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...
Divorce
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...
How social media can play a pivotal role in your divorce
A lot of divorces end up being more confrontational than expected. When this happens, you need to be prepared to protect yourself against allegations of wrongdoing, from engaging in alcohol and substance abuse to putting a new romantic relationship before your...
What are the grounds for divorce in Virginia?
If you are contemplating divorce in Virginia, you may wonder if you need to show grounds for your divorce. Virginia law permits both no-fault and fault-based divorces, offering options based on your circumstances. No-fault divorce In Virginia, a no-fault divorce...
Staying focused on the legal issues in a divorce
Divorce can take an emotional toll on Virginia residents. After all, no one gets married thinking that the relationship will end in divorce. However, despite the emotions that are oftentimes inseparable from the divorce process, a recent news article noted how...
If we divorce, do we split student loan debt too?
When going through a divorce in Virginia, it is crucial to comprehend the ramifications of student loan debt. The categorization of this debt as marital, separate or hybrid property is key in deciding its allocation between spouses. Fair distribution in Virginia...
How will debt impact your divorce?
For many people who are getting ready to go through a divorce in Virginia, the process is all about regaining control over their own future. They may be in a relationship that simply is not improving no matter what they do, or perhaps something happened that makes...
What are the benefits of divorce mediation?
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...
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...