For many years, you and your spouse essentially had two relationships. On one hand, you were a married couple. On the other, you were joint business owners, working together to run the family business. But now you’re getting divorced, and you’ve been looking into your...
Your spouse has always been opposed to divorce. Perhaps there are religious or cultural reasons. Maybe it’s just a personal standpoint that they hold, as they know they do not want to end the marriage. Even so, you’ve decided that getting divorced is the only real...
Going through a divorce means having to divide everything that was amassed during the marriage. This typically includes major assets, such as the home and investment accounts. Some people are shocked to learn that their retirement accounts are also subject to division...
As you go through a divorce, you expect to keep the inheritance you received from a parent or other relative. It was clearly a gift given just to you. You know that they would want you to keep it so that the money stays in the family. However, you received that...
When facing a divorce, your immediate concerns likely revolve around finances, custody and living arrangements. These are crucial issues, but there are other impacts you may not be prepared for. Understanding them can help you get through the process more smoothly....
People preparing for divorce often have many personal and practical issues to address. They have to divide their property and their parenting time. They also have to address any companion animals that they have raised with their spouses. Pets, including dogs and cats,...
Going through a divorce is undoubtedly one of life's most challenging hurdles. It is natural to feel a range of emotions -- some of them uncomfortably negative or centered on anger. The desire to dress your spouse down can be powerful, but it is essential to resist...
Your spouse is in the military, so they have a very demanding job. You’ve often had to move, perhaps across the country or even to different parts of the world. You’ve also had to spend time apart when your spouse was engaged in mandatory military activities or...
If you and your spouse own a business together, then divorce will complicate things. While some couples can carry on working together once they end their marriage, many cannot. If that is the situation in your case, then you might end up arguing about who gets to keep...
Debt is a significant concern for many divorcing couples in Virginia. Most people worry about how they will divide debt during divorce, whether they will still be responsible for their ex’s debts after the divorce is settled and the potential impact on their credit...
