This essential CLE session will equip you with vital knowledge about military retirement and its implications under Virginia law. including practice tips and potential pitfalls. Attending this session will provide attorneys with valuable knowledge on when a member can receive retired pay, understanding the 20/20/20 rule, drafting settlement agreements, and implementing awards correctly. This information is vital for attorneys representing clients involved in military divorces and will help them navigate the complexities of military retirement pay division effectively and ethically.

Colleen Haddow
Partner
Schinstock & Haddow, PLLC

Colleen M. Haddow has been practicing exclusively in the area of family law since 2006. 

Ms. Haddow focuses her practice on all aspects of family law, including divorce, custody, spousal support, mediation and property settlement agreements. Ms. Haddow regularly appears throughout courts in Northern Virginia representing the interests of her clients. She takes a practical and economical approach to her cases and strives to meet the individual needs of each client. Ms. Haddow thoroughly enjoys personally working with each of her clients to tailor a case strategy that best serves them and their family.

Ms. Haddow also practices appellate family law and has assisted in shaping legislation regarding spousal support.  

Ms. Haddow is actively involved in various legal activities with both the state and local bar associations. She has won awards of recognition for her service from various bar associations.

Ms. Haddow has been recognized for her expertise in Family Law by her peers through multiple awards from Super Lawyers, U.S. News and World Report, Virginia Business Magazine, and Virginia Lawyers Weekly.

Ms. Haddow resides in the City of Alexandria with her husband and two daughters.