About one in five U.S. adults have invested in, traded, or used cryptocurrency. Among adults in upper-income households, that figure rises to 27%. Digital assets are no longer an unusual financial
A court order in Washington D.C. is not optional. When divorce terms are entered as an enforceable court order, a former spouse who does not comply can face court enforcement. D.C.
When a child is involved in a relocation, the court must consider what the move means for the child. The child’s best interest is the primary consideration in a custody proceeding.
Money disappearing from an investment account without a clear explanation? It can be uncovered. Financial discovery allows a spouse to look beyond what the other party voluntarily reports and obtain evidence
Washington, D.C. follows equitable distribution. Under D.C. Code § 16-910, the court assigns each spouse’s separate property and then values and distributes marital property and debt in a manner that is
Postnuptial agreements are only useful when spouses are preparing for divorce. Wrong. Many couples use postnups because the marriage has changed financially. A Washington, DC family law attorney can help structure
Spousal Support in Washington, DC: How Courts Evaluate Need, Ability to Pay, and Long-Term Marriages
Jocelyn Wildenstein’s divorce became famous for a reported $2.5 billion settlement plus $100 million per year for 13 years afterward. Most spousal support cases might not involve that number, but the
Nearly 2 in 5 Americans in relationships have admitted to financial infidelity, including secret spending, hidden accounts, undisclosed debt, or lies about money. In a DC divorce, financial secrecy can become
Mental-health professionals have warned that when parents live more than an hour apart, frequent contact and a strong parent-child bond can become harder to maintain. The warning matters in a Washington,
What good is a prenup if the court refuses to enforce it when the divorce begins? In Washington, DC, a premarital agreement can control property, debt, business interests, estate rights, and