Ending a marriage can be emotionally difficult for spouses in Virginia and around the country even if they have been thinking about divorcing for some time. Dealing with legal papers, poring over financial documents and making an inventory of marital assets often takes a heavy toll, and it is not unusual for divorcing spouses to turn to drugs, alcohol or other forms of release. However, there are steps they can take to reduce the strain and get through the process with their psyches intact.
Is your ex in contempt of your divorce order?
When you go through a divorce, you can expect big changes in your life. Maybe this is your goal, or maybe divorce was never what you wanted. Unfortunately, there is often little you can do to stop the process if your spouse is determined to end the marriage.
Modifying child support orders in Virginia
Family law judges in Virginia follow a set of strict guidelines when determining how much child support a noncustodial parent should pay, but their decisions may be revisited and child support orders modified when the situation of one or both of the parents changes significantly. Child support modifications are often ordered when health care premiums or the incomes of either the custodial or noncustodial parent increase or decrease by 25% or more.
