When co-parenting after divorce, you can expect to disagree with your ex-spouse every now and again. While there’s no way to completely avoid disputes, there’s nothing wrong with attempting to do so. Here are three things you can do to help avoid disputes before they...
When the Virginia family courts reach a determination regarding custody in your divorce, they expect your family to adhere to the court order they issue. Some people feel trapped or unhappy about the lack of flexibility they experience after a custody order. Others...
For most couples going through a divorce, the question about child custody isn't whether they will share it but how they will do so. In the vast majority of cases, the courts recognize that having both parents involved benefits the children. However, there are...
Prenuptial agreements usually serve two primary purposes. The first is to create expectations for the marriage. The second is to delineate how the couple intends to split up their shared assets or what possessions they wish to designate as separate property in the...
Divorce can get confusing enough on its own. The last thing you need is a myth getting in the way and skewing your perception of the process. Unfortunately, people do buy into these myths all the time, and they can lead to some serious mistakes. Here are a few myths...
Divorce can be an unpleasant affair for both parties. There is a lot of emotion at play. You are probably not at your best in the midst of a divorce, however much you try to kid yourself by putting on “All the Single Ladies,” or its male equivalent. Add the worry and...
If you are getting divorced in Virginia, you may have heard that property gets divided fairly, by what’s known legally as “equitable division.” “Wonderful,” you say, “It is only fair that I get the house.” Sadly, it’s not you that get to decide what is and is not...
As a result of your divorce, the court may require you to make child support payments until your children reach the age of 18. Despite the impact on your finances, you realize that it’s necessary so that you can provide your children with everything they need to...
When you decide you want to get divorced, what you want is a clean break. You want to sign the paperwork and move on with your own lives. You want to put this stage in your life behind you. However, that’s rarely how it happens. For one thing, divorce itself can take...
Couples in Virginia might be more likely to have a prenuptial agreement than in the past. A survey by the American Association of Matrimonial Lawyers found that almost two-thirds of attorneys reported a rise in prenuptial agreements. There are several reason that...
