Part of the property division process is disclosing all of your assets and income. This is because in Virginia each spouse has the right to retain an equitable share of all the couple's marital assets. However, a divorce can cause bitter feelings and sometimes a...
Month: September 2018
Online dating for seniors is on the rise
As medical advancements increase the average lifespan and the number of gray divorces rises, it should come as no surprise that the online dating opportunities for seniors have expanded. In fact, the Pew Research Center found that the number of online dating users...
Military divorce and the 20/20/20 rule
Our nation's service members deserve to be honored for the sacrifices they make for this country. Events such as deployment in protection of our nation are important and noble, but if a service member in Virginia or elsewhere has a spouse, a long deployment can take...
There are consequences for a failure to pay child support
Children in Virginia deserve to have the financial support of both parents. When a child's parents are divorced, generally this means the noncustodial parent will pay child support to the custodial parent to help contribute to the costs of raising the child. In this...
How are inheritances treated for property division purposes?
The death of a loved one can be devastating. However, there may be a silver lining if the deceased left a substantial inheritance to you. When it comes to divorce and inheritance in Virginia, in general, an inheritance is considered to be separate property. This means...