If you are going to file for divorce in Virginia, you will typically file the paperwork and then serve the divorce petition to your spouse. In Virginia, this is known as a Complaint for Divorce. Once your spouse receives it, they can review the paperwork and then have...
Spouses with investments often face major financial complications during divorce proceedings. The larger and more complex the marital estate is, the more difficult it may be to reach an agreement about the equitable distribution of marital property. Certain types of...
If you or your child is going through a notable change in your circumstances, it is possible to request the court for a modification of your custody order. Through this update, you and your family can adapt to your new situation with ease and better flexibility. In...
Travel is a common way to bond with children and make lifelong memories. Families frequently plan trips to national parks, natural wonders and exciting destinations, such as amusement parks. Those trips may take them out of the state or even to another country....
People use social media on a regular basis to keep up with family and friends and pursue their interests. However, there are times when it may not be appropriate, such as, if you’re going through a divorce. Going through a divorce doesn’t necessarily mean that you...
If you look back over roughly the last three decades, there is a very interesting divorce trend. For those who are at least 65 years old, the divorce rate has tripled. These cases are also referred to as gray divorces. And it is not just the elderly who are seeing an...
Vacations are often seen as opportunities for couples to relax, reconnect and escape the daily grind. While traveling together can create lasting memories, it can also reveal cracks in a marriage that may have gone unnoticed at home. In some cases, the stress of...
The property division process is one of the most complicated aspects of going through a divorce. Virginia uses a system called equitable distribution, which means that there’s not always an exact split between the two parties. Instead, property is divided based on...
Adjusting to shared custody means accepting a number of complicated changes. Parents have to learn to give up time with their children when they are used to being together constantly. They may need to increase their income because they need to maintain an independent...
Your child is going back to school this fall, but they are also going to be switching schools. Maybe they recently completed elementary or middle school, so they are moving up to the next level. You need to enroll them in a new school so that they can continue their...
