Recent Blog Posts
How Is Property Divided During Divorce in Virginia?
Dealing with divorce is already such a challenge, even if you know it’s the right call for your future. When you also have to figure out how to split property and protect your investments, it gets even harder. It helps to understand the answer to the question, "How is property divided during divorce in Virginia?"
When you know the laws and legal precedent, you can better advocate for yourself and your future. Taylor Huguley Powers PLLC has helped clients across Arlington and Northern Virginia with cases just like yours. When you need help with understanding property division, come to the professionals.
Marital vs. Separate Property
Understanding what property is actually eligible to be split is the first step in tackling property division cases. Virginia has a marriage rate of roughly 6 per 1,000 residents, with the median marriage length being 17.1 years. When you’re married for that long (or even longer), it can be difficult to determine whose property is whose. In general, separate property is property that was acquired:
Fairfax County CLE Event for Attorneys
Taylor Huguley Powers PLLC invites you to join our very own Leigh Taylor and other attorneys and judges for this fantastic CLE
Motion to Stand Out - How to Become an Exceptional Attorney
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 1:00pm to 5:00pm - Fairfax County Courthouse, Courtroom 4B - 4.0 MCLE Credits, Pending
$100 FBA Members / $200 Non FBA Members - Proceeds to benefit the Fairfax Law Foundation
A happy hour will follow from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Kelly’s Oyster House and Bar
Join the Fairfax Law Foundation and FBA's Young Lawyers Section for a dynamic half day CLE designed to help young and emerging lawyers elevate their practice. The program kicks off with a welcome and big picture discussion on what separates exceptional attorneys from the rest, followed by sessions on the core traits and habits that build credibility and professionalism. Attendees will then dive into practical strategies for productivity and deep work in a digitized world, master the fundamentals of written discovery, and sharpen deposition preparation and client management skills. The afternoon concludes with an engaging panel on motion practice, covering procedures, advocacy tips, and common pitfalls, before wrapping up with guidance on long term growth and career vision.
Northern Virginia Magazine 2025 Top Lawyers List
Four attorneys at Taylor Huguley Powers PLLC are honored to be named in the Northern Virginia Magazine 2025 Top Lawyers list. Congratulations Kim Huguley, Debra Powers, Hope Rosen, and K. Leigh Taylor!
Kim Huguley
Partner
Debra Powers
Partner
Hope F. Rosen
Of Counsel
K. Leigh Taylor
Partner
K. Leigh Taylor is named a 2025 Washingtonian Top Lawyer!
Congratulations to Leigh for once again being recognized among the region’s most distinguished attorneys in the field of Divorce and Family Law.
This honor is awarded based on votes from fellow accomplished lawyers practicing throughout Northern Virginia and the Washington, DC area.
All of us at Taylor Huguley Powers PLLC are incredibly proud of Leigh for earning this prestigious recognition as a Washingtonian Top Lawyer for 2025!
CONGRATULATIONS to our attorneys selected to the 2025 Virginia Super Lawyers list!
Leigh Taylor
- 2025 Top 50 Women
- 2025 Top 100
Kim Huguley
- 2017-2025
Debra Powers
- 10 Years (2016-2025)
Roberta K. Henault
- 10 Years (2013 - 2025)
Hope F. Rosen
- 2024-2025
Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.
The Fairfax Bar Association Annual Convention
Kim Huguley and Leigh Taylor enjoyed the Southern hospitality, rich history, and delicious food of Savannah, Georgia during the Fairfax Bar Association Annual Convention.
2024 Pro Bono Service Honor Roll members by the Virginia Access to Justice Commission
Congratulations to Leigh Taylor, Debra Powers, Roberta Henault, and Jenna Bouley on their recognition as 2024 Pro Bono Service Honor Roll members by the Virginia Access to Justice Commission for their voluntary pro bono service contributions in 2022 – 2023. Taylor Huguley Powers PLLC is committed to the Virginia State Bar and Commission’s mission of promoting equal and effective access to justice and legal services for all Virginians. https://vaatj.org/ #thpfamilylaw
Fairfax Bar Association Journal
Please have a look at the latest edition of the Fairfax Bar Association Journal. Each issue features a President’s article from our very own K. Leigh Taylor, news, and many other great resources for members and non-members alike. FBA Journal: https://bit.ly/3H3fUEC
Happy New Year!
THP Family Law will be closed Monday, Jan 1st and Tuesday, Jan 2nd.
Merry Christmas!
THP Family Law will be closed Monday, December 25th and Tuesday, December 26th.
K. Leigh Taylor Partner
Kim Huguley Partner
Debra Powers Partner