Steven Goldman
Curran Moher Weis, P.C.
Steven Goldman is a Partner at the Law Offices of Curran Moher Weis, P.C., one of the premier family law firms in Northern Virginia and Washington D.C.
Through zealous advocacy, a well-balanced approach to negotiations, and a strong financial background, Mr. Goldman has had success litigating and settling highly contested divorces, custody matters, support matters, and other areas of family law practice. His success has earned him a positive reputation from his colleagues and peers in the matrimonial bar and, at the age of 30, he was recognized as one of the Ten Leaders of Matrimonial & Divorce Law in Long Island, New York under the age of 45. Mr. Goldman has since been recognized as one of the Ten Leaders of Matrimonial & Divorce Law in Northern Virginia under the age of 45. He also receives AV Preeminent® ratings from Martindale-Hubbell® Law Directory, with “High Ethical Standing”, a testament to his reputation among his peers. In 2018, Mr. Goldman was selected as a "Rising Star" by Super Lawyers, a distinction earned by only 2.5% of all attorneys in Virginia and Washington, DC.
Collaborative law and Mediation have become vital tools for Mr. Goldman as more and more clients have been drawn to methods of practice that keep families out of Court (generally referred to as Alternative Dispute Resolution). As he puts it, most clients don’t define “success” by winning at trial, but rather by accomplishing the following objectives: 1) making the process quicker and more efficient; 2) gaining control over their case instead of leaving it in the hands of a Judge; and 3) lessening the hostility between the parties so that the family can continue to manage its affairs in an amicable fashion. If practiced effectively, it can also have the added benefit of saving families tens of thousands of dollars that would otherwise be spent in litigation.
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
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- District of Columbia
- District of Columbia Bar
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- Maryland
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- New York
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- Virginia
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Partner
- Curran Moher Weis, P.C.
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- Of Counsel
- Joseph Law Group, P.C.
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- Associate
- Law Offices of Sari M. Friedman, P.C.
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- Albany Law School
- J.D. (2008) | Legal Practice
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- State University of New York - Binghamton
- B.S. (2005) | Business Management
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- Rising Star
- Super Lawyers
- AV Preeminent
- Martindale-Hubbell
- 10.0/10.0 Rating
- Avvo
- Ten Leaders of Matrimonial Law - Age 45 & Under
- Ten Leaders
- International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
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- Virginia Association of Collaborative Professionals
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- Collaborative Professionals of Northern Virginia
- Membership Chair
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- Virginia State Bar # 88165
- Member
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- DC Bar Association
- Member
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- New York State Bar
- Member
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Forgotten Fathers
- Q. Can a mother file for child support from the father when both parties only have joint temporary custody?
- A: In a word, yes. While the Court may deviate from the standard support guidelines if the parents and the children are all living under one roof, it is still an issue that the Court will determine.
- Q. Father wants to stop paying bills, he is the sole provider, can he legally just stop paying?
- A: While there is nothing currently stopping the Father from taking these actions, the Court can act on this and require the Father to pay the bills or pay the Mother support. This is what is referred to as a pendente lite order (pending the litigation). This stays in place throughout the duration of divorce proceedings until there is a final resolution of the matter. A pendente lite motion can often be heard by a Court in a week (and certainly before there is any effect from the non-payment of the mortgage).
- Q. I received a letter from the judge stating "the court cannot enter the final decree of divorce 20-91?
- A: There could be many reasons why a court did not enter a final decree of divorce. Section 20-91 of the Virginia Code references the acceptable grounds for divorce in Virginia. It is possible that the requisite grounds for divorce have not been met. The most common occurrence for this is when a divorce is based upon a separation, but the length of the separation does not meet the state's requirements (1 year, or 6 months if there are no children and the parties signed an agreement). Again, there could be other reasons, which is why it would be helpful to consult an attorney regarding the filing of these documents.
