provided answers to them below. Q: How do I get child support? A: To determine if you can receive child support you … Read more
When one parent has primary physical custody of a child the other parent may feel powerless if the physical custodian decides they want to relocate to another area with the child. In Washington, DC the courts must consider the “best interest factors” in determining whether a party is allowed to move with the child. You … Read more
If the court has already issued a custody order in Washington, DC and you want to increase your parenting time you will need to show that there has been a substantial and material change in circumstances affecting the best interest of your child. Some common examples of substantial and material changes that may be used … Read more
In Washington, DC alimony is not automatic, and the court only awards support if ordering it would be “just and fair.” Need to speak with an attorney about defending against an alimony claim? To send a message Click Here then finish the article. Unlike some other jurisdictions Washington, DC does not rely on any set … Read more
Whether expected or unexpected being served with divorce papers is a difficult thing for most people to deal with. In addition to the potential emotional turmoil being experienced there are several things you will need to take care of once you have been served. Need to contact a divorce lawyer now? To send a message … Read more
In order to obtain a divorce in the District of Columbia you must meet the District’s residency requirements and also qualify under one of the District’s two grounds for divorce. What are the residency requirements for divorce in the District of Columbia? The residency requirement states that either you or your spouse must have been … Read more
In the D.C. metro area child custody disputes often arise that involve multiple states. For example, the children may reside in the District of Columbia, but one of the parents reside in Virginia or Maryland or vice versa. When a situation such as this arises the Uniform Child-Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) sets the … Read more
A statute of limitations prescribes the maximum amount of time that can pass before action is barred from being brought. For example, in the District of Columbia, the statute of limitations for bringing a civil case for assault is one year. Therefore, the person seeking to file the suit must file the action within one … Read more
