If you are planning to file for divorce in Virginia, you may wonder whether or not you should cite fault against your spouse. Below are some things to consider. What are the grounds for a Virginia fault divorce? If you are able to prove that your spouse committed...
Divorce
What documents will you need for your divorce?
If you are heading into divorce proceedings, then it’s important to be as prepared as possible. The more prepared you are, the more likely you are to obtain agreeable settlements. Something that you will need to have is all of the relevant paperwork gathered. There...
Addressing college costs and FAFSA issues in divorce mediation
Both financial matters and custody issues can cause conflict during a divorce. In some families, it becomes impossible for the spouses to work together. They litigate disagreements in family court. A judge interprets state law after learning about the family's...
What are the options for your house in a divorce?
Divorcing will require splitting the assets you own together. If you own your own home, it may well be the most valuable of all your assets to consider. Hence, many people get fixated on keeping it. While a house may have sentimental and practical value, you mustn’t...
Steps to take before you take your kids on vacation
Whether you are planning to take a few weeks to rest in the Hamptons or on the Amalfi coast, divorced parents often wonder if they can bring their children with them on vacation without the consent of the other parent. Many parents who share custody of their children...
When business owners get divorced, do they have to sell?
In many cases when people get divorced, they have to divide the assets that they own. If some of these assets are not financial in nature, they may have to be sold. This allows the couple to split up the money that they earn. A family business is one example of this...
Divorce mediation with an uncooperative spouse
Couples who want an efficient and fair divorce often seek mediation. Mediation is a collaborative process that seeks to reduce conflicts and costs by introducing a neutral, third party. The mediator is meant to keep couples focused on important divorce matters, such...
How mediation can help to protect your mental health during divorce
Divorce can negatively impact people in a variety of ways. It can have a damaging impact on finances since both spouses need to split their resources up and the cost of divorce can be surprisingly expensive. The more time people spend in court, the more they are going...
Who keeps the pets in a Virginia divorce? Is there visitation?
Many people feel their pets are family. We can’t imagine a life without them. Whether it’s a dog, cat or parrot, you may have a long history with the pet. Your children may have grown up with the pet. So what happens to pets in a divorce? It depends on where you live....
What does it mean to commingle separate and marital property?
Separate property is everything you acquired before you married your spouse, but it also includes assets you received during the marriage by inheritance, survivorship or gift. Marital property is everything you and your spouse earned and acquired during the marriage....