Most parents in Virginia want their child to be raised in a healthy, loving and supportive environment. Therefore, if parents are getting divorced, they may want to make sure that the child custody and visitation arrangements made in the final divorce decree meet all...
The expense and time commitment required to settle a divorce in court may not work for you and your ex-spouse. However, for those who still seek the counsel of a judge, another option is available.In a judicial settlement conference, you and your ex-spouse select a...
At the heart of every divorce are issues regarding the division of property, division of debt, child custody and the payment of child and/or spousal support. In an uncontested divorce, you and your spouse reach an agreement without going to court. This process will...
The end of a marriage can be a tough time for many couples in Virginia. After all the disagreements and heartache, sometimes the last thing a couple wants to go through is a lengthy, adversarial trial process pitting one side against the other. However, there are ways...
Life happens. You knew that when you first got divorced - not everything works out. Unfortunately, if your financial situation changes for the worse, you may face an entirely new burden. For those who are paying spousal support, a hit to your financial status can feel...
Divorce is a major life event. However, even after parents in Virginia finalize their divorce, life has its twists and turns. Sometimes a parent who has custody of a child wants to move to a different part of Virginia, to a different state or even abroad. Parents may...
Sometimes a divorce doesn't happen while a couple is still young and naive. Sometimes couples in Virginia who have been together for decades may find themselves in an unhappy marriage. There may be a certain breaking point in their marriage, such as an affair, or they...
If you have been pondering divorce, a tax bill being considered by Congress could be the incentive you need to make a decision. If passed, a key tax deduction related to divorce would go away. Currently, divorced people in Virginia and around the country may deduct...
Serving in our nation's military is a brave and noble act. However, being on active military duty can be taxing on a person's relationship with their spouse, and sometimes, this leads to divorce. When a military parent divorces, a child custody and visitation order...
