Your marriage is unhappy, so you decide to divorce in order to live a better life. You will get that brighter future eventually, yet it is unlikely to be instantaneous. Divorce can be somewhat of a rollercoaster, and you will experience a wide range of emotions along...
Picture this: You and your partner in Virginia are in another big verbal blow-up about some topic you have wrangled about many times in the past. You get totally fed up with the whole heated situation, and you shout out, “I’ll divorce you!” People say all kinds of...
When you get divorced in Virginia, you will have to split your marital property with your spouse, including retirement assets accumulated during your marriage. Unless you have a prenuptial agreement that designates specific assets as your separate property, you will...
Going through a divorce can be quite difficult. It is not unusual for feelings of guilt, anger, sadness and loneliness to fly around. While these emotions are common and should be expected, these emotions can potentially leave lasting effects on your life. Given the...
Vaccination has been a common issue in divorce courts since long before the current pandemic arose. Typically, disputes take the form of one parent wanting their children to be vaccinated while the other doesn’t. However, a new type of vaccine-related conflict is...
Going to court can be a nerve-wracking experience. People may buy entirely new outfits or practice their statements repeatedly to improve their confidence. Thankfully, you may not have to go into a courtroom, especially if you try to resolve your issues via mediation....
For many people, military service is a stepping stone to specific benefits like assistance paying for college or the development of job skills. However, other people view the military as a career. Their parents may have served before them, or they may simply want the...
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,...
Going through a military divorce is a bit more complex than your average civilian divorce. There are specific benefits and amenities that you may want to be able to keep, but that’s hard depending on how long you’ve been married and if you can manage to stay married...
You often hear people talk about losing all of their wealth in a divorce. They worry about being broke and even about being forced to declare bankruptcy. Are they just being hyperbolic? Are they exaggerating to make a point about how they feel they’ll lose significant...
