People preparing for divorce often worry about conflict with their spouses. They fear protracted custody litigation or disputes about property division. Others believe that their spouses may fight them about the necessity of a divorce. Some people mistreat their...
Divorce
Options for the home in a divorce
If you are divorcing and own a home with your spouse, you will need to determine what will happen to it. It’s probably worth a considerable amount. Therefore, it can be a big piece in the property division puzzle. Here are some common options. Sell it and move on If...
How can you protect your retirement assets during divorce?
Getting divorced at any age can be tough from both an emotional and a financial perspective. Finding a way to end the life that you’ve spend years, perhaps even decades, building with your spouse can be soul-crushing, and determining the best way to stabilize your...
Can I modify my divorce order?
When you get divorced, the terms are meant to be final, since a divorce is meant to permanently break the legal ties between you and your spouse. Unfortunately, you might find yourself in a bad situation after your divorce that leaves you unable to meet your...
The perils of lying to your divorce lawyer
Honesty is crucial when dealing with legal matters, especially in divorce proceedings. Lying to your divorce lawyer can have severe consequences that may affect the outcome of your case and your future. Legal consequences Lying to your lawyer can lead to several legal...
Securing financial stability for you and your kids after divorce
Going through a divorce can feel like going through a financial storm, but with the right tools, you can get through it successfully. Understanding the critical parts of your financial settlement can ensure you and your kids have a secure future. What should you know...
Divorce mediation is not always in your best interest
You may be considering mediating your Virginia divorce after hearing about the many benefits of meditation. Mediation involves you and your spouse meeting with a mediator to negotiate an agreed-upon resolution to the issues in your divorce. You can mediate almost any...
Communicating with your spouse during divorce
Divorce is an emotionally difficult time even when the divorce is relatively amicable. The Virginia divorce process involves dividing property and figuring out custody if you have children, all while trying to maintain a respectful relationship with each other....
What a stay-at-home mom can do to prepare for divorce
As a stay-at-home mom, you’ve devoted much of your life to raising your children and taking care of the household. While that can be rewarding and is certainly admirable, it can leave you feeling uneasy when your marriage heads for divorce. You can quickly find...
How do we divide difficult property, like art, in divorce?
Navigating the division of intricate assets, like stock options and art, can pose significant challenges in Virginia divorces under the equitable distribution model. While this does not necessarily mean an equal split of your marital assets, you and your spouse will...