When parents in Virginia determine that they can no longer live together, it's often children who are affected most. Fortunately, there are some steps that parents who are still able to remain civil toward one another can take to protect their kids and make the...
Many Virginia residents know someone, either a relative or friend, who has been completely blind-sided by a divorce. He or she was living a regular, happy life when the other spouse came home one day and declared the marriage was over and there was no possible means...
When couples in Virginia divorce, finances are often a top concern. This is particularly true if either spouse owns a business or the couple owns a business together. This is because businesses are often a significant asset and, in many cases, a primary source of...
When you file your divorce petition, the judge overseeing your case will conduct property division proceedings at some point unless you negotiate an agreement outside the courtroom. Virginia, along with all but nine other states, is an equitable property state. This...
The Social Security Administration reports that 96% of workers throughout Virginia and the rest of the United States have Social Security coverage. People who are eligible to receive Social Security benefits when they retire should know how the process works. For...
Family law attorneys in Virginia and around the country generally seek to nurture a spirit of compromise and cooperation during divorce negotiations before broaching possibly contentious issues like spousal support. Spouses who are expected to pay alimony often...
When couples in Virginia who are getting a divorce own a business, they will have to decide whether they want to keep it or sell it. Some couples decide that they will keep running the business. However, this is unusual since most estranged couples are not able to set...
Divorced or separated parents in Virginia may claim their children as dependents when filing taxes. However, they should be aware that if more than one taxpayer claims a kid as a dependent, the Internal Revenue Service will have to take a second look at the returns....
About half of all first marriages end in divorce, and the odds only get worse the more times someone gets married. For divorcing couples in Virginia, financial times can often get rough after separation. That's why it's a good idea for each party to carefully consider...
Though the state of Virginia does not require alimony or spousal support as part of your divorce settlement, a judge may order you to pay support to your ex. If you are in the middle of your divorce proceedings, you may not mind agreeing to payments to speed up your...
