No one wants their divorce to drag on forever. It can bog you down and prevent you from moving on with your life. However, it is important to understand that it takes time to settle a divorce, and it is best not to rush the process. Still, it helps to be aware of the...
Divorce
What you need to know about social media before you divorce
Social media is where many people turn when they have intense and unpleasant emotions. They have friends who can support them or may at least feel better when they have an opportunity to vent in a semi-public space. Especially in scenarios involving misconduct, like a...
How can I make divorce easier on my children?
Divorce is a complex and emotional process for everyone involved, but it can be incredibly challenging for children. Children may experience feelings of loss, anxiety, and insecurity as they adjust to their new family dynamic. However, there are several ways that...
More on housing options after a divorce filing
Divorce literally hits you where you live. When one of the partners files for divorce, it calls all sorts of things into question – including where each of you will live. In a recent post, we discussed factors that affect what to do with a house after a divorce. These...
How to prepare for a divorce mediation or court case
If you and your spouse are going through a divorce, you may consider mediation or going to court. This will depend on whether you can agree on major issues, such as property division, child custody, child and spousal support, parental plan or even the dissolution of...
What about the house when getting divorced? Two important factors to consider
What do people do about the house when getting divorced? Even if you understand the theoretical concept of equitable property distribution, many factor can affect how that applies to the marital house. For example, if one spouse keeps the house, the other will...
3 ways to cope with life after divorce
Divorce involves complicated processes that can enhance the pain of separating from a spouse. Due to this, you or the other party can make regrettable and prejudicial decisions. Thus, it will be best to have a plan moving forward. However, despite employing a sensible...
What leads to divorce around the holidays?
The end of the year is just one festival after the next. Maybe, you and your spouse spent the year making big plans to bring the entire family together under one roof. Or, maybe you and your spouse are planning the holidays traveling between each family or taking a...
Can you be charged with adultery if you date during your separation?
Getting a divorce in Virginia can be a lengthy and frustrating process. You need your situation to meet one of the fault-based standards for divorce or separate from your spouse for a full year (or at least 6 months if certain conditions are met) to pursue a no-fault...
Making your divorce more efficient
You and your spouse put everything into the marriage, but it’s just not meant to be. The time for divorce has arrived and you are eager to get on with it. Ideally, you want the divorce to be as painless as possible. However, there are many things to sort out, such as...