When you file your divorce petition, the judge overseeing your case will conduct property division proceedings at some point unless you negotiate an agreement outside the courtroom. Virginia, along with all but nine other states, is an equitable property state. This...
The Social Security Administration reports that 96% of workers throughout Virginia and the rest of the United States have Social Security coverage. People who are eligible to receive Social Security benefits when they retire should know how the process works. For...
Family law attorneys in Virginia and around the country generally seek to nurture a spirit of compromise and cooperation during divorce negotiations before broaching possibly contentious issues like spousal support. Spouses who are expected to pay alimony often...
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....
Divorce is tough. But it can be significantly harder when children are involved. Not only are the usual issues present – dividing assets, sorting out finances – but there’s also custody and the children’s welfare to consider. When deciding on a custody arrangement...
For much of the 20th century, courts in Virginia and other states almost universally sided with mothers when making custody decisions. But during the past 30 years or so, shared parenting, or joint custody has gained more acceptance. Child custody itself can be broken...
When couples in Virginia who are getting a divorce own a business, they will have to decide whether they want to keep it or sell it. Some couples decide that they will keep running the business. However, this is unusual since most estranged couples are not able to set...
Divorced or separated parents in Virginia may claim their children as dependents when filing taxes. However, they should be aware that if more than one taxpayer claims a kid as a dependent, the Internal Revenue Service will have to take a second look at the returns....
Some people view prenuptial agreements as planning for a marriage to fail. That is not true. A prenuptial agreement gives you and your partner the opportunity to plan for the future. While it may not sound particularly romantic, it can help get your marriage off on...
Virginia business owners who are getting married might wonder how they can ensure that the company does not become a point of contention if there is a divorce. With a prenuptial agreement, the couple can establish that the business is separate property, and it will...
