At this point in our lives, most of us who have friends who have been divorced, perhaps, even multiple times. Someone in our circle can tell horror stories about the divorce process; whether it is the costs, fighting, life drain, etc. And, for some, these horror...
Raising a child may be rewarding, but it does come with many expenses. Following a divorce or the end of a relationship, parents in Virginia and elsewhere the children still need to be cared for. In order to ensure this is maintained, one parent may seek child...
When a parent anticipates that they will need to modify their child support payments they should know what to do and act promptly. In some circumstances, child support may be modified so parents should understand the child support modification process. How is child...
Divorce at any age poses financial challenges for both spouses, not only in the depletion of savings during the division of marital assets, but also the drop in standard of living once each has established their own livings quarters. For older couples, however, the...
A Virginia divorce comes with inevitable complications in every aspect of the case. While child custody, child support and spousal support will inevitably rise to the top on the list of concerns, property division will also weigh heavily in the future. This is...
Far too often, children end up in the middle of ugly custody and visitation disputes, with each parent thinking that they know what is best for their child. While these child custody and visitation disputes can be resolved amicably in many instances, sometimes they...
Even when it’s amicable, divorce is tough. After all, you’re closing a significant chapter of your life and starting a new one whose blank pages are intimidating. We know the emotional challenges that you’re facing, and you may be feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and...
Current statistics are not as promising as engaged and married couples in Virginia would like. Not only is the divorce rate still around 50%, but there is also a chance that one will be embroiled in a divorce that encompasses tumultuous issues that leave spouse...
Deciding who gets custody of children during a divorce is often one of the most contested family law issues in a Washington divorce. Ideally, parents should try to create a parenting plan together, agreeing on the finer points such as physical and legal custody and...
There are many misconceptions about the purpose or motive behind a prenuptial agreement. Such an agreement does not have to be an omen portending an imminent divorce, and in fact can actually foster a marital bond that accepts the pragmatic details of one or both...
