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,...
Divorce
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...
Divorce takes a particularly acute toll on men
Men and women often live in two separate worlds. And, for those in the 40-60 age group, it turns out that in some ways men are living in a much darker world than women. A new subspeciality in psychiatric care In the past, there were three general types of psychiatry:...
What special legal issues are present in a ‘gray divorce’?
In recent years there has been a sizeable increase in the number of divorces between couples ages 50 and older. Divorce amongst older couples has become so prevalent that it has coined the term “gray divorce.” The issues in a gray divorce differ somewhat from the...
Equitable distribution: considerations for high asset divorces
At the very least, divorce can be an emotional rollercoaster. This holds true regardless of the couple’s net worth. But it’s also true that a higher net worth can add complexity to an already complicated process. This is particularly salient when it comes to property...