The division of retirement accounts is usually one of the most significant aspects of property division in divorce. Traditional retirement plans offered by private employers are typically divided between spouses using a qualified domestic relations order (QDRO) issued...
Month: July 2021
When it comes to prenups, timing matters
People often understand that a prenuptial agreement is a binding legal contract that must be properly drafted and completed. You and your future spouse can’t just shake hands or write up an agreement on your own and expect it to stand up to a challenge in the case of...
Is money disappearing while you prepare for divorce?
If you’re one of many Virginia spouses who have recently decided to make a major life change, you no doubt have a lot on your mind, which may include financial issues. If the life change you’re planning involves filing for divorce, and especially if you have children,...
Is your spouse lying about their debts during your divorce?
You generally know what is happening with your money and your spouse’s money, as you have for the length of your marriage. You don’t handle all of the bookkeeping yourself, but you have a good sense of what things look like. You’ve now filed for divorce, though, and...