District of Columbia Family Law FAQs

• Q: In Washington D.C., Can a Spouse Give Up His or Her Right to Alimony in a Premarital Agreement?
  A: Yes, Washington D.C. law allows spouses to include modification or elimination of spousal support in their prenuptial agreement.   However, if that … More
• Q: What Steps are Necessary to Enter a Valid Premarital Agreement in Washington D.C.?
  A: Washington D.C. law requires that premarital agreements be in writing and signed by both parties. In order to be valid, the agreement must be made voluntarily by … More
• Q: When is Spousal Support or Alimony Awarded in Washington D.C.?
  A: A court will consider all relevant factors necessary for a fair and equitable alimony award including: the ability of the party seeking alimony to be wholly or partly … More
• Q: What are Grounds for Divorce in Washington D.C.?
  A: A divorce may be granted in Washington D.C. if the spouses have mutually and voluntarily lived separate and apart for at least 6 months before filing for divorce or … More
• Q: What are the Laws in Washington D.C. About How Marital Property will be Distributed After Divorce?
  A: In the absence of an enforceable premarital or antenuptial agreement, the Court will distribute the property in a way that is equitable, just and reasonable after … More
• Q: What are the Residency and Filing Requirements for Divorce in Washington D.C.?
  A: In order to obtain a divorce in Washington D.C., one of the parties must have been a bona fide resident for at least six months prior to filing a petition for … More

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