There are a lot of details for spouses to sort out during a divorce. One common concern for divorcing spouses in Virginia is who will get custody of the child or children when the divorce is final. Previously, most states would award custody to the mother if the child...
One of the overlooked issues in a Virginia divorce is the division of defined benefit plans. This has a great impact on each spouse's financial future. Many people confuse this with dividing defined contribution plans such as retirement accounts, but the two involve...
Couples in Virginia and throughout the country who choose to end their marriages may be able to do so in a relatively amicable fashion. Generally speaking, amicable divorces take less time and money to complete compared to those that are highly contested. It is...
For Virginia spouses, divorce is one of the most difficult things that they will deal with in their life. The process is one of both grieving and stress. This is compounded if there is a legal battle. It is little wonder that many people find that their productivity...
Divorce can be tough on your wallet. But when you lose your job amid separation, that can create extra stress. Fortunately, you're not alone. According to a recent report, millions of Americans have filed for unemployment within the last few months as the pandemic...
When a Virginia couple gets divorced over the age of 50, money becomes the chief issue in the divorce. Specifically, each spouse is concerned about whether they will have enough money and assets to allow them to retire. The divorce means that one body of assets for...
In Washington, D.C., and across the country, unmarried parents have certain protections with regard to child custody, and these protections are similar to those that married parents have. There are, however, some differences to be noted. Visitation and child custody...
When a marriage ends in divorce, there may be many questions leading to how one of the parties is going to stay afloat financially. Typically, a court will award spousal support, or how it is more commonly known as “alimony” to one of the parties. Usually, the court...
Many people are worried about the potential effects of coronavirus on their health and their job. While some parents are struggling to juggle home schooling their children with their workday, others are concerned with just seeing their children. If two...
Families in Virginia come in many varieties, and sometimes, children are raised by other relatives besides their parents. The recent opioid crisis has resulted in a rise in the number of grandparents who are raising their own grandchildren. This is because adults...
