Divorce can be an emotionally charged and complex process, and in Virginia, it’s easy to run into unexpected delays that prolong finalizing the separation. While many couples expect a smooth transition, legal hurdles, scheduling conflicts and procedural setbacks can...
If you’re going through a divorce, keep a close eye on any financial accounts that you own jointly with your spouse. The money in these accounts likely qualifies as a marital asset, meaning that you have a right to it, and it needs to be split between both of you....
Divorce can be a difficult and messy process regardless of a family's circumstances. Still, there are certain scenarios that have a strong association with more difficult and complex divorces. Divorces that involve a military service member are often more challenging...
Divorce is often an emotionally taxing experience. It can involve complex decisions and significant life changes. For many, the thought of traditional litigation adds to the stress. Yet, there is an alternative that might be less daunting: divorce mediation. This...
For many years, you and your spouse essentially had two relationships. On one hand, you were a married couple. On the other, you were joint business owners, working together to run the family business. But now you’re getting divorced, and you’ve been looking into your...
Every custody order contains unique terms. For example, the breakdown of parenting time typically reflects the unique schedules of the different family members. The parents trying to divide their responsibilities or the judge hearing a litigated case may invest...
Your spouse has always been opposed to divorce. Perhaps there are religious or cultural reasons. Maybe it’s just a personal standpoint that they hold, as they know they do not want to end the marriage. Even so, you’ve decided that getting divorced is the only real...
Going through a divorce means having to divide everything that was amassed during the marriage. This typically includes major assets, such as the home and investment accounts. Some people are shocked to learn that their retirement accounts are also subject to division...
We have recently discussed how people will sometimes try to hide assets during a divorce. For instance, your spouse may give assets to a family member with the understanding that that person will give the assets back after the divorce. It’s important to know how to...
Sharing custody can be one of the hardest things to get right after a divorce. Often, the demise of the marriage has left such bitterness and hurt that even seeing each other can be difficult. Nevertheless, as parents who share children, you’ll need to find a way to...
