DC Family Law

Marriage is a financial union that brings together the savings, debts, and long-term investments of two individuals. By the time of divorce people’s finances are often intertwined and entangled in a mess that only a DC court can unravel. This means that in addition to the emotional toll of witnessing a union that you’ve built […]

This guide covers details how divorce works in Washington DC including the divorce process, eligibility, legal requirements, how to file and more. If you still have questions, don’t worry—Petrelli Previtera, LLC lawyers are here to walk you through all the needs and grounds for divorce. Let’s dive deeper: D.C. Is a No-Fault Divorce State Once […]

When you go through a divorce, one of the first things your friends may ask you is whether or not you are getting alimony. This does not happen in every case, and some relationships may not require it. If you are going through a divorce and request alimony, the judge will review the information to […]

Family law is more than just divorce or custody hearings. While this is a big part of what family law firms do, the most rewarding part of a family law case is the end of the case and seeing a satisfied, happy, relieved client. Family law also deals with adoption, prenuptial agreements, paternity, and modifying […]

The best news about owning a business is that if you have created an LLC or own a corporation, they will help you protect your business assets. This is great news if you created the business before marriage and will help protect you in case of a divorce. Being a small business owner means you […]

There’s no way to sugarcoat it. Divorce is hard. But for many families, it is the only way to move forward with a fresh start in life. When one or two of you are federal government employees, dividing assets is even more of a challenge. Our team of attorneys at Petrelli Previtera, LLC is here […]