Divorce

Substance abuse  and divorce oftentimes are interrelated issues among couples seeking to end a marriage in Virginia. Not only may substance abuse be a main reason why a couple seeks to divorce in the first instance, but substance use  may also well impact a variety of...

A gray divorce is a term referring to the rising divorce rate among older couples. If you're going through a gray divorce in Virginia, it's understandable to wonder what caused this to happen. Financial problems As older couples approach retirement, there is the...

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,...

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...

You know that you lived the American dream for a while. You married and you had two children and lived in a beautiful home. Your husband earned enough you could stay home while your kids were young. But now, you are facing divorce. You haven’t been part of the...

Right from the moment spouses decide to get a divorce, life can become a stressful whirlwind. Families have to negotiate agreements and details that will affect the next chapter of their lives as they reach their divorce settlement agreement.Regardless of how long it...

Telling children about the divorce is often the hardest part for parents.All children will react differently to the news of their parents’ divorce, but it is all too common for children to feel guilty – as if they are the reason their parents are...

When individuals pursue a divorce, there are many terms they might not be familiar with, including “equitable distribution” or “collaborative divorce.” Another common term spouses hear is the “established standard of living.”Why is...

The global COVID-19 pandemic has changed how the world works – as well as how families work.Some divorced parents are sheltering in place together to avoid custody transfers. On the other hand, several studies and news sources report that the number of divorce...