Decisions regarding living arrangements are usually among the first ones spouses make after the initial divorce conversation. They have to decide how they will live before the divorce is finalized. Buying a home is one of the choices people consider when going through...
Whether a couple who’s ending their marriage has considerable, valuable assets to divide or relatively few things, the property distribution portion of divorce can be contentious and emotional. One of the key things to determine first is which assets are considered...
Financial dishonesty within a relationship is often referred to as a form of infidelity. It could mean that your spouse is being deceitful about their spending habits or that they are directly lying to you. This can create significant trust issues within a...
When you get ready for an upcoming divorce hearing, a postponement is likely the last thing you want. These delays, legally called a “continuance,” can happen for a number of reasons. Whether your local court in Virginia experiencing backlogs or your divorce case is...
For many professionals in Northern Virginia, divorce is about more than just property or parenting plans. Federal employees, military officers and defense contractors hold high-level security clearances. As a result, personal life changes can affect government...
Divorce is rarely something people plan for, even when the signs have been there for a long time. It often arrives at a moment when emotions are already stretched far beyond "thin," and decisions can feel even heavier than usual. Yet not every divorce has to be...
Dividing marital property is often one of the most challenging parts of the divorce process. Assets that once supported a shared life must now be separated fairly, which can feel overwhelming without a clear understanding of how the process works. Marital property...
With the holidays and 2025 now in our rearview mirrors, some spouses may decide that now’s the time to make some big life changes. If this is your reality in 2026, learn more about what you will need to do below. Why is now the time? Nothing says “new beginnings” like...
If you are going to file for divorce in Virginia, you will typically file the paperwork and then serve the divorce petition to your spouse. In Virginia, this is known as a Complaint for Divorce. Once your spouse receives it, they can review the paperwork and then have...
People use social media on a regular basis to keep up with family and friends and pursue their interests. However, there are times when it may not be appropriate, such as, if you’re going through a divorce. Going through a divorce doesn’t necessarily mean that you...
