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Divorce itself is tough enough. The process becomes even tougher when children are involved. One of the most contentious issues during divorce is usually the establishment of a custody and visitation arrangement. This goes far beyond the simple questions of who gets...
Earlier this year, Virginia became the latest state to adopt the Uniform Collaborative Law Act (UCLA). This process gives you another way to resolve issues surrounding a separation and divorce other than heading to litigation. There are several advantages to taking a...
When you are going through a divorce, it is normal to worry about the financial impacts. Obtaining a settlement, or litigated result, can prove expensive. The process can eat into your financial portfolio, and the divorce itself will often result in the division of...
You may spend a few hours a day on social media catching up on what your friends or family are doing, but if you’re divorcing, it may be time to stop using your accounts, at least temporarily. However, although you should consider disabling your accounts or refraining...
Once your child custody case is settled, the court will issue a permanent custody order. Even though the order is considered permanent, it can be changed for a legitimate reason. There are several reasons a custody order needs modifications, including a change in...
Virginia is not a community property state, meaning that if you get a divorce, your assets will not necessarily be divided equally. However, if you have a pension plan, your spouse is usually entitled to a portion of what you earned while you were married. This is the...
If you own and operate a successful Virginia services business, a divorce will include it in the marital asset division. Chances are that you're wondering if you can keep the practice or if you should sell it. The practice value is an asset When listing your practice,...
Most couples who divorce or separate while their children are minors will each have custodial access. Virginia's family laws aim to meet the best interests of the children as much as possible, and there is a presumption in favor of assuring children frequent contact...
If you have gotten a divorce or split up from your unmarried partner in Virginia and have kids, you will want to fight for child custody. When your children are minors, custody and visitation are determined by a judge. Often, mediation is used when you’re able to come...
Divorces are always tough. That is doubly true when child custody and visitation matters are at issue. Many families in Virginia look for alternative methods to litigation in order to determine child custody. One of these is mediation. In the right cases, mediation...
