If you have reached a point in your marriage where divorce seems inevitable, you probably have more questions than answers. It is fair to go through the emotional turmoil of wondering how things got to this point, but it is also common to start thinking ahead to the...
Divorce
Enforcing your divorce order in Virginia
Going through a divorce is often one of the hardest times of your life. You are forced to make major decisions on things such as finances, property and custody, all while processing the emotions that come with a divorce. When your divorce is final, you may feel a...
Spousal support: Ensuring the financial security of both spouses
Divorce is often an overwhelming and confusing process. On top of emotional upheaval, those going through divorce frequently face financial uncertainty. In addition to dividing marital property and child support, Virginia law provides for payment of alimony, referred...
How is a life insurance policy factored in during a divorce?
Divorce is undoubtedly a time of upheaval for Virginia couples. They must adapt to a radically changed future in their everyday life financially, logistically and emotionally. While there are key aspects to any family law case, including child custody, child support,...
Is divorce the end of an abusive relationship?
Abusive relationships do not exist in a vacuum. Abusers exist at all income levels, even in high net-worth couples. It has been described as a crystal prison because high net-worth abusers often use money to trap their victims. And, sometimes, the Loudoun County...
Should you keep the family home after divorce?
Divorce requires spouses to make very difficult and often complex decisions. And when it comes to property division, determining what to do with the family home is one of the most challenging and contentious divorce issue to resolve. To keep the home or not A family...
Tackling property and financial issues in a premarital agreement
Two topics often considered taboo to talk about are money and property. However, if you are getting married you will want to talk to your partner about these important topics. Some couples choose to execute a prenuptial agreement -- referred to as premarital...
Who gets the house in a divorce?
Many married couples choose to buy a house together to put down some roots and possibly start a family. If you buy a home with your spouse and eventually get divorced, deciding who gets to keep the house may become a source of contention. After spending so much time...
High-asset divorce: should you use forensic accounting?
Every divorce is a series of questions and answers – what does the couple share and how will it be divided between them? Fundamentally, this applies everything from child custody to assets and debts. For couples with a high net worth, answering these questions can be...
Which spouse keeps the dog?
Ending a marriage is accompanied by many issues such as property division, maintenance, and child support. The family dog is playing a bigger part in our lives and affections and its custody, care, and cost has complicated divorces. The law The law treats dogs as...