Oshawa Family Law Blog

Are you going through a divorce? Do you need an attorney? The first question you need to ask yourself is: do you want a nasty lawyer or a nice one? A competent and strategic divorce lawyer can facilitate productive negotiations,…

When parents divorce or separate, custody of the children is often their primary concern. Many people believe the anecdotal claim that mothers receive preferential treatment over fathers in family courts when it comes to custody. However, the Commonwealth of Virginia…

In Virginia, postnuptial agreements (commonly shortened to “postnups”) can be as strong as prenuptial agreements. These agreements, if executed correctly, are valid and legally enforceable.  Postnuptial agreements can be helpful documents for detailing the rights and responsibilities of each spouse…

If you are considering divorce or have already filed or been served with divorce papers, spousal support might be part of your divorce case. You should know how courts in Virginia calculate the amount of spousal support and the duration…

Being processed for an involuntary or administrative discharge can be a serious and stressful situation for a service member. There are many reasons why the U.S. military may require you to go through this process: if you failed a drug…

Divorced couples with kids face many challenges after separating, including determining child custody and visitation. However, if one of the ex-spouses decides to relocate somewhere far away, that could complicate the existing separation agreement. That’s why it’s so important to…

Virginia law requires the court to divide marital property according to equitable distribution. Even if you were married to a military member, the same law would apply to your divorce while determining how to split your assets. However, equitable doesn’t…