The COVID-19 pandemic has led to increased stress levels for families across the globe and divorced parents face particular challenges during this time. On top of the health concerns for their children and themselves, the normal custody exchange can become a...
Month: June 2020
Modern couples are more accepting of prenuptial agreements
Prenuptial agreements used to be reserved for the very wealthy, and they often evoked feelings of mistrust and betrayal. Those days have passed. Recent generations have come to terms with the fluidity of marriage, and many have seen first-hand how divorce can result...
Child support: Who pays for college?
In Virginia, both parents are responsible for supporting their children financially. That is why non-custodial parents often must pay child support for any minor children they have.Most parents do not mind supporting their children, but as their children age many...
Are you ready to divorce your addicted spouse?
Addiction is not only hard on the addict; it’s also hard on the people in their lives. Life with an addict is so difficult, so out of control, that the decision to seek a divorce is often an act of figurative or literal self-preservation. Still, divorcing an addict...
Should you ask for a prenup?
Traditionally, people do not like to think about prenuptial agreements before getting married. However, like with many industries, millennials are changing the conversation around these types of arrangements. Many younger couples are finding that asking to create a...
Who will get the house in the divorce?
Going through divorce is difficult - emotionally and financially. For parents with children, going through a divorce adds even more uncertainty for the future. You and your spouse will have to reach a custody agreement, as well as an agreement on property division....
How is child custody decided in Virginia?
For parents facing divorce, one of the biggest concerns is how a divorce will impact your children. Your relationship with your children likely will change if you and your spouse split custody time. You may wonder how your child custody case will handled in Virginia....
Important tip: Calculate debt before getting a divorce
Dividing property is often one of the most stressful and divisive aspects of a divorce.It can become even more stressful considering that, along with dividing their marital assets, spouses must also divide their debts. Dividing debt accrued during the marriage can be...
A collaborative law divorce could be one with less acrimony
If you are getting a divorce, you have probably thought about keeping it civil. Just work out the answers to the problems presented and leave the emotion behind. But even if you and your spouse agree to disagree, it can be hard to rein everything in. The system seems...