Traditionally, many people think of spousal support as money that is paid from a husband to his former wife after their divorce. They are a bit shocked to consider reversing those genders. However, perhaps you are a father who stays home with the children and takes...
Divorce comes with a ton of challenges. Remember, this is a huge decision that is bound to change the course of your life forever, to say the least. There are a number of things a divorcing couple may be able to work out and resolve peacefully. And there are many...
Virginia is home to some of the best private schools in the country, and many parents sacrifice a lot to make sure that their children have a spot in one of the best What happens to your educational aspirations for your child, however, once you and your spouse split...
The division of retirement accounts is usually one of the most significant aspects of property division in divorce. Traditional retirement plans offered by private employers are typically divided between spouses using a qualified domestic relations order (QDRO) issued...
You generally know what is happening with your money and your spouse’s money, as you have for the length of your marriage. You don’t handle all of the bookkeeping yourself, but you have a good sense of what things look like. You’ve now filed for divorce, though, and...
Typically, alimony (also known as “spousal support”) is paid monthly over a period of time. Generally, the purpose of alimony is to help the spouse with less income or a lower earning capacity maintain a standard of living that is comparable to that of the marriage,...
In most high-asset divorces, the division of the marital assets (and debts) is second in importance only to the custody arrangements for any minor children that the couple share. It is certainly true that the more assets a couple shares, the more challenging it will...
Most people in Fairfax and Leesburg have a lot of wealth tied up in their retirement plans. Some in the area may have a 401(k) plan through their private employers, while public employees and others may be entitled to a retirement pension after so many years of...
Property division in divorce can be the most stressful and complicated portion of the entire process. Splitting up the assets of between two people includes bank accounts, retirement assets, and expensive property like homes, cars, and boats. These assets are...
Regardless of how close or far away retirement might be for a Virginia couple, divorce could make a significant dent in their retirement savings. Further complicating matters may be the fact that it can be difficult to set aside emotions during divorce negotiations....
