Divorce is a challenging process, even if you and your ex-partner are willing to settle out of court. Beyond the heightened emotions that come with leaving a long-term relationship, you’re also facing major financial decisions. This is especially the case if you are...
One day, you realize that your marriage ended during the most inopportune times, and you still need financial support even before physically separating. In Washington, DC, separate maintenance allows you as a spouse to seek monetary support while still sharing a home....
In Washington, D.C., courts have the power to change or modify spousal support orders – also known as alimony – after a divorce, as long as there is a significant change in circumstances. While the law doesn't provide a specific list, it generally refers to major...
In Virginia, the receiving party’s living circumstances can significantly influence spousal support arrangements. One such circumstance is cohabitation. This occurs when the party receiving spousal support lives with another person in a relationship similar to...
Whether or not it took time to achieve financial stability in a marriage, it is likely to take some time for one or both spouses to adjust to their post-divorce financial situation. In some divorces, it is clear that one spouse is at a greater financial advantage....
In many Virginia marriages, one spouse earns much more than the other. This poses tremendous problems for the financially disadvantaged spouse if the couple decides to divorce. They can make up some of the difference through property division and spousal support, but...
The outcome of your divorce can reshape your financial positioning for years, sometimes even decades to come. That’s why it’s pivotal that you know how to get the most out of your marriage dissolution, particularly through the property division, child support and...
Marriage not only unites the couple legally, but it also combines their home, property and finances. While it might not be split evenly, each spouse has obligations to the other during their union. A divorce severs their union; however, it does not immediately end the...
Spousal support might be awarded in your divorce if the court thinks that it’s necessary to help you enjoy the marital standard of living until such time as you become self-sufficient. There are many other factors that go into the court’s initial determination, but an...
There are many items to address when a couple decides to divorce. One important issue is spousal support, also known as alimony. The court may consider several factors when determining how much to award. Factors for consideration The amount of spousal support the...
