Many Virginia residents know someone, either a relative or friend, who has been completely blind-sided by a divorce. He or she was living a regular, happy life when the other spouse came home one day and declared the marriage was over and there was no possible means...
In Virginia and throughout the country, parents may be awarded either physical custody or legal custody to their children. In some cases, they will receive both types of custody. Legal custody gives a parent the right to make important decisions related to a son or...
When couples in Virginia divorce, finances are often a top concern. This is particularly true if either spouse owns a business or the couple owns a business together. This is because businesses are often a significant asset and, in many cases, a primary source of...
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...
