Alimony is a form of financial support given from one spouse to the other. Typically, it's designed to help the lower-income spouse obtain financial stability -- or even continue their standard of living after a divorce. There are several different kinds of alimony....
Experiencing a divorce can be an emotionally challenging period for any family, and children are especially vulnerable during this time. It's critical to create a strong support system to help them navigate this life change because this not only fosters emotional...
You may hear people discuss the difficulties of going through a divorce, but you cannot full appreciate what they mean until it happens to you. Every decision you make when divorcing will impact the outcome of your process. Having skilled legal representation plays a...
Divorce can be an emotionally and financially draining experience. One way to make the process smoother is by opting for a private judge instead of a traditional courtroom judge. Known as a “judge pro tem,” retired judges or experienced attorneys can be hired to...
Health insurance often isn’t at the top of divorcing people’s list of concerns. However, if you’re insured through your spouse’s employee-sponsored or another plan, it should be. Once that divorce decree is signed, you could find yourself uninsured. If your...
The divorce process can be stressful and emotionally taxing. If you are in litigation, you may be required to give a deposition. What is a deposition? A deposition is a sworn statement that you give at the request of your spouse’s or partner's attorney during the...
Divorce will affect you emotionally no matter how hard you prepare yourself. That could leave you vulnerable to making more impulsive or emotionally-charged choices in various aspects of life. You want to be kind to yourself, and recognize that as you are going...
Social media has provided a proverbial microphone for anyone with something to say. The relative anonymity and lack of face-to-face contact that Twitter, Facebook, and other platforms often motivate personal attacks and over-sharing of personal information. Couples...
Marriages that deteriorate over a lengthy amount of time usually end in divorce, whether the split is contentious or peaceful. Family laws in Virginia are complex and confusing. The combination of those complexities only adds to the frustration and loneliness that...
If you and your spouse signed a prenuptial (or premarital) agreement during your engagement, then you have likely known since your marriage what the general outcome of a divorce could be. Part of what makes a prenuptial agreement valuable is the ability to create...
