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...
Prenuptial agreements can be challenging for couples. Some may feel like it is a plan for the marriage to fail. For someone who had already experienced the financial and emotional stress of divorce, this feeling can be especially acute. However, a prenup can support a...
Social media has gone from a passing interest to a mainstay in modern communication. Rather than trying to text (or mail) pictures and updates about your life and your family, you can make a quick post on social media and know that most of your social circle can see...
Many parents have had to make important decisions regarding their children's health and education during the COVID pandemic. Attending school remotely can protect your child's health, but will it result in reduced academic performance? While COVID vaccinations have...
Your marriage is unhappy, so you decide to divorce in order to live a better life. You will get that brighter future eventually, yet it is unlikely to be instantaneous. Divorce can be somewhat of a rollercoaster, and you will experience a wide range of emotions along...
Picture this: You and your partner in Virginia are in another big verbal blow-up about some topic you have wrangled about many times in the past. You get totally fed up with the whole heated situation, and you shout out, “I’ll divorce you!” People say all kinds of...
When you get divorced in Virginia, you will have to split your marital property with your spouse, including retirement assets accumulated during your marriage. Unless you have a prenuptial agreement that designates specific assets as your separate property, you will...
The court generally requires parents who are getting a divorce to put together a parenting plan. Ideally, this plan sets out the structure for parenting post-divorce. It should answer questions about how much time the child spends with each parent and how medical and...
Going through a divorce can be quite difficult. It is not unusual for feelings of guilt, anger, sadness and loneliness to fly around. While these emotions are common and should be expected, these emotions can potentially leave lasting effects on your life. Given the...
