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...
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What a stay-at-home mom can do to prepare for divorce
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...
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...
Can a new relationship end your spousal support?
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...
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...
Virginia spousal support and factors that determine an award
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...
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...
Where to look for evidence to support child custody modification
Do you feel like your child custody order is no longer tenable? If so, then you need to figure out how to modify it to protect your child’s best interests. While you can try to negotiate a new arrangement with your child’s other parent, you need to be prepared to take...
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...
How much child support will I pay?
If you are ordered to pay child support, you may have questions about how much you will pay, as well as whether your financial circumstances can change the calculation. Child support guidelines In Virginia, a parent’s child support obligations are based on the state’s...