The excitement of planning a wedding can be all-consuming. There are guests to invite and a ceremony and festivities to plan. During such an exciting time, the last thing anyone wants to think about is signing a prenuptial or premarital agreement (colloquially called...
Divorce is a significant life event that can result in many changes and can compel many challenging decisions, including what to do with the family home. Whether to sell or keep the family house can weigh heavily on you because of the sentimental and financial value...
Property division during divorce can become extremely complicated, especially in high-asset divorces. Having to litigate those issues is often contentious; being able to resolve these issues through alternative dispute resolution is often less so. There are a few...
If you’re like most federal employees, you have a retirement plan called a Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). Just as private employer retirement plans have to be divided in a divorce, so do TSPs. However, they have their own unique type of court order. It’s called a...
Divorce impacts every aspect of life. From child custody to child support and spousal support payments, there is so much to take care of during the divorce. One of the major issues you will need to hash out is the division of the marital property according to...
When you're getting divorced, or even if your marriage is strained and you are only considering getting divorce, one thing you want to monitor is how your spouse is maintaining your financial assets. Some spouses will hide assets. Though the separation and divorce...
If you are considering a prenuptial agreement, it is important to be aware of some common mistakes or issues that could affect the validity and enforceability of the agreement. In Virginia, the relevant Code provisions can be found at Virginia Code Sections 20-151 et...
Perhaps you are a family physician who has opened their own practice. Maybe you are an accountant and you started your own firm. Your successful professional practice allows you to monetize your education and skills. It also provides your whole family with financial...
As someone who has a medical license, doctors are trusted by many. They spend long hours at the hospital or clinic, which can often put a strain on marriages and relationships leading to feelings of resentment, loneliness, or boredom. Unfortunately, divorce amongst...
If you own and operate a successful Virginia services business, a divorce will include it in the marital asset division. Chances are that you're wondering if you can keep the practice or if you should sell it. The practice value is an asset When listing your practice,...
