Options to Maintain Life Insurance in Divorce
Being the beneficiary of life insurance on your ex-spouse is a form of financial comfort and security because generally support, such as alimony or child support, will end in the …
My New Year’s Resolution Is To Get Life Insurance, But What Can The Court Do With It If I Get Divorced?
It’s the time of year when people start setting their New Year’s resolutions, and making sure that they have accomplished all of the housekeeping goals they intended. Many people’s to-do lists …
Erik Arena Named a Top Divorce Lawyer by Washingtonian
Family law attorney Erik Arena has been named to the 2022 Top Divorce Lawyer list by Washingtonian. You can view the complete list of top divorce attorneys here: Washingtonian Best …
Erik P. Arena
Overview Erik Arena is a family law and divorce attorney who tactfully and assertively represents people in separation and divorce matters, including division of property, alimony, custody, and child support …
Erin L. Kopelman
Pronouns: She, Her, Hers
7600 Wisconsin Avenue, Ste. 700, Bethesda, MD 20814
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1050 Connecticut Ave. NW, Ste. 500, Washington, DC 20036
Lerch Early Attorneys Named to 2022 Best Lawyers in America
Multiple lawyers from several Lerch, Early & Brewer practices recently were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2022. Four Lerch Early attorneys have been named to the Ones …
Coercive Control in Divorce
Coercive Control in Divorce Although coercive control is unfortunately not a new concept, the term has become more pervasive in our culture and our courts, as our collective understanding of …
Custody and Child Support: Can You Have One Without the Other?
Custody and Child Support: Can You Have One Without the Other? Many people assume that in order to be paid child support by their co-parent, they have to have “full …
What Does Divorce Mean for Your Vacation Home?
If you own a vacation home, odds are that you consider it a place of serenity and fond memories. When couples separate and divorce is on the horizon, the question …
How to Uncover Your Assets and Financial Situation
One of the most common concerns I hear from my clients is that they do not know their family’s or spouse’s finances. This is more common than you think. According …
Both Marital and Non-Marital Assets Are Considered in Determining Alimony
Both Marital and Non-Marital Assets Are Considered in Determining Alimony If you or your spouse have assets, or will be getting assets in the ultimate division of property between you …
To Vax or Not To Vax: Co-Parents Face Tough Decision When It Comes to Vaccinating Kids
Ever since it was announced that children age 16 and older can get vaccinated against COVID-19, the phone is ringing and emails are popping from clients — many of whom …
