Not all divorces have to be acrimonious, lengthy fights before a judge, with each side trying to be the "winner." Sometimes couples in Virginia can work together to negotiate their divorce legal issues out-of-court. One way to do this is through the collaborative law...
Month: October 2018
Should one fight for the family home in a Virginia divorce?
One issue that most divorcing couples in Virginia will have to face is property division. This is true whether a couple has a great deal of highly valuable assets or whether a couple is of more modest means. In the end, marital property in a Virginia divorce will be...
Holding onto your job while losing your marriage
Divorce can trigger anxious, upset feelings that may completely consume your mind. Losing assets and time with your children along with your marriage can suddenly make the day-to-day responsibilities of your job seem impossible.Here are a few tips for three common...
Gray divorces of 2019 will face greater retirement challenges
Recent research has indicated a rise in the divorce rate of older American couples belonging to the Baby Boomer generation. Commonly referred to as "gray divorce," these separations are often complicated to orchestrate. Come January, matters will become more complex...
Seeking a spousal support modification when life changes
When a couple in Virginia divorces, it is not unusual for one spouse to pay spousal support to the other spouse. However, sometimes a spousal support order that works for both parties when they divorce, does not work so well years down the road. When this happens,...
Providing compassionate guidance in child custody matters
Divorce can be a difficult time for a child. They may not understand why their parents are no longer in love with one another. They may even think that the divorce was somehow their fault. If not handled properly, a messy divorce could affect a child for the rest of...
What divorce processes are available to Virginia couples?
Some couple in Virginia who have decided to divorce may automatically assume this means going to court with their attorneys and having a judge issue a final ruling on their divorce legal issues. Sometimes litigation is the only feasible option for spouses with...