There are very few things as difficult to overcome as adultery, especially as you then have to turn around and navigate your divorce.  Though not every marriage ends after a partner commits adultery, I’m assuming yours is – or else you wouldn’t be here. I saw a question on social media about adultery the other... The post He cheated. I’ll get spousal support, right? appeared first on Hofheimer Family Law Firm ..read more

If your soon-to-be ex husband (or your already ex-husband) has been verbally, emotionally, sexually, or physically abusive, it’s only natural to want to cut those ties at some point.  From a therapeutic standpoint, it can make a lot of sense to go no contact.  For most people, this includes blocking that person from contacting you... The post Can I just block my soon-to-be ex-husband’s calls? appeared first on Hofheimer Family Law Firm ..read more

Not all relocation cases are the same because not all moves are the same.  Relocation is one thing if you and your child’s father are going to live across the country from each other; it’s another thing if you are going to be just on the other side of the HRBT. Generally speaking, when we’re... The post Relocation – How Far Can I Go? appeared first on Hofheimer Family Law Firm ..read more

You don’t have to end your marriage because of infidelity, but many women ultimately choose to end it.  I’m not here to judge you for your choice, either way, but instead to help give you guidance on the Virginia divorce process so that you have an idea of what to expect if divorce is the... The post My husband cheated – what can I do? appeared first on Hofheimer Family Law Firm ..read more

One of the most difficult parts of child custody litigation is that it can be virtually never ending.  Since custody, visitation, and child support are modifiable based on a material change in circumstances, you can – theoretically, at least – find yourself in court again and again, at least until you children turn 18 and... The post Can I represent myself in a Virginia child custody case? appeared first on Hofheimer Family Law Firm ..read more

There are so many anxiety-provoking things about the divorce process, it’s hard to speak to them all at once.  Scratch that; I actually think it is literally impossible to speak to all the things at once. Fears about what will happen to the marital assets are rampant among divorcing women.  It probably doesn’t help, either,... The post We bought the house after we married – does it mean it’s not mine? appeared first on Hofheimer Family Law Firm ..read more

Divorce is a challenge, no matter what.  There are, though, some cases that are even more difficult than normal.  It can be hard, in the very early days, to accurately judge a case and determine whether *this* case will be one of the more difficult ones. One of the hardest things to navigate – in... The post Why isn’t there any movement in my divorce case? appeared first on Hofheimer Family Law Firm ..read more

  Everyone wants a “ballpark” estimate for how much their family law case is going to cost and – who am I kidding? – I can completely understand.  It’s awful to feel like your divorce or custody case, and the corresponding legal representation, is some kind of terrifying blank check. It could cost $5,000; it... The post “Ballpark” Family Law Attorney Cost appeared first on Hofheimer Family Law Firm ..read more

Mediation can be a cost effective way to resolve issues without having to go to court, but it’s still nice to be able to choose whether (or not) to participate in any mediated processes.  For one thing, mediators vary wildly – some are attorneys though most are not; some have familiarity with difficult personalities and... The post Will I have to go to mediation to resolve my custody case? appeared first on Hofheimer Family Law Firm ..read more

Oof.  I hate this question, mostly because there is so little I can do about it either way.  But – wait – let’s rewind. I get a lot of questions about family law and almost all are good ones, because it’s not like the legal system (including but not limited to family law) is not... The post Is it a problem that my husband’s attorney knows the judge? appeared first on Hofheimer Family Law Firm ..read more