Deciding on the right lawyer to handle your legal issues can be a daunting task. When family problems become legal matters, such as in the case of divorce, you need an attorney with legal experience as well as expertise. If you are seeking an expert attorney with experience that counts, call my office so I can have the opportunity to assist you.
I am a 1975 graduate of the John Marshall Law School in Chicago, having received my Bachelor of Arts degree in business and liberal arts from Oglethorpe University in Atlanta, in 1970. I am also the former president for the Washington, D.C. chapter of the John Marshall Law School Alumni Association.
I am a 1975 graduate of the John Marshall Law School in Chicago, having received my Bachelor of Arts degree in business and liberal arts from Oglethorpe University in Atlanta, in 1970. I am also the former president for the Washington, D.C. chapter of the John Marshall Law School Alumni Association.
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I would point out that neither party wants to have a contested divorce as it is a colossal waste of both parties' assets and is detrimental to their children. Having said that, if the issues in your case reach a point where either or both of the parties refuse to settle for various reasons then your case is going to be contested.
Although you may have joint custody, it does not necessarily mean that the children are going to be living at one parent's residence. There is a doctrine called shared custody wherein the days of the week are divided where each parent has the child/children for a certain time during the week and alternates on the weekends.
If a case starts out as being contested, there is always the possibility of utilizing Alternative Dispute Resolution which could either be mediation or arbitration with a retired judge or mediator. Sometimes having both of the parties listen to an experienced mediator or retired judge will make a huge difference in understanding and accepting which way their case is going to go in court and/or dispelling their unreasonable expectations.
Separation Agreements are agreements that constitute a negotiated contract between the parties relating to all issues in the case such as custody, visitation, child support, spousal support, division of all assets including retirement accounts, thrift plans and stock options, and anything else that constitutes marital property.
Northern Virginia has a huge population with substantial assets that it did not have 20 years ago. With the technology boom, stock market boom, and real estate boom, there are many individuals that during a 10, 15 or 20-year marriage have acquired immense fortunes.
The analysis of what the fortune consists of and whether or not it constitutes marital property requires intense work and preparation if in fact the case is contested and has to go to court because the burden is on the party claiming the share of the marital assets to prove why it should be considered a marital asset.
The analysis of what the fortune consists of and whether or not it constitutes marital property requires intense work and preparation if in fact the case is contested and has to go to court because the burden is on the party claiming the share of the marital assets to prove why it should be considered a marital asset.
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Melody Goode
Sep 02, 2021
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Colet Mitchell
Oct 01, 2019
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My experience with the law firm of Michael Kaydouh has been top notch. First, this firm has stood the test of time. When our daughters were born, 28 years ago, this firm did our wills. We were very happy with the sound legal advice. As new parents, we had many questions and they were patient and thorough. We were pleased with all our interactions and the resultant will.
We recently came to this firm again, with an urgent, pressing and very personal legal matter. The immediate response, advice and results were excellent. We are so grateful. While, we have been fortunate to only require legal services
We recently came to this firm again, with an urgent, pressing and very personal legal matter. The immediate response, advice and results were excellent. We are so grateful. While, we have been fortunate to only require legal services
John Julius
Jun 19, 2019
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Dan Obarski
Oct 05, 2015
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Mr. Kaydouh and his staff were outstanding!! I found him by chance over a random web search, and couldn’t be more pleased with his service. I have never needed an attorney prior to this case and he exceeded my expectations. He represented me in a personal injury case, and in spite of a fairly thorough liability waiver; he still managed to obtain a settlement in my favor. Both Mr. Kaydouh and his staff were attentive, supportive, and diligent in their representation of me. Although the circumstances in which I needed his expertise were unfavorable and certainly not by choice, I strongly recommend
