If you’re headed toward divorce, you might be envisioning long, drawn out fights over the smallest issues, thus leading to excessive stress and costs. Although you’re bound to experience some stress and friction in your divorce, it doesn’t have to be as contentious as...
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Crypto and divorce
As cryptocurrency (Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc.) becomes more common, it is creeping into various aspects of our day-to-day lives. Indeed, during last year’s Super Bowl, there were multiple ads for various cryptocurrency products. And, if you are in the process of a...
Prepare financially for your upcoming divorce
If you and your spouse have decided to end your marriage, you will need to consider what life will look like once you are no longer married. Many people will have to support themselves financially after the divorce, as they can no longer depend on their spouse to help...
Understanding the business valuation process
In addition to being partners in marriage, some spouses decide to be partners in business as well. If they decide to divorce; however, they will need to complete a business valuation. This ensures that when their assets are divided, the business is included as part of...
Seven signs that it might be time for divorce
If you’ve found your way to our blog, then you’re probably considering divorce. It’s a big decision that can have a tremendous impact on your life going forward. While marriage dissolution can mark the emotional end of a relationship that you thought would last...
Five ways to reduce conflict in your divorce
Divorce is rarely easy. But if your spouse is highly confrontational or struggles to tell the truth, then the process can be even more complicated and stressful. If you’re like a lot of individuals going through marriage dissolution, then you might be averse to...
Child custody: Working with your ex
Some people who go through a divorce can look forward to never having to talk to their ex again. Divorcing parents don't have that luxury, particularly if their children are still young. Typically, these parents must continue to work with each other to coordinate...
Bad behavior might cost you in property division
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...
The basic rules of spousal support in a Virginia divorce
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...
How is property divided in a divorce?
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...