The circumstances leading up to divorce can sometimes bring out the worst in a person. For example, committing adultery can cost you the trust of your spouse and can easily end a marriage. Or a spouse might be tempted to spend all the marital funds on lavish purchases...
When a Virginia couple decides to end their marriage, one of the first questions each spouse asks is, “Can the court order alimony?” The answer to this question can be frustrating, but the correct answer is, “It depends.” The answer depends upon many factors which...
If a spouse is a stay-at-home parent during the marriage or does not earn as much as their spouse, they may be entitled to spousal support from their spouse if they get divorced. Courts may award spousal support to people who may need financial support during and/or...
Many married couples in the Washington, D.C., area work as a team to build their wealth and acquire property. However, the more property you have accumulated as a couple, the more difficult it is to divide up the property between you if you get divorced. Divorcing...
