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...
As virtual court hearings have become more common, it’s important for individuals going through divorce to be prepared for online proceedings. While the setting may be different from a traditional courtroom, the expectations remain the same. Just as you would not...
After divorce in Virginia, the courts may issue child support orders to ensure that financial responsibilities for a child are clearly defined and enforced. These orders are designed to make sure the child's needs are adequately met. However, circumstances can change,...
Many parents make the happiness and well-being of their children their top priorities. Married couples tend to sacrifice for their children. In fact, those in miserable marriages sometimes try to make their relationships work specifically because they worry about the...
If you are a cat owner, one of the biggest worries you may have about your divorce is whether or not you will get to keep it. While people often claim that cats choose their humans, rather than the other way around, your cat is not going to be able to make their...
Divorce is a difficult process from start to finish and can leave a family in a state of turmoil. The stress alone often affects every member of the family, and the chaos that comes with divorce proceedings is even more pronounced for families with a child who has...
