In Virginia, child support is calculated primarily by use of Virginia's presumptive child support guidelines. In all cases, the guidelines must first be considered before a court can deviate up or down from the guidelines. The Guidelines The amount that a parent is...
Divorce could happen to Virginia couples at any time in the marriage, including after many years have gone by. Spouses over the age of 50 may find their union coming apart and feel that a split might be the best option. However, the dissolution might come with unique...
Divorce cases in which one spouse has an addiction, such as an alcohol or drug addition, are incredibly stressful and challenging. There are many considerations to keep in mind, such as the safety of any children, the safety of the spouses, potential criminal charges,...
By their very nature, divorces in Virginia are often contentious affairs. A combative marriage dissolution is even more likely when the matter is a high-asset divorce. A high-asset divorce has the potential for becoming even more complicated when the spouses parting...
Divorcing couples in Virginia are subject to the laws of equitable distribution. Equitable distribution in Virginia is governed by a number of factors set forth in in Virginia Code Section 20-107.3, and generally provides that assets that are acquired during the...
