Spousal support (alimony) may be an imperative component of your financial future and stability in the wake of a divorce, particularly if you were a spouse out of the workforce for the majority of your marriage. However, spousal support looks a lot different than it...
There are many ways that technology can complicate a pending divorce case. Spouses may misuse social media to disparage one another or may request social media access via discovery, which leads to hundreds of pages of content to review. Those with children may find...
Divorce is something you can't fully prepare for, and one of the most challenging early steps is deciding if, or how, to inform your spouse about your intentions. You may feel guilty, anxious, or even fearful about their reaction. Should you have a direct conversation...
If you’re a current or retired federal employee who has health insurance through the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program, you likely know that, as with most other types of health insurance, major life events can warrant a change in your plan. If you’re...
In a Virginia divorce, assets are classified as separate, marital or commingled. Separate assets are owned by one spouse before the marriage or acquired individually through inheritance or gifts. They are not typically divided during a divorce. Marital assets, on the...
A judge pro tempore, also known as a judge pro tem, is a temporary judge, often retired from the bench, who can be hired by the parties, through their lawyers, to preside over a divorce case, instead of a traditional judge assigned randomly upon the filing of a...
A large portion of military marriages involve one servicemember and one civilian. The servicemember spouse may spend years or even the entirety of the marriage serving in the armed forces. The civilian spouse likely makes numerous sacrifices support the service...
If you are married to someone with a mental health disorder, you need to be extra careful when dissolving the marriage to have a smooth process. It's vital to employ patience, compassion, love and understanding as you did in your marriage. Here are some tips to...
If you've been married to a narcissist for any length of time, you probably think that nothing can be more exhausting than the relationship you shared. However, trying to leave one can be just as, if not more, emotionally taxing. You may find yourself experiencing...
Deciding to marry the love of your life is a major life event. While most people hope and assume their marriage will last forever, it is always best to be prepared for other possibilities. Having a prenuptial (or premarital) agreement before you get married can help...
