Determining child custody arrangements can be the most difficult part of the divorce process for many Virginia couples. A family law attorney can help you navigate the divorce process and give your child the stability and consistency he or she needs once you are...
When couples go through divorce, it shatters a sense of normalcy and long-term security that everyone in the family depends on. A contentious litigated divorce can heighten the tension that couples are already going through as the two sides fight over everything from...
After divorce, parents must pay for the costs of raising their children and other expenses with one income instead of the joint income they relied upon during their marriage. Single parents who rely on child support for meeting these needs may face dire consequences...
There are many couples in the Washington DC area who have created a prenuptial agreement in advance of their nuptials. There are many reasons why a prenuptial agreement may be a good idea and appropriate for their situation. But a person may also wonder if a...
In January 2019, changes to federal tax rules affected the taxation of spousal support. Prior to these changes, the payor of spousal support could write off their obligation from their taxable income. The recipient of spousal support, in this case, would count it as...
Divorce is often painful, and every aspect of it can bring up intense and sometimes combative emotions. This can lead to extended court battles when it comes to property division. For couples who can work out the division of marital property and reach an agreement on...
There are many changes that occur when people in Virginia go through a divorce. People separate a life that they shared and now begin living two separate lives. This means that they need to divide all of their assets and begin paying for two separate households. It...
When Virginia parents have parted ways as a couple and share a child, it is important that child support be paid on time and in full. This is to ensure the child is cared for properly, has a safe place to live and is provided all of life’s necessities. Unfortunately,...
Like most other states, Virginia allows spouses who are divorcing to receive maintenance payments from the other spouse. Maintenance is also frequently called spousal support and alimony. In Virginia, maintenance can be awarded to a spouse in most circumstances....
Ending a marriage has several consequences. But divorce may have one positive aspect for your Social Security benefits. You can receive more benefits based on your former spouse’s work record. General benefits You can claim up to 50 percent of your former spouse’s...
