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 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...
A legal custody dispute with a co-parent is an incredibly challenging and emotional court case. In many cases, parents will present as competing against each other as opposed to presenting the actual factors that a judge must consider when deterring the best interest...
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...
When parents divorce, their need for a third-party caregiver for their children typically increases significantly. If the two of you are going to live near each other, it’s probably best for your child if you can agree to have the same caregiver. If you already depend...
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...
Virginia courts aim to divide marital property equitably – or fairly – and that doesn’t always mean an even split in a divorce. There is a real possibility of getting a little bit more or less than your spouse. Understanding how property is classified is necessary to...
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...
Sometimes, child support orders issued by a judge may no longer serve the children's best interests. Circumstances may change, putting the safety and well-being of the children at risk. Fortunately, the law is alive to such unexpected changes, and court-issued child...
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...
