Before explaining sleep divorce, a bit of context is needed. Let’s set the stage. After a long day, we are all exhausted, looking for a good night’s rest. As we lay down and drift off to sleep, we are jolted awake by our spouse, either through a snore or constant...
In Virginia, when a couple gets divorced, one may be ordered to pay spousal support – also referred to as maintenance – to the other. There are many factors that are considered when the determination is made as to how much will be paid. That can include the duration...
Oftentimes when we meet with individuals to discuss their divorce, we find that their biggest concern is their financial well-being. This is understandable. After all, there’s a lot on the line in marriage dissolution. Retirement accounts, real estate, and even...
Determining child custody arrangements can be the most difficult part of the divorce process for many Virginia couples. A family law attorney can help you navigate the divorce process and give your child the stability and consistency he or she needs once you are...
When couples go through divorce, it shatters a sense of normalcy and long-term security that everyone in the family depends on. A contentious litigated divorce can heighten the tension that couples are already going through as the two sides fight over everything from...
After divorce, parents must pay for the costs of raising their children and other expenses with one income instead of the joint income they relied upon during their marriage. Single parents who rely on child support for meeting these needs may face dire consequences...
There are many couples in the Washington DC area who have created a prenuptial agreement in advance of their nuptials. There are many reasons why a prenuptial agreement may be a good idea and appropriate for their situation. But a person may also wonder if a...
In January 2019, changes to federal tax rules affected the taxation of spousal support. Prior to these changes, the payor of spousal support could write off their obligation from their taxable income. The recipient of spousal support, in this case, would count it as...
Divorce is often painful, and every aspect of it can bring up intense and sometimes combative emotions. This can lead to extended court battles when it comes to property division. For couples who can work out the division of marital property and reach an agreement on...
There are many changes that occur when people in Virginia go through a divorce. People separate a life that they shared and now begin living two separate lives. This means that they need to divide all of their assets and begin paying for two separate households. It...
